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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Raven Space Systems Plans Broomfield, Colorado, Headquarters-Production Operations

08/12/2025
Raven Space Systems, a 3D printing company that specializes in aerospace-grade composites, plans to establish headquarters and manufacturing operations in Broomfield, Colorado. The project is expected to create 392 jobs.

“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, PhD, CEO of Raven.

To support the project the Colorado Economic Development Commission approved up to $5,852,666 in a performance-based Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit for the company over an eight-year period. These incentives are contingent upon Raven meeting net new job creation and salary requirements.

“Colorado is known for its leadership in aerospace and advanced manufacturing, and Raven Space Systems will advance both of these leading industries while creating good-paying jobs for Coloradans,” noted Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) Executive Director Eve Lieberman.

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.

“Raven Space Systems’ decision to expand to Broomfield affirms Colorado’s position as a leader in advanced industries and next-generation space technology,” added President of the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation, Raymond H. Gonzales. “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. This exciting expansion is the result of remarkable teamwork among the Metro Denver EDC, the Colorado Space Coalition, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and the City and County of Broomfield. Congratulations to our partners for helping bring this visionary project to life and for reinforcing Colorado’s role on the global stage as a hub for aerospace innovation.”

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