Beehive Industries, an American manufacturer of advanced propulsion systems for uncrewed aerial defence applications, has announced its latest investment in additive manufacturing (AM) technology to support the production of the company’s flagship propulsion product, the Frenzy 8 engine line.
The agreement calls for 30 EOS M4 ONYX systems delivered in the next 12 months to Beehive’s Knoxville, Tennessee, and Centennial, Colorado, facilities, bringing their total to 50 EOS metal AM machines.
“Beehive is experiencing unprecedented demand for our Frenzy 8 engines driven by major
defense programs and the urgent need for affordable, high-rate production of uncrewed
systems,” said Darius Ehteshami, COO and CFO of Beehive Industries. “Our expanded
collaboration with EOS and this substantial investment in best-in-class 3D printers will
significantly increase our production capacity while reinforcing our commitment to delivering
scalable, American-made propulsion solutions that strengthen warfighter capabilities.”
Beehive selected the EOS M4 ONYX platform for its combination of throughput, process
stability, automation, and part quality, and will support Beehive’s new growth phase.
Introduced as EOS’ newest industrial metal AM platform, the EOS M4 ONYX delivers significantly increased productivity through its six-laser architecture, expanded build volume, and advanced process monitoring capabilities.
The platform also includes EOS’ latest RFS Pro advanced powder filtration system, and is engineered specifically for demanding industries including aerospace, defense, energy, and aviation manufacturing.
Beehive will also leverage EOS’ software to support real-time process monitoring, production data tracking, and quality management, helping improve repeatability and traceability across AM operations.
“Choosing to expand our fleet with these 30 EOS M4 ONYX systems was a strategic decision
driven by EOS’s willingness to truly partner with us. Throughout this process, the EOS team
leaned in, worked creatively, and demonstrated a deep commitment to our long-term growth,”
said Jonaaron Jones, Beehive’s President of Additive Parts Sales. “We value this kind of
collaborative, forward-thinking partnership, and it sets a high bar for our equipment suppliers
as we continue to scale and meet our production goals.”
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