Colibrium Additive Expands

Colibrium Additive Expands Advanced Manufacturing Capacity in Butler County

Colibrium Additive, a GE Aerospace company, is helping define the next chapter of advanced manufacturing from its facility in West Chester, Ohio. As a global leader in metal additive manufacturing, Colibrium Additive anchors Butler County’s growing strength in aerospace and advanced materials, two target sectors that represent high-value, innovation-driven opportunities for the region.

The company’s local operations house a workforce of engineers, materials scientists, technicians, and production specialists. Together, they develop and deliver next-generation 3D printing technology, high-performance metal powders, and end-to-end support for industrial-scale manufacturing customers worldwide. Colibrium Additive’s Butler County location plays a critical role in serving global clients across aerospace, automotive, energy, and healthcare sectors.

Why Colibrium Additive Chose Butler County

Butler County’s central position in the Cincinnati-Dayton corridor provides Colibrium Additive with access to a deep talent pool, research partnerships, and supply chain advantages. Workforce pipelines from institutions like Miami University, the University of Cincinnati, and Cincinnati State support the region’s concentration of engineering and manufacturing professionals.

The location also offers strategic infrastructure. Access to I-75, proximity to GE Aerospace’s headquarters, and a supportive business environment make Butler County an efficient and scalable base of operations. These strengths have made the county an attractive option for advanced manufacturing companies seeking to invest in long-term growth.

Building Global Competitiveness Through Additive Manufacturing

Colibrium Additive’s portfolio includes three key technologies:

• Electron Beam Powder Bed Fusion (EB-PBF): Produces stress-free, dimensionally accurate parts at speed using a high-power electron beam in vacuum conditions.
• Laser Powder Bed Fusion (L-PBF): Offers high-precision, CAD-driven manufacturing of complex metal parts in multiple system sizes, including one of the largest metal powder-bed systems globally.
• Binder Jet Line: A configurable platform for scaling from prototyping to full production across high-volume industrial applications.

In addition, Colibrium Additive’s subsidiary, AP&C, manufactures high-purity metal powders, including titanium, for critical components in biomedical and aerospace markets. This vertical integration reinforces the company’s end-to-end capability to meet growing demand for precision-engineered, high-performance parts.

Aerospace Investment Is Driving Butler County’s Growth

Colibrium Additive’s presence in Butler County highlights the increasing importance of aerospace and defense as key industries in the county’s economic development strategy. The sector’s global market value is projected to exceed $1 trillion by 2030, driven by demand for commercial aircraft, advanced propulsion systems, and the transition to more sustainable and efficient manufacturing methods.

Butler County is positioned to compete for these investments due to its skilled workforce, cost-effective operating environment, and central location within a Tier 1 aerospace corridor. The region is home to multiple companies engaged in propulsion systems, aircraft components, advanced materials, and digital manufacturing.

According to data from JobsOhio, Ohio is the No. 2 state in the U.S. for aerospace manufacturing, with more than 1,200 aerospace-related firms. Butler County’s role in this ecosystem is expanding as companies like Colibrium Additive continue to invest in the future of advanced manufacturing.

Butler County Is Built for Advanced Manufacturing

As additive manufacturing evolves from niche use to core industrial process, Butler County offers the assets needed to support innovation at scale. The success of companies like Colibrium Additive provides a clear signal: advanced manufacturing can grow here, and it already is.