Beehive invests 50 million in EOS for 3D engines

Jet Boom EOS Benefits from High Demand for 3D-Printed Jet Engines

2026-07-22 Source: EOS | Translated by AI 2 min Reading Time

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The increased demand for 3D-printed jet engines from Beehive Industries led to an investment of over 50 million (approx. €46.5 million) dollars in the expertise of EOS from Krailling ...

EOS can be pleased, as the demand for the engine systems of its customer Beehive Industries (one can be seen in the picture) from the USA is increasing due to the global crises. Now there has been a nice order concerning 3D printers ...(Image: N. Leach-Proffer) — EOS can be pleased, as the demand for the engine systems of its customer Beehive Industries (one can be seen in the picture) from the USA is increasing due to the global crises. Now there has been a nice order concerning 3D printers ...
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Beehive Industries is a US manufacturer of innovative propulsion systems which, according to reports, are used for unmanned aerial vehicles in the defense sector. The company recently announced another significant investment in additive manufacturing. This move was in response to the sharply increasing demand for its Frenzy 8 engine platform. Under the agreement, EOS will deliver no fewer than 30 3D printing systems of the EOS M4 Onyx type with 6-laser architecture, process monitoring, and enlarged build volume to Knoxville in the state of Tennessee and to Centennial in Colorado within the next twelve months, it is reported.

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Beehive Industries has now ordered 30 3D printers of the model EOS M4 Onyx for metal powder processing from EOS, which will be delivered to the USA within the next 12 months.(Image: EOS) — Beehive Industries has now ordered 30 3D printers of the model EOS M4 Onyx for metal powder processing from EOS, which will be delivered to the USA within the next 12 months.
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Additional Features Complete the Printing of Engines

This increases the number of EOS printing systems for metal components installed at Beehive to a total of 50 machines. Additionally, the platform features the new powder filtration system called RFS Pro. It was specifically developed for demanding applications in the aerospace, defense, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors, according to EOS. Furthermore, Beehive, as reported, also uses EOS software for real-time process monitoring, production data tracking, and quality management. Overall, this improves the reproducibility and traceability within the additive manufacturing process. This makes Beehive one of the largest additive production facilities for metal parts in the US when it comes to high-performance components for the aerospace and defense sectors.

EOS Technology Creates Affordable Drives for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

According to the buyer, the investment follows a series of important milestones for the company—including successful high-altitude tests of the Frenzy-8 engine, proof of flight readiness, and a recently concluded contract with the US Air Force worth 29.7 million dollars (approx. €27.6 million). This includes the integration of the propulsion platform into aircraft, flight testing, and further qualification measures. Beehive's engines were specifically designed for drone swarms and other next-generation unmanned aerial systems, as emphasized. They enable cost-effective production in large quantities, thereby supporting the evolving requirements of modern defense strategies. The expansion of the EOS system landscape underscores Beehive Industries' long-term commitment to additive manufacturing as the foundation for scalable engine production in the US.

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