Beehive Invests 50 Million in EOS for 3D Engines

Jet boom EOS is Benefiting from Strong Demand for 3D-Printed Jet Engines

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

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The increased demand for Beehive Industries' 3D-printed jet engines led to an investment of over 50 million dollars in the expertise of EOS, based in Krailling.

EOS has reason to celebrate, as demand for the engine systems from its U.S. customer Beehive Industries (one of which is shown in the picture) is on the rise due to the global crises. Now the company has received a nice order for 3D printers.(Source: N. Leach-Proffer) — EOS has reason to celebrate, as demand for the engine systems from its U.S. customer Beehive Industries (one of which is shown in the picture) is on the rise due to the global crises. Now the company has received a nice order for 3D printers.
(Source: N. Leach-Proffer)

Beehive Industries is a U.S. manufacturer of innovative propulsion systems that, according to the report, are used in unmanned aerial vehicles for defence applications. The company recently announced another significant investment in additive manufacturing. This move was in response to the rapidly growing demand for its Frenzy 8 propulsion platform. Under the agreement, EOS will deliver no fewer than 30 EOS M4 Onyx 3D printing systems—featuring 6-laser architecture, process monitoring, and an expanded build volume—to Knoxville, Tennessee, and Centennial, Colorado, within the next twelve months, according to the announcement.

Beehive Industries has now ordered 30 EOS M4 Onyx 3D printers from EOS for metal powder processing, which will be delivered to the United States over the next 12 months.(Source: EOS) — Beehive Industries has now ordered 30 EOS M4 Onyx 3D printers from EOS for metal powder processing, which will be delivered to the United States over the next 12 months.
(Source: EOS)

Additional features round out the engine printing process

This brings the total number of EOS printing systems for metal components installed at Beehive to 50 machines. In addition, the platform features the new powder filtration system called RFS Pro. According to EOS, it was developed specifically for demanding applications in the aerospace, defence, energy, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Additionally, as reported, Beehive uses EOS software for real-time process monitoring, production data tracking, and quality management. All in all, this improves reproducibility and traceability within the additive manufacturing process. As a result, Beehive operates one of the largest additive manufacturing facilities for metal parts in the U.S. when it comes to high-performance components for the aerospace and defence sectors.

EOS-Technik Develops Cost-Effective Propulsion Systems for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

According to the customer, the investment follows a series of important milestones for the company—including successful high-altitude tests of the Frenzy-8 engine, demonstration of flight readiness, and a recently awarded $29.7 million contract from the U.S. Air Force. This contract covers the integration of the propulsion platform into aircraft, flight testing, and further qualification activities. Beehive’s engines were specifically developed for drone swarms and other next-generation unmanned aerial systems, the company emphasises. They enable cost-effective high-volume production, thereby supporting the evolving requirements of modern defence strategies. The expansion of the EOS system portfolio underscores Beehive Industries’ long-term commitment to additive manufacturing as the foundation for scalable engine production in the U.S.

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