For Manufacturing Engineers

Work with the
best providers
in the industry.

ForgedLink gives you direct access to a vetted network of additive manufacturing specialists. Find the right provider for your application, get transparent quotes, and move to production with confidence. No cold calls. No guesswork. Just the right partner, matched to your project.

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How engineers work with ForgedLink
Brief Submit your design brief. Matched to specialists with proven capability in your process and material.
Review Your matched provider reviews the application. Expert feedback on feasibility, tolerances, and build strategy.
Quote Receive a transparent, production-ready quote. No hidden costs. No surprises at delivery.
Build First build succeeds. Because the right provider was involved from the start.
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Why engineers choose ForgedLink

The right provider
changes everything

When you're connected with a specialist who's built parts like yours — in the same material, on the same process, to the same standard — the entire project accelerates.

01
Access to verified, specialist providers
Every provider on ForgedLink has declared specific processes, materials, and certifications. You're not searching a directory — you're matched to capability that's relevant to your application.
02
Fewer iterations, faster to production
When a provider with real build experience reviews your brief early, you resolve design questions before they become redesign cycles. One good conversation can save weeks of iteration.
03
Transparent quotes you can trust
Providers who understand the brief from the outset quote what's actually needed. No ambiguity, no scope creep, no surprise line items. The quote reflects reality because both sides understand the application.

How it works

From brief to build
in three steps

ForgedLink connects you with the right provider at the right moment — when your design is still flexible and the expertise will have the most impact. You bring the application. We match you with the specialist who's built it before.

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Stage 01
Submit your brief
Describe your part, intended material, tolerances, volume, and application requirements. Our intelligent briefing system structures it so providers can give you meaningful input fast.
2
Stage 02
Get matched to proven specialists
ForgedLink matches your brief to providers with declared, verified capability in your process, material, and industry. You connect directly — no intermediaries, no sales layers.
3
Stage 03
Collaborate and move to production
Your matched provider reviews the brief, gives expert feedback, and delivers a transparent quote. You move forward knowing the application is validated and the provider can deliver.

The ForgedLink difference

What changes when you
have the right partner

Engineers who use ForgedLink spend less time searching for providers, receive higher-quality quotes, and get to production faster — because the expertise is in the conversation from day one.

Stage Typical process With ForgedLink
Finding a provider Weeks of web searches, trade shows, cold emails. No way to verify capability. Matched to verified specialists within 24 hours based on declared capability.
Design review No production input until after RFQ. Issues discovered during build. Expert feedback before you commit. Feasibility confirmed by someone who's built it.
Quoting Quotes based on incomplete understanding. Hidden costs emerge later. Transparent, production-ready quotes from providers who understand the full brief.
Iterations Multiple redesign loops after supplier feedback reveals feasibility gaps. Issues resolved early. Fewer loops. Faster path to a buildable design.
Delivery confidence Hope the provider can deliver. Limited visibility into actual capability. Provider capability is declared and verified. Peer reviews from past projects visible.
Ongoing relationship Transactional. New search for every project. Build long-term working relationships with trusted, proven specialists.

What engineers gain

Better providers. Faster timelines.
Confident production decisions.

01
First-build success
When the right provider reviews your application before production, the first build works. No rework, no re-qualification, no schedule slip.
02
Transparent, reliable quotes
Providers who understand your application from the start deliver quotes that hold. No ambiguity, no late-stage cost escalation. What's quoted is what you pay.
03
On-time delivery you can plan around
When the build strategy is agreed upfront and the provider has proven capability, timelines hold. Your programme stays on track because the production plan was realistic from the start.
04
Peer reviews that build trust
See how other engineers rated their experience with each provider. Real feedback from real projects — so you can choose with confidence, not hope.

The ForgedLink network

Collaborate with the
very best in AM

ForgedLink is a curated network of additive manufacturing specialists — each with declared processes, materials, certifications, and build history. You're not searching a marketplace. You're being matched to providers who've proven they can deliver what you need.

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LPBF · Ti-6Al-4V · Aerospace grade
Stuttgart, Germany · 28 builds completed
AS9100D
LPBF · CoCrMo · Medical implants
Eindhoven, Netherlands · 19 builds completed
ISO 13485
DED · Inconel 718 · Energy sector
Toulouse, France · 41 builds completed
NADCAP
Binder Jetting · AlSi10Mg · Automotive
Birmingham, UK · 33 builds completed
IATF 16949

Frequently asked

Answers for
engineering teams.

How does ForgedLink match me with an additive manufacturing provider?
You submit a short technical brief describing your application, process preference, material, and any certification requirements. ForgedLink cross-references your brief against verified provider capabilities and returns a shortlist of AM specialists who qualify — typically within 24 hours.
Do I need to know the exact AM process before submitting a brief?
No. The provider wizard lets you start from your application or material and infers compatible processes (SLM, DMLS, EBM, LPBF, binder jetting, MJF, SLS, DED) automatically. If your brief is ambiguous, a ForgedLink specialist will reach out to clarify before dispatching it.
How are providers on ForgedLink vetted?
Every provider declares capabilities (processes, materials, build envelope) and uploads certification evidence (ISO 9001, AS9100D, NADCAP, ISO 13485, IATF 16949). Certificates are reviewed by ForgedLink admins before a provider is listed as verified, and ratings are updated based on peer review after each project.
How much does it cost to use ForgedLink as a manufacturer?
Browsing is free. Engineering teams use a subscription plan (Explore / Starter / Pro / Enterprise) priced by the number of provider connections and RFQs you dispatch per month. There is no commission on work awarded to a provider.
How long does it take to get matched after submitting a brief?
Most briefs are matched to a shortlist of verified providers within 24 hours. For complex or certification-heavy briefs (aerospace, medical, space), the full matching and provider response cycle typically completes within 48–72 hours.
Will my design files and IP stay confidential?
Yes. Providers sign a platform-level NDA before they can unlock your brief, and sensitive files (STEP, STL, drawings) are only shared after the NDA is accepted. You can also dispatch a brief as a private direct invite to a single provider instead of the open pool.

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Helpful resources for
your sourcing decision.

Tool RFQ Readiness Check Score your brief in 60 seconds — flag missing material, tolerance and quantity data before you send. Network Browse Verified Providers Filter the UK & EU additive manufacturing network by technology, material and certification. Reference AM Material Guide Compare titanium, Inconel, AlSi10Mg, PA12 and more — properties, tolerances and typical applications. Insights Engineering Articles Practical articles on DfAM, qualification, supply-chain risk and choosing the right manufacturing route. Case Studies Real Production Outcomes See how manufacturing teams source, qualify and ship parts via ForgedLink — with timelines and lessons learned. Live Feed Open AM RFQs See what other manufacturing buyers are sourcing right now — a live feed of structured Intelligent Technical Briefings.

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