3D printing promises to change the way we live and how we make and consumer goods. It is forecast that the 3D printing market is to become a multibillion-dollar industry in the next decade1. 3D printing has become commonplace in areas such as pre-production prototyping, small-scale bespoke manufacturing and with enthusiasts. Nevertheless, the lack of a compelling 3D printing value proposition is hindering the mass adoption of 3D printing and limiting growth in the industry.

Forge is a UK based development stage company innovating in 3D printing supply chain and blockchain solutions. We believe that a step change is possible by providing a content-rich 3D printing ecosystem with decentralised, on-demand production, using a blockchain driven open-membership platform and a cryptocurrency payment/reward system.

The Forge platform will utilise the Ethereum2 blockchain and the Forge token (FMX), which will be purchased in ether and used as a native digital currency within the Forge platform - see Figure 1.