General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE), a part of General Electric Co, uses automated infrared technology to cut costs and improve performance. GEAE uses infrared thermal imaging for non-destructive testing of jet parts. A new infrared system, developed by the US Air Force, will reduce costs associated with maintaining engines that are already in service. GEAE originally contracted with the Air Force in 1980 to develop an infrared system to perform blade inspections. GEAE installed the first infrared inspection module (IRIM) in 1982 on the production floor of the company's plant in Madisonville, KY. Several IRIM systems are now in place, and GEAE continues to develop software enhancements. For example, pattern recognition capabilities based on artificial intelligence technologies are being considered., Infrared Imaging Systems Automate Aircraft Engine Inspection At General Electric General Electric Aircraft Engines (GEAE), a component of the General Electric Co., has been developing uses of infrared thermal imaging [...]