3D-printing aerospace company chooses Broomfield for HQ
Raven Space Systems, a 3D-printing company that makes parts for the aerospace industry, picked Colorado for its new headquarters and manufacturing facility, the governor’s office announced Monday.
It’ll be based in Broomfield, the city located centrally between Boulder and Denver.
The company chose the location for its talent pool and nearness to other aerospace companies, the announcement said. Raven was also considering Kansas and Missouri for its expansion.
Raven is a startup with four employees currently headquartered in Kansas City, Mo. The headquarters and manufacturing facility is expected to bring 392 jobs to the state.
The Colorado Economic Development Commission approved more than $5.8 million in job growth tax incentives to Raven in March.
“We are excited to relocate to Colorado and become part of its robust aerospace manufacturing ecosystem. The support we’ve received has been incredible, and we believe Colorado is the ideal place to scale Raven and maximize our impact,” said Blake Herren, CEO of Raven, in a news release.
The company has patented Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) 3D printing technology to quickly produce aerospace thermoset and ceramic composites that hardens almost immediately after being turned into a solid that can be used for satellites, missiles, rockets, propulsion systems and more.
Typically, aerospace-grade composites are expensive and require a long time to prepare, the company said on its website, 3D printing can help speed up the production.
“Raven Space Systems’ decision to expand to Broomfield affirms Colorado’s position as a leader in advanced industries and next-generation space technology,” said Raymond Gonzales, Metro Denver EDC president. “With a world-class workforce, a thriving innovation ecosystem, and a spirit of public-private collaboration, our region continues to attract pioneering companies at the forefront of space exploration and development.”