Raven Space Systems Chooses Colorado for New Headquarters

The move is expected to create nearly 400 jobs.

An aerial shot of the Denver Suburb of Broomfield in Colorado.
An aerial shot of the Denver Suburb of Broomfield in Colorado.
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BROOMFIELD – Raven Space Systems, a 3D printing company specializing in aerospace-grade composites, has selected Broomfield, Colorado, for its headquarters and manufacturing facility.

In Colorado, Raven joins a thriving aerospace ecosystem, home to more than 2,000 aerospace companies and growing. Raven’s patented Microwave Assisted Deposition (MAD) 3D printing technology minimizes labor, tooling, and waste to rapidly manufacture aerospace-grade thermoset and ceramic composites by curing materials immediately after deposition. Applications include hypersonics, propulsion systems, reentry vehicles, satellites, aircraft, missiles, and rockets, among others.

Blake Herren, CEO of Raven, said, “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."

The company chose Colorado for the access to talent and proximity to aerospace customers and partners. Raven expects to create up to 392 net new jobs. Hiring is underway for engineers, technicians, managers, operators and executives.

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