Since 2020, Beehive Industries has been designing and manufacturing 3D-printed jet engines for American defense, with a U.S.-based, vertically integrated operation built for rapid production. Its 500 lbf demonstrator went from design to testing in 13 months, and the company now reports capacity for more than 2,000 engines a year. Based in the Denver area with locations across the continental United States, Beehive also provides additive metal manufacturing and investment-casting support for aerospace and defense programs.
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Beehive IndustriesSince its founding in 2020, Beehive Industries has built its identity around speeding up American defense manufacturing from its U.S. operations. The company develops 3D-printed jet engines for military programs, using a vertically integrated domestic supply chain to move from design to testing in months rather than years.CINCINNATI, OH
Planet Products CorporationPlanet Products Corporation is a Cincinnati-area manufacturer of 3D-printed jet engines and additively enabled aerospace components, operating as part of Beehive Industries’ U.S. defense-production network. The company combines in-house additive manufacturing, investment-casting support, and engine assembly to move propulsion systems from design to testing in months rather than years. Its capabilities support Beehive’s stated capacity of more than 2,000 engines annually, with AS9100D and ISO 9001 certification at its Knoxville and Denver facilities.CINCINNATI, OH
Incodema3DEstablished in 2016, Incodema3D manufactures parts through direct-metal additive manufacturing, with a particular focus on aerospace, defense, and other industrial applications. Its 60,000-square-foot Freeville production facility and team of more than 50 support the work from print through production, including in-house finishing and turnkey assemblies. The company has completed more than 20,000 projects and holds AS9100 and ISO 9001 certifications, along with ITAR registration.FREEVILLE, NY
JetCat DefenseJetCat Defense brings JetCat’s commercial off-the-shelf engine technology together with BSEL Group’s combat-proven propulsion expertise to produce affordable, expendable jet engines for mass-deployed defense systems. Its Ohio operation includes a dedicated 20,000-square-foot assembly space designed for surge-ready production, while JetCat’s broader manufacturing network has produced more than 80,000 engines since 2000. The company is the exclusive U.S. distributor for JetCat and BSEL Group engines and offers BAA-compliant propulsion solutions for strike-weapon, precision-guided-munition and UAV programs.HOLLAND, OH