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Stunning Pictures Of Powerful Engines
Next time your car breaks down and you lift open the hood, take a minute to appreciate the beauty of your engine. Not so beautiful? Check out these amazing pieces of machinery and to see them in action, head over too see more amazing GIFs from GE's factory floor.
The 60 Most Beautiful Cinemagraph GIFs
Like a refined animated GIF, a Cinemagraph is an image in which a small and repeated animation occurs. The Internet has taken a particular liking to these beautiful images--which straddle the line between a still and a video--and here are some of the best. Inspired by their uniqueness, GE took to one of their jet engine facilities to create a series of their own. See them here.
Can You Guess How It's Made?
Everything isn't as automated as you think. Even today, most products have quite a bit of human handling involved. See if you can guess the everyday objects these machines are making. Manufacturing is pretty amazing; if you want to see more from the factory floor, check out these beautiful GIFs from GE.
10 Beautiful GIFs From The Floor Of A GE Factory
When photographer and Wisconsin native Adam Senatori won GE's "Be the Next Instagrapher" contest by sharing his breathtaking shot of an Iowan wind farm, GE flew him out to their jet engine facility in Wales, where he created these amazing cinemagraph-style GIFs.
Amazing Aerial View Of Huge Industrial Factories
Big things are manufactured in even bigger factories! GE has facilities that manufacture everything from gas turbines to locomotives, and we get the opportunity to peer inside these massive industrial buildings with GE's awesome helicopter-cam.
The 7 Wonders Of The World On Minecraft
You may not be able to see all 7 wonders of the world now, but one place you can see them is on Minecraft! Join the GE show in their newest episode to learn all the ins and outs to manufacturing. Check out their Minecraft creation for the Edison Memorial Tower here.
The Top 11 Super Structures Built On Minecraft
If you can imagine it, you can build it on Minecraft. In the newest episode of the GE Show, GE shares its insights into manufacturing from large to small areas of the industrial world. Check out their Minecraft creation for the Edison Memorial Tower here, and feast your eyes on the best super structures built on Minecraft.
The Top 11 Famous Landmarks Built On Minecraft
We've collected some of the best Minecraft creations of famous landmarks around the world for you. Minecraft is a highly addictive game that puts your imagination to the test. GE has that same spirit of creativity, and in their latest episode of the GE show, they explore the tiny and large facets of manufacturing. Check out their Minecraft creation for the Edison Memorial Tower here.
What's The Craziest Kind Of Airplane You Can Imagine?
If you could design any kind of airplane what would it look like? The folks at GE are asking you for your ideas. Comment on their Facebook page, and they might print your creation with their MakerBot. Here are some ideas already taking flight.
If Little Kids Designed Airplanes
Little kids can think up some crazy ideas! With the imagination of 15 kids and the knowledge of 2 GE aviation experts, GE shows us what the future of flying might look like.
The Worldʼs Oldest Airports
In 1909, the first airport in the world was established in College Park, Maryland. Take a look at the world's oldest operating airports, and visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
Airports With Interesting Geometry
If you think airports look cool from the ground up, take an aerial look from the sky! Visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
The Worldʼs Most Urban Airports
Because airports take up a lot of space, they're usually built outside of the city, but these airports are in the heart of it all! Visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
The World's Most Remote Airports
With thousands of airplanes in the sky at any given time, air traffic can get a little congested. Here are some of the world's most remote airports. Lucky for you, if you fly at any of these airports, you're sure to have a clear landing. Visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
Airports On Small Islands
The next time you think your airport is tiny, take a look at these airports on small islands. Imagine how big you'd feel from above! Visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
The Worldʼs Busiest Airports
The skies are busy with over thousands of airplanes flying at any given moment, and so are the airports stationing all the planes. For the following airports, make sure you leave with plenty of time! Visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
The Most Scenic Landings
Some of the best moments after a long plane ride are when you look out the window right before landing. Look in awe at some of the most scenic airport landings, and visit the GE Show to explore an interactive map displaying a bird's eye view of the world's most interesting airports.
Old Fashion Fun Meets Futuristic Technology
One of your favorite childhood memories has gone solar. If you were lucky enough to head to SXSW 2011, you probably got at look at GE’s amazing solar powered merry-go-round―Carousolar. Check out their cool interactive video that let’s you control the carousel’s motion as you drag the sun icon from day to night. This is one bright idea!
Recreating The Mighty Sun
The sun is a fiery, hot ball of gas that gives us heat, food, light and the air we breathe. Using the basic scientific make-up of the sun, GE recreated their own miniature sun, and captured it on 24 HD cameras. The results were astounding. Check it out here!
Top 10 Coolest Uses Of Solar Panels
You already know all the common uses for solar power, but these days people have started using solar panels in some crazy, creative ways. Who knew solar panels could look so cool? Check out some of the most amazing and innovative uses here!