Colibrium Additive
Provides industrial-scale metal additive manufacturing systems (LPBF, EB-PBF, Binder Jet), powders, and engineering services, enabling production of complex aerospace and defense components with reduced lead times and material waste.
- CEO / Founder
- Alexander Schmitz
- Team Size
- 201-500
- Stage
- Subsidiary
- Total Funding
- $31M
- Latest Round
- Strategic Investment
- Key Investors
- Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR)
Technology & Products
Key Products
M Line series (LPBF); M2 Series 5 (LPBF); EB-PBF printers; Binder Jet Line; Metal powders (AP&C); AddWorks engineering services
Technological Advantage
Proprietary multi-laser LPBF technology (M Line) achieves high build rates and part density, validated in aerospace production; integrated powder supply from AP&C ensures material consistency; process qualification expertise (e.g., NAVAIR MPC development) creates a defensible service moat embedded in certified specifications.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces aerospace bracket production lead time from months to days and cuts material waste by up to 90% compared to traditional machining, enabling on-demand spare parts and complex geometries unachievable with conventional methods.
How They Differentiate
Offers a broader metal AM technology portfolio (LPBF, EB-PBF, Binder Jet) than EOS (primarily LPBF) and SLM Solutions (LPBF), with integrated powder production and defense qualification services; M Line multi-laser systems provide higher productivity than standard single-laser machines.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace OEMs, defense contractors, energy companies, and advanced manufacturers requiring serial production of metal parts.
Industry Verticals
Aerospace; Defense; Energy; Medical; Automotive
Competitors
EOS; SLM Solutions; Velo3D
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Maintains a stable position as a top 5 metal AM company globally; expanded advanced manufacturing capacity in Butler County in 2025.
Major Milestones
2016: Founded as GE Additive; 2024: Rebranded to Colibrium Additive; 2026: Awarded $31M NAVAIR contract for metal AM qualification; 2025: Launched Spectra M and enhanced M Line printers
Notable Customers
U.S. Navy (NAVAIR); Hyliion; Sumitomo Electric; Mitsubishi (MTS)