Mission-critical batteries and energetic devices for aerospace, defense, and space
EaglePicher manufactures batteries and energetic systems for the U.S. space program, missile platforms, and commercial aviation. The company is scaling manufacturing capacity (28 of 47 active roles are production-focused) while simultaneously investing in welding process innovation and quality documentation—a pattern typical of companies moving from legacy manual processes toward reproducible, standardized production. Pain points around ERP alignment and process documentation suggest active digital maturity work alongside hardware engineering.
Founded in 1843, EaglePicher Technologies is a privately held manufacturer based in Joplin, Missouri, specializing in batteries, battery management systems, and energetic devices for aerospace, defense, and space applications. The company operates eight U.S. facilities and serves mission-critical markets including the International Space Station, Mars Rovers, commercial aircraft, medical implants, and over 85 percent of U.S. missile platforms. Product scope ranges from individual cells and battery packs to complete integrated power systems, with custom development capabilities. The business combines production manufacturing with applied research in lithium-ion technology and miniaturized implantable batteries.
EaglePicher manufactures batteries and energetic devices for aerospace, defense, and space. Their products power the International Space Station, Mars Rovers, commercial jets, medical implants, and over 85% of U.S. missile platforms.
EaglePicher's tech stack includes Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, AutoCAD Inventor for design; Allen-Bradley and Mazak for manufacturing control; and Microsoft Office, Project for operations and planning.
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