en.Wedoany.com Reported - Beehive Industries has committed over $50 million to expand its fleet of EOS metal additive manufacturing systems, marking the largest single order publicly disclosed by EOS. The purchase includes 30 EOS M4 ONYX systems, which will be delivered within 12 months to Beehive's facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, and Centennial, Colorado, bringing the company's total number of EOS metal additive manufacturing machines to 50.

This investment is directly driven by increased military demand for the Frenzy 8 engine. Designed for swarm-level drones and other unmanned aerial systems, Beehive states these engines meet the requirements for low-cost, high-volume production, which is becoming central to modern defense procurement.

Prior to this, the Frenzy 8 program has achieved several milestones, including high-altitude testing, flight readiness verification, and a $29.7 million U.S. Air Force contract covering vehicle integration, flight testing, and propulsion platform certification. Beehive also revealed it is developing the Rampart turbofan platform for thrust requirements exceeding 1,000 pounds-force (lbf).

Darius Ehteshami, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Beehive Industries, stated that driven by major defense programs and market demand for low-cost, high-productivity unmanned systems, the company is experiencing unprecedented demand for the Frenzy 8 engine. He noted that expanding the partnership with EOS and making large-scale 3D printing investments will increase production capacity and strengthen the commitment to providing scalable, American-made propulsion solutions.

Beehive chose the EOS M4 ONYX system for its throughput, process stability, automation, and part quality. The platform features a six-laser architecture, larger build volume, advanced process monitoring, and EOS's RFS Pro powder filtration system. Beehive will also use EOS software for real-time process monitoring, production data tracking, and quality management to support repeatability and traceability in additive manufacturing operations.

Jonaaron Jones, President of Additive Parts Sales at Beehive Industries, stated that the decision to expand the fleet was based on EOS's willingness to collaborate, noting that the EOS team was actively engaged and demonstrated a commitment to long-term development throughout the process. He said this visionary collaborative partnership sets a high standard for equipment suppliers.

Marie Niehaus-Langer, CEO of EOS, stated that Beehive's investment demonstrates that additive manufacturing has become a foundational production technology for a new generation of advanced propulsion systems. The Frenzy engine program highlights what can be achieved by combining innovative design with industrialized additive manufacturing.

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