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Colibrium Additive

HardwareCincinnati, USA & Lichtenfels, GermanyFounded 2016· One of 1684 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Colibrium Additive, a division of GE Aerospace, is a leader in metal additive manufacturing. It provides a portfolio of industrial metal 3D printers, including Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technologies from its Concept Laser and Arcam EBM brands. The company also offers specialized metal powders (AP&C) and expert engineering and consulting services (AddWorks).

CEO / Founder
Alexander Schmitz
Team Size
1001-5000
Stage
Active
Key Investors
GE Aerospace

Technology & Products

Key Products

["Concept Laser M2 Series 5","Concept Laser M Line","Concept Laser X Line 2000R","Arcam EBM Spectra H","Arcam EBM Spectra L","Arcam EBM Q10plus","AP&C Metal Powders (e.g., Titanium, Nickel alloys)","AddWorks Consulting Services"]

Technological Advantage

The integrated ecosystem of machines, software, materials (AP&C), and services (AddWorks) allows for a streamlined and reliable adoption of additive manufacturing for customers. The direct pipeline to the demanding requirements of the aerospace industry drives continuous innovation in reliability and quality.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Offers an integrated, end-to-end solution for metal additive manufacturing, combining advanced machinery, high-quality materials, and deep engineering expertise derived from its parent company, GE Aerospace, a major user of the technology.

How They Differentiate

Colibrium Additive differentiates itself by being part of a major industrial user (GE Aerospace), which informs its product development with real-world manufacturing challenges. It offers both major metal powder bed fusion technologies (laser and electron beam) and has a strong, vertically integrated materials supply through AP&C.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Companies in the aerospace, medical, automotive, and general industrial sectors requiring high-performance metal components.

Industry Verticals

["Aerospace/Defense","Medical","Automotive","Industrial"]

Competitors

EOS; SLM Solutions; Velo3D

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

1,000+ global employees across Concept Laser, Arcam EBM, and AP&C brands; Shipped 100,000th LEAP fuel nozzle in 2022; Rebranded to Colibrium Additive in 2024 as standalone GE Aerospace division

Major Milestones

["2016: GE acquires controlling stakes in Arcam (EBM) and Concept Laser (DMLM) to form GE Additive.","2017: Acquired AP&C, a leading metal powder supplier.","2022: Shipped the 100,000th additively manufactured fuel nozzle tip for the LEAP engine.","2023: Alexander Schmitz is appointed CEO.","2024: GE Additive rebrands to Colibrium Additive following the spin-off of GE's businesses."]

Notable Customers

GE Aerospace is its own largest and most notable customer, using the technology for critical flight components like the LEAP engine fuel nozzles.

https://www.colibriumadditive.com/

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