Indiana considers to be a highly sought-after location for manufacturing companies. Phillips Services Industries (PSI) announced this week that Indiana is one of the states it might choose for its location of a new, high-tech Additive Manufacturing facility to produce large-scale parts for the aerospace and defense industries.

Ohio, Illinois and Michigan are other states that are currently under consideration.

PSI is a manufacturing and services holding company that has been making great waves in the aerospace and defense manufacturing industries.

According to a PSI press release, the company's use of Electron Beam Direct Manufacturing (EBDM) technology is one of the driving factors behind the business' growth. EBDM combines computer-aided design (CAD), electron beam welding and layer-additive/Additive Manufacturing processing.

Over the last four years, PSI has been involved with several major organizations to try and further the advanced research and development projects of its EBDM technology. Included in that list are the Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Air Force, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Boeing.

PSI President and CEO Scott Phillips said in the press release that the location will be chosen within the next six months.

"PSI is all about pushing the boundaries of technology," Phillips said. "We see significant growth opportunities in the aerospace and defense markets, and we know that there are talented Americans out there that are looking for work, who would love to be part of the next big movement in manufacturing."

Companies that are in the area, and are also considering similar growth opportunities should contact an Indiana business management software systems provider to find an ideal solution for their needs. Manufacturing software solutions can assist businesses in staying ahead of the competition and also keeping pace with changing technologies.