AM in Turbomachinery: Deep dive in Applications, Materials, Production & Qualification

In this episode of the Additive Snack Podcast, host Fabian Alefeld delves into the technically demanding world of gas turbines with Dr. Ilya Fedorov, an R&D project manager at Siemens Energy. The discussion covers the transformative impact of additive manufacturing on turbo machinery, touching on innovations in combustion systems, turbine blades, and repair processes. Dr. Fedorov explains how Siemens Energy harnesses additive manufacturing to improve performance, strengthen supply chains, and embrace green fuels like hydrogen. The episode also explores the rigorous qualification processes for additive components, the development of new materials, and the potential future advancements in the sector. Long-Term Lifetime Validation of Hot Turbine Guide Vanes Manufactured by Laser Powder Bed Fusion | J. Eng. Gas Turbines Power | ASME Digital Collection 00:00 Introduction to Additive Manufacturing in Gas Turbines 01:47 Ilya Fedorov's Journey into Additive Manufacturing 05:00 The Light Bulb Moment: Realizing Additive's Potential 09:49 Siemens Energy's Additive Manufacturing Strategy 15:03 Challenges and Innovations in Gas Turbine Environments 19:25 Additive Manufacturing Applications in Gas Turbines 25:11 Repair and Longevity of Gas Turbine Components 36:52 Qualification and Testing of Additive Components 44:57 Materials and Process Development in Additive Manufacturing 49:39 Future Directions and Challenges in Additive Manufacturing 59:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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AM in Turbomachinery: Deep dive in Applications, Materials, Production & Qualification is an episode from Additive Snack by Fabian Alefeld.

This episode is 61:03 long.

This episode was published on Dec 9, 2025.

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