Apis Engineering was founded through a visionary collaboration between Krispn Given, a pioneer in honey bee breeding, and Dale McMahan, a master engineer and beekeeper. Recognizing a critical need in the beekeeping industry for high-quality, American-made instrumental insemination equipment, they combined their unique expertise to create a company unlike any other.
With Krispn’s deep knowledge of honey bee genetics and breeding, and Dale’s precision engineering and manufacturing skills, Apis Engineering quickly became a leader in innovation. Their first product, the Queen Station Instrumental Insemination Device, set a new standard in the field-earning rapid adoption and praise from researchers and practitioners worldwide.
Building on this success, the team introduced the CO₂ Station-a portable, safe, and convenient CO₂ delivery and measurement system designed to simplify sedation during insemination procedures.
Next came the MicroStation Instrumental Inseminator, a more economical option for researchers and breeders seeking top-tier quality at a lower price point. Like all Apis Engineering products, it reflects the company’s commitment to precision, durability, and innovative design.
Apis Engineering continues to push boundaries, with several new products currently in development-each designed to meet the evolving needs of the beekeeping industry.
Krispn Given Apiculture Specialist and honey bee breeder at Purdue University’s Department of Entomology in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Dale McMahan Owns and operates the state-of-the-art machine shop where Apis Engineering products are developed and manufactured. Dale is a bee breeder and Master Beekeeper.