What Forge Labs does

Forge Labs is a privately held industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing services company headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a second operational base implied across the US. The company was founded in 2014 and operates a network of 14 manufacturing hubs across North America (6 US cities and 8 Canadian cities), providing regional production with same-day or next-day delivery. It runs six industrial additive technologies - Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), and PolyJet - on equipment from EOS, HP, and Stratasys, with 50+ production-grade materials and stated daily capacity of 10,000+ polymer parts.

The company's core product is the Forge Labs Steam platform, a proprietary digital manufacturing system that orchestrates quoting, automated design-for-manufacturability (DFM) analysis, real-time order tracking, and quality documentation (FAI, PPAP, FAIR). This platform is paired with an enterprise field sales motion for complex programs in regulated industries. Forge Labs holds ISO 9001:2015-aligned QMS, AS9100-aligned aerospace reporting, ITAR-ready status at its Ottawa facility, SOC 2 controls, and ISO 10993-1 biocompatible material certifications, addressing aerospace, medical devices, EV & mobility, automotive, robotics, industrial equipment, architecture, film and entertainment, and research lab customers. Named logos include Microsoft, NASA, IBM, Boeing, ISE, and Tim Hortons.

Revenue is generated through per-part transaction pricing (with instant online quoting for standard parts and engineering-reviewed quotes for complex builds) and multi-year contracts for recurring production runs of 100-500+ parts. Headcount is reported at 11-50 employees; the unit economics rely on automated lights-out manufacturing and platform-mediated order intake rather than headcount-intensive manual quoting. Pricing adjusts dynamically based on technology, material, quantity, and delivery speed, with rush options available at premium rates. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, ownership structure, or investor backing.

Name

Forge Labs

Legal name

Forge Labs

Website

https://forgelabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Forge Labs is a private industrial 3D printing services company operating 14 North American manufacturing hubs under a proprietary Steam digital platform, serving aerospace, medical, automotive, and EV customers across 6 production technologies and 50+ materials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Services

NAICS

Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (3335)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Metal 3D Printing Service Bureaus (SLM/DMLS, EBM, Binder Jetting) (IMAAADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Additive Manufacturing for Metals (Metal 3D Printers & Post-Processing) (IMAHADAG), Quality Assurance, Inspection & Traceability Software (AM) (IMAAACAG), 3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH)

Keywords

• Industrial 3D printing
• Additive manufacturing services
• Rapid prototyping
• On-demand manufacturing
• Digital manufacturing platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Manufacturing Services: Forge Labs generates revenue through manufacturing parts using industrial 3D printing technologies. Customers pay per part or per production run based on technology type, material selection, quantity, and finishing requirements. The company offers part quantities from 1 to 500+ with both prototyping and production pricing.
2. Instant Quote Platform: The Steam platform provides instant pricing for standard parts with automated manufacturability analysis. Complex builds receive engineering review before pricing is finalized. Pricing adjusts in real-time as customers select technologies, materials, finishes, and delivery speeds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Forge Labs provides on-demand industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing services, producing parts in quantities from 1 to 500+ using seven technologies (SLS, MJF, FDM, SLA, DMLS, PolyJet) and 50+ production materials. Orders are captured, quoted, and tracked through the proprietary Forge Labs Steam digital platform, which provides instant Design for Manufacturability analysis and engineer-led review within one business hour. Operations run 24/7 across 12 in-house manufacturing hubs in North America with in-house finishing (dyeing, painting, vapor smoothing, machining, assembly) and a quality system supporting AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10993-1, and ITAR-ready programs.

Product overview

Forge Labs is an industrial 3D printing and manufacturing services company operating as a unified platform-and-services model. The core offering is Forge Labs Steam, a digital manufacturing platform that orchestrates instant quoting, manufacturability analysis (DFM), and real-time order tracking across their production network. This platform integrates with 7 industrial 3D printing technologies: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), and PolyJet. The company supports 31+ production materials including Nylon PA12 variants, TPU, and metal alloys, serving 8 industries (Aerospace, Medical Devices, EV & Mobility, Automotive, Robotics, Industrial Equipment, Architecture, Film & Entertainment). Production capabilities range from 1-500+ parts with next-day turnaround, supported by in-house finishing services (dyeing, painting, vapor smoothing, machining, assembly) and ISO 9001:2015-aligned quality systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Forge Labs Steam: Digital manufacturing platform that orchestrates quoting, manufacturability feedback, CAD file upload, order execution, real-time tracking, and production management for industrial 3D printing services.

Products and services

• Forge Labs Steam Platform Cloud-based digital manufacturing platform that lets customers upload CAD files (STEP, STL, OBJ, IGES, 3MF), receive instant Design for Manufacturability analysis and pricing, configure technology/material/finish/quantity/delivery options, place orders, and track production in real time with milestone alerts, inspection notes, quality reports, and shipping notifications. Designed for enterprise engineering, procurement, and operations teams in aerospace, medical, automotive, robotics, and other industries.
• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Manufacturing Service On-demand SLS 3D printing service for high-strength nylon parts (Nylon PA12, Nylon PA12 ESD, Glass Filled Nylon PA12, TPU 88A) with isotropic properties, repeatable tolerances, and injection-molded surface finishes, designed for functional prototypes and end-use production parts. Targeted at aerospace, medical device, EV/mobility, automotive, robotics, and industrial equipment customers.
• Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) Manufacturing Service On-demand MJF 3D printing service using HP production systems to deliver high-quality polymer parts with excellent surface finish and mechanical properties for prototyping and production.
• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Manufacturing Service On-demand FDM 3D printing service using Stratasys industrial systems to produce thermoplastic parts with good mechanical properties for prototyping and short-run production.
• Stereolithography (SLA) Manufacturing Service On-demand SLA 3D printing service producing high-resolution resin parts with smooth surface finishes for detailed prototypes, presentation models, and visual-quality applications.
• Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) Manufacturing Service On-demand metal additive manufacturing service using EOS DMLS systems to produce flight-certified and regulated metal components in alloys such as 316L stainless steel for aerospace, medical, and industrial applications.
• 3D Printing Finishing & Post-Processing Services In-house post-processing and finishing services for 3D-printed parts, including dyeing, painting, vapor smoothing, machining, threaded inserts, and assembly, providing production-ready surfaces and integrated subassemblies.
• Engineered Quoting & Design for Manufacturability (DFM) Review Engineer-led DFM analysis and engineered quoting service for complex CAD builds, providing manufacturability risk identification (thin walls, overhangs, trapped volumes) with actionable feedback and confirmed pricing and lead times within one business hour. Used by enterprise engineering teams on complex programs that exceed standard instant-quote capability.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98.7% on-time delivery rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EOScoreTechnology or IntegrationEOS is a core technology partner providing industrial SLS and DMLS 3D printing equipment. Forge Labs operates EOS P396 machines and other EOS systems for production-grade polymer and metal parts manufacturing.
• HPcoreTechnology or IntegrationHP provides Multi-Jet Fusion (MJF) production equipment for industrial 3D printing. Forge Labs operates HP MJF systems as part of their technology portfolio.
• StratasyscoreTechnology or IntegrationStratasys provides FDM and other additive manufacturing equipment for production systems. Part of Forge Labs' multi-technology manufacturing approach.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shapeways: Online 3D printing service bureau offering instant quoting and on-demand production across multiple AM technologies. Direct competitor in self-serve polymer 3D printing services.
• Fictiv: Digital manufacturing platform combining 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding with an enterprise software layer for sourcing and supply chain management. Competes directly with Forge Labs' Steam platform concept.
• Hubs (formerly 3D Hubs): Global on-demand manufacturing platform providing instant quotes for 3D printing, CNC, and injection molding through a distributed network of vetted suppliers. Direct competitor to Forge Labs' digital self-serve quoting and manufacturing-services model.
• Xometry: Largest on-demand digital manufacturing marketplace offering instant quoting across CNC, 3D printing, sheet metal, and injection molding. Closest direct competitor to Forge Labs' Steam platform model and multi-technology 3D printing services.
• Protolabs: Digital manufacturing services company offering CNC machining, injection molding, sheet metal, and industrial 3D printing with automated quoting. Competitor across the same aerospace, medical, and automotive customer base with broader technology breadth.

Regional players

• Protocase: North American custom manufacturing company offering CNC, sheet metal, and 3D printing services with rapid turnaround to engineering customers. Comparable in North American geographic focus and on-demand engineering-driven production model.

Emerging players

• Sintavia: Aerospace-focused additive manufacturer specializing in metal AM (DMLS/EBM) with AS9100 and Nadcap certifications. Targets the same aerospace and defense production programs Forge Labs addresses through its ITAR-ready and AS9100-aligned offerings.
• Velo3D: Metal AM equipment and service provider focused on aerospace, space, and defense with large-format, high-complexity parts. Adjacent competitor in metal 3D printing services and potential equipment-vendor alternative to EOS systems.

Broad incumbents

• Materialise: Established Belgian AM company offering industrial 3D printing services, software (Magics), and medical solutions. Broader incumbent with deeper software IP and a long European aerospace/medical customer base overlapping with Forge Labs' verticals.
• Stratasys Direct Manufacturing: Service bureau arm of Stratasys offering FDM, PolyJet, and SLA printing services. Competes with Forge Labs on polymer 3D printing services and has privileged access to Stratasys equipment, which is also a key vendor for Forge Labs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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