This past week marked a significant milestone for our HyperStream Solutions team as we met with our GE Aerospace liaison engineers in person for the first time. Connecting face-to-face allowed us to dive deep into discussions about evaluating our designs post-manufacturing and to explore various measurement technologies across campus to verify key parameters. This hands-on guidance has been invaluable, helping us refine our approach and understand the rigorous standards that come with a project of this caliber.

Adding to the excitement, we had the privilege of attending GE Aerospace’s Engine Roadshow, where a full-scale engine was on display. Seeing an actual engine up close was an incredible experience that broadened our understanding of the technology we’re working to support. The opportunity to study the engine’s complexity and ask questions directly of GE’s team provided insights that we’ll carry forward into our project.

For Prototype Inspection Day, we 3D printed a scaled model of our own design, which included the wind tunnel test section, the top plate, and the manifold. This prototype allowed us to visually present how we’ll be integrating different shaped orifices and angles to assess their impact on airflow. It also illustrated how we’ll capture and analyze bleed air conditions in our manifold, aligning with our objective to replicate real-world functionality as closely as possible.

The roadshow and our meeting with the engineers have given us the momentum we need to push our project forward with confidence. We’re excited to apply these insights as we continue refining our design toward a successful testing phase. Stay tuned for more updates from the HyperStream Solutions team!