FORGE11
Autonomous Manufacturing
AI-driven foundry casting and metal additive manufacturing — built from the ground up with in-house intelligence, robotic systems, and autonomous production workflows. One operating system. Two manufacturing modalities. Zero legacy constraints.
Building 2026
The Thesis
Most manufacturers bolt automation onto legacy processes. We're building the factory around the intelligence.
Forge11 is engineering autonomous manufacturing infrastructure where artificial intelligence isn't a feature — it's the architecture. Every sensor, every robotic cell, every quality system is designed to generate the process evidence and operational intelligence that defense-grade manufacturing demands.
The result: a compliance cost per certified part that drops with volume while competitors' stays flat. Automation that compounds into an unassailable moat — not because the machines are expensive, but because the intelligence running them is proprietary and irreplaceable.
93%
Documentation Automation
Intelligence Architecture
THE AUTONOMOUS LOOP
A continuous closed-loop system — sensors feed AI models, AI models drive robotic actuators, actuators generate new sensor data. Every cycle makes the system smarter.
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Sensors
Thermal, spectral, meltpool
/// process
AI Models
In-house trained intelligence
/// actuate
Robotics
Pour, handle, position
/// verify
Inspection
AI-driven NDT & CT
/// output
Compliance
Auto-generated certs
Three Pillars
CONVERGING CAPABILITIES
01
Artificial Intelligence
In-House · Proprietary
Purpose-built AI models trained on our own manufacturing data. Melt chemistry prediction, meltpool anomaly detection, defect classification, and autonomous process optimization. Not off-the-shelf — trained in-house on proprietary datasets that grow with every build.
MELT PREDICTION
MELTPOOL MONITORING
DEFECT CLASSIFICATION
PROCESS OPTIMIZATION
02
Robotic Systems
Precision · Force-Feedback
Robotic ladle systems for molten metal handling, automated powder management for reactive alloys, force-feedback shakeout and post-processing cells. Every dangerous, repetitive, or precision-critical operation is designed for robotic execution from day one.
ROBOTIC POUR
POWDER HANDLING
AUTOMATED NDT
POST-PROCESSING
03
Autonomous Production
Lights-Out · Self-Optimizing
The endgame: manufacturing that runs itself. AM machines building overnight with AI monitoring. Foundry cycles executing through off-hours. Operators review flagged anomalies in the morning rather than babysitting machines all night. Compliance documentation generated in real-time.
LIGHTS-OUT SHIFTS
PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE
DIGITAL TWIN
AUTO-COMPLIANCE
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THE MANUFACTURING STACK
Industrial
AI-integrated foundry casting — from predictive melt chemistry through autonomous inspection and auto-generated compliance documentation.
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Additive
Metal 3D printing with closed-loop monitoring, automated build prep, and robotic post-processing — creating the systems for full production autonomy.
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From autonomous manufacturing infrastructure to defense-grade certifications — the compounding-advantage thesis.
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AI-Integrated Production
INTELLIGENT FOUNDRY OPERATIONS
From molten billet at 1,400°C to inspection-certified hardware — every phase instrumented with sensors, driven by proprietary AI, and designed for autonomous execution.
>1,400°
Melt Temperature (C)
Production Workflow
THE INTELLIGENT CASTING LIFECYCLE
Eight phases — each one instrumented for AI oversight and designed for robotic execution.
PHASE 01/08
Predictive Melt Chemistry
AI Alloy Control · Automated Degassing · Real-Time Spectrometry
Billets are charged into the furnace and brought above liquidus temperature. In-house AI models predict chemistry drift and recommend alloy adjustments before the melt goes out of spec — a digital metallurgist sitting alongside the furnace. Real-time spectrometric analysis feeds the model continuously. Degassing is triggered algorithmically based on dissolved hydrogen measurements.
Spectrometric AnalysisDegassingSlag RemovalGrain RefinementAI CHEMISTRY PREDICTION
PHASE 02/08
Mold & Core Preparation
AI-Optimized Gating · Simulation-Driven Design · Automated Core Setting
Cores for internal cavities are produced from resin-bonded sand. Mold surfaces are coated with refractory washes. AI-driven thermal simulation optimizes gating and risering design before any metal is poured — predicting fill patterns, shrinkage zones, and hot spots computationally rather than through trial-and-error.
Core ProductionRefractory WashGating System DesignRiseringAI SIMULATION
PHASE 03/08
Robotic Pouring & Solidification
Robotic Ladle Systems · AI Vision · Adaptive Control
Robotic ladle systems handle molten metal pouring with precision that humans cannot sustain consistently — controlling pour rate, temperature, and fill pattern. AI vision systems monitor the pour in real-time, detecting turbulence or oxide formation and adjusting parameters mid-pour. Chill plates and exothermic sleeves direct solidification under algorithmic control.
Pour TemperatureFill Rate ControlChill PlatesProtective AtmosphereROBOTIC POURAI VISION
PHASE 04/08
Autonomous Shakeout & Post-Processing
Robotic Gate Removal · Force-Feedback Grinding · AI Defect Routing
Robotic arms with force-feedback sensors handle gate cutting, grinding, and shot blasting — the most physically punishing foundry operations. AI-driven defect detection using thermal imaging and 3D scanning identifies which castings need weld repair before a human ever touches them, routing parts through optimized post-processing workflows automatically.
Gate CuttingShot BlastingWeld RepairStress ReliefROBOTIC ARMSAI DEFECT ROUTING
PHASE 05/08
Smart Heat Treatment
AI-Controlled Profiles · Real-Time Thermocouple Feedback · Adaptive Atmospheres
AI-controlled furnace profiles adapt in real-time based on thermocouple data and part geometry. Instead of fixed time-temperature recipes, the system monitors actual part response and adjusts atmosphere, hold times, and quench parameters. Especially valuable for oxidation-sensitive alloys where vacuum furnace control is critical.
NormalizingQuench & TemperSolution TreatmentVacuum FurnaceAI FURNACE CONTROL
PHASE 06/08
Machining & Finishing
CNC Integration · Automated Surface Treatment · Robotic Polishing
Rough machining establishes datum surfaces first, then finish passes hit final tolerances. Robotic polishing and automated surface treatment — powder coating, galvanizing, plating — are applied for corrosion protection with process parameters tracked digitally for the compliance chain.
Finish MachiningPowder CoatingGalvanizingPassivationCNC INTEGRATION
PHASE 07/08
AI-Powered Inspection
Autonomous NDT · AI Radiographic Interpretation · Robotic UT Probes
AI-powered radiographic and CT interpretation flags porosity, inclusions, and cracks faster and more consistently than human inspectors. Robotic UT probes scan complex geometries autonomously. The Phase 07 inspection bottleneck becomes a throughput accelerator — AI enables 100% inspection rates that manual operations cannot achieve.
Radiographic (RT)Ultrasonic (UT)Magnetic Particle (MT)Tensile TestingMetallographyAI INTERPRETATIONROBOTIC NDT
PHASE 08/08
Autonomous Documentation
Auto-Generated Certs · Real-Time Traceability · MIL-STD Compliance
Every sensor reading, every inspection result, every process parameter automatically flows into certificates of conformance, pour logs, and heat treat charts. The compliance documentation that takes foundries weeks of manual paperwork is generated in real-time. For defense applications, this chain satisfies MIL-STD and AMS standards with computational evidence trails.
Pour LogsHeat Treat ChartsCert of ConformanceMIL-STDAMSAUTO-GENERATED
In-House Intelligence
AI SPECIALIZATION
Proprietary AI models trained on Forge11's own manufacturing data. Not purchased — built. Each model compounds in accuracy with every production run.
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Predictive Melt Chemistry
Alloy Intelligence
Trained on historical melt data to predict chemistry drift before it happens. Recommends alloy additions in real-time, cutting spectrometry iterations and reducing scrap from first-melt failures. The model improves with every heat.
Scrap Reduction: ~77%
Iteration Savings: 3-5x fewer
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AI Vision — Pour Monitoring
Real-Time Process Control
Computer vision trained on pour dynamics — turbulence detection, oxide formation, fill-rate anomalies. Feeds directly into robotic ladle control for mid-pour adjustments. Eliminates the operator experience gap that causes quality variance.
Detection Latency: <100ms
Coverage: 100% of pours
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NDT Interpretation Engine
Autonomous Quality
AI-powered radiographic and CT analysis that classifies porosity, inclusions, cracks, and microstructural anomalies. Trained to MIL-STD acceptance criteria. Faster, more consistent, and auditable — generates the compliance evidence trail automatically.
Throughput: 3x manual rate
Consistency: No fatigue drift
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Adaptive Heat Treatment
Furnace Intelligence
Real-time furnace profile optimization that monitors actual part response rather than following fixed recipes. Adjusts atmosphere, hold times, and quench parameters based on thermocouple feedback and part geometry. Eliminates over-treatment waste.
Energy Savings: 15-25%
Cycle Optimization: Continuous
Economic Impact
AUTOMATION UTILIZATION GAINS
Each AI and robotic system contributes measurable capacity and margin improvement. The gains compound.
+ Predictive Maintenance
53%
+ Automated Changeover
59%
Defense Readiness
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
Military Standards
Casting inspection, material conformance, and process control for defense procurement. AI-generated evidence trails satisfy auditors with computational proof.
MIL-STD-2175MIL-STD-1907
Aerospace Material Specs
AMS specifications define alloy chemistry, heat treatment, and mechanical property minimums. AI process control ensures consistent conformance.
AMS 2175AMS 5355
Quality Management
ISO 9001 baseline with AS9100 for aerospace and ITAR compliance for defense articles. Automated documentation accelerates certification.
ISO 9001AS9100DITAR
NDT Personnel & AI
Human inspectors certified under SNT-TC-1A validate AI findings. Hybrid human-AI inspection provides both speed and regulatory compliance.
SNT-TC-1ANAS 410
Strategic Vision
The intelligence is the factory. The factory is the moat.
Forge11's foundry isn't a building with AI bolted on — it's an intelligence system that happens to pour metal. Every heat, every pour, every inspection makes the AI smarter and the operation more autonomous.
Competitors who want to match our defense certifications have to build the same documentation chain. But if ours is automated and theirs is manual, our cost per certified part drops with volume while theirs stays flat.
Creating the Systems for Autonomy
METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Where traditional casting meets its constraints, metal 3D printing breaks through. Layer-by-layer fabrication with closed-loop AI monitoring, automated build prep, and robotic post-processing — designing the automation systems from first principles.
Core Technologies
METAL AM PROCESSES
/// POWDER BED
Laser Powder Bed Fusion
L-PBF / SLM / DMLS
A high-power laser selectively melts thin layers of metal powder (20–60μm). Highest resolution, best surface finish, widest material range. Closed-loop meltpool monitoring feeds AI models for layer-by-layer anomaly detection.
20-60μm LAYERS±0.1mmAI MELTPOOLTI-6AL-4VIN718
/// ELECTRON BEAM
Electron Beam Melting
EBM
Electron beam melts powder in a high-vacuum chamber at 600–1000°C. Superior metallurgy for reactive metals like titanium. Vacuum environment enables autonomous operation with minimal atmosphere management.
50-100μm LAYERSVACUUM BUILDAUTONOMOUSTI-6AL-4V
/// DIRECTED ENERGY
Directed Energy Deposition
DED / LENS / LMD
Metal powder or wire fed into a focused energy beam. Ideal for large-scale parts, repairs, and feature additions. Build volumes can exceed 1 meter. Robotic DED cells enable automated repair workflows for legacy defense hardware.
LARGE FORMATREPAIR CAPABLEROBOTIC CELLSTEELINCONEL
/// BINDER + SINTER
Binder Jetting
BJ
Binder deposited onto powder, then sintered in a furnace to full density. No melting, no supports, significantly higher throughput. The production-volume play — designed from the ground up for lights-out batch manufacturing.
HIGH VOLUMENO SUPPORTSLIGHTS-OUT17-4PH SS316L SS
Automation Architecture
BUILDING THE SYSTEMS
Each automation system is designed in-house, trained on proprietary data, and integrated into a unified manufacturing execution system.
Closed-Loop In-Situ Monitoring
The Core AM Intelligence
Meltpool monitoring cameras and photodiode sensors feed real-time data to AI models that detect anomalies layer-by-layer — porosity formation, insufficient fusion, thermal distortion. The system can pause, adjust laser power and scan speed, or flag a region for post-build inspection. This creates the process evidence trail that MIL-STD compliance demands.
Generative Design & DfAM
AI-Driven Geometry Optimization
AI topology optimization and generative design create geometries no human engineer would conceive — lattice structures, organic load paths, consolidated assemblies replacing multi-part bolted designs with single prints. For defense applications, this means performance characteristics that are computationally optimized.
Automated Build Prep & Nesting
Machine Utilization Intelligence
AI optimizes part orientation, support placement, and multi-part nesting on the build plate to maximize machine utilization. Better nesting means more parts per build, pushing utilization from the industry average of 35-45% toward 65%+ — directly impacting revenue per machine.
Robotic Powder Handling
Safety & Consistency Automation
Closed-loop robotic systems for powder sieving, recycling, blending, and dispensing. Reactive metal powders (Ti-6Al-4V especially) are explosive hazards. Automated handling reduces human exposure while maintaining powder quality traceability that defense contracts require.
Digital Twin & Simulation
Computational Manufacturing
AI-driven thermal simulation predicts distortion and residual stress before printing. The digital twin runs alongside the actual build, comparing predicted vs. actual thermal history. Deviations trigger alerts or parameter adjustments. Post-build, the digital twin becomes part of the certification package.
Post-Processing Robotics
Margin Recovery Automation
Automated support removal, robotic polishing, automated EDM for internal channels, and HIP loading/unloading. The post-processing bottleneck is where most AM operations lose margin — automating it compresses lead times and eliminates the skilled labor constraint.
Workflow
FILE TO FINISHED PART
01
Design & DfAM
AI-optimized topology and geometry
02
Build Prep
Automated nesting and simulation
03
Print
Closed-loop monitored build
04
Post-Process
Robotic finishing and HIP
05
Inspect
AI-powered CT and NDT
06
Certify
Auto-generated traceability
Printable Alloys
MATERIALS LIBRARY
Titanium Ti-6Al-4V
Grade 5 · Aerospace Primary
High strength-to-weight ratio, excellent corrosion resistance. The default for aerospace structural components.
UTS: 1,100 MPa
Density: 4.43 g/cm³
Inconel 718
Nickel Superalloy · High Temp
Maintains properties to 700°C. Turbine components, exhaust systems. Notoriously difficult to machine — AM bypasses the pain.
UTS: 1,375 MPa
Max Temp: 700°C
316L Stainless
Austenitic · General Purpose
Excellent corrosion resistance, high ductility. Lower cost entry point for metal AM applications.
UTS: 640 MPa
Elongation: 36-42%
17-4PH Stainless
Precipitation Hardening
High strength through aging heat treatment. Structural brackets, shafts, gears.
UTS: 1,310 MPa
Yield: 1,170 MPa
Aluminum AlSi10Mg
Lightweight · Thermal
Lightweight with good thermal conductivity. Heat exchangers, housings, rapid prototyping.
UTS: 430 MPa
Density: 2.67 g/cm³
Maraging Steel M300
Tool Steel · Ultra-High Strength
Extreme hardness after aging (54 HRC). Tooling, dies, mold inserts with conformal cooling.
UTS: 2,050 MPa
Hardness: 50-54 HRC
MIC Applications
DEFENSE & AEROSPACE USE CASES
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Structural Armor
Lattice-optimized ballistic panels with engineered energy absorption.
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Rapid Spares
On-demand parts for legacy systems. Print instead of waiting 18 months.
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Propulsion
Rocket injectors, turbine blades with integrated cooling channels.
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Hardened Enclosures
EMP-shielded, RF-attenuating housings as single consolidated prints.
Strategic Vision
Casting builds the foundation. Additive builds what casting can't. Automation runs both.
Metal 3D printing is the primary manufacturing pillar. Additive dominates at complexity and speed. Casting dominates at volume. The same AI infrastructure governs both — one intelligence system, two production modalities, full-spectrum capability.
The automation systems designed for AM transfer directly to foundry operations. The compliance muscle is the same. The data architecture is the same. The geometry is limitless.
Investor Overview
AUTONOMOUS MANUFACTURING INFRASTRUCTURE
AI-driven foundry casting and metal additive manufacturing — engineered for defense-grade certification from day one. Proprietary intelligence. Compounding margins. Permanent competitive barriers.
$16.5B
Metal AM Market by 2032
$3.7B
DOD AM Spend by 2028
Investment Thesis
Most manufacturers automate to cut costs. Forge11 automates to build an unassailable compliance moat.
Every AI system we deploy generates process evidence that satisfies defense auditors — the same evidence our competitors spend months producing manually. Our automation cost scales logarithmically while theirs scales linearly.
The proprietary intelligence running our manufacturing floor is trained exclusively on our own production data. It cannot be purchased, replicated, or reverse-engineered. The factory is the software. The software is the moat.
$16.5B
Projected by 2032
Metal AM Market
Global metal additive manufacturing is growing at 24–29% CAGR. Defense and aerospace drive over 40% of demand. Market consolidation has created gaps that new entrants can fill.
$3.7B
DOD Spend by 2028
Defense AM Investment
Department of Defense additive manufacturing spending grew 36.4% year-over-year and shows no signs of slowing. The DOD is actively seeking new qualified suppliers.
89%
Profitability Rate
US Foundry Industry
Despite being a mature industry, 89% of US foundries are profitable. AI-integrated operations command premium margins within an already profitable sector.
Market Intelligence
GROWTH TRAJECTORIES
Metal AM Market
Global Revenue Projection
CAGR: 24–29%
Sources: Grand View Research, MarketsandMarkets, Wohlers 2024
DOD Additive Manufacturing
US Defense Spending
YoY GROWTH: 36.4%
Sources: DoD Budget Justification Docs, Congressional Research Service
DOD ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING BUDGET TREND
36.4% YoY growth · accelerating through FY2028
Dual-Pillar Architecture
MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
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METAL ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Production-grade metal 3D printing with in-house AI monitoring and autonomous build capability. Zero tooling. 20μm resolution. Complex geometries impossible through traditional methods. Closed-loop intelligence from first layer to certification.
L-PBF
Laser Powder Bed Fusion · AI meltpool monitoring
EBM
Electron Beam Melting · Autonomous vacuum builds
DED
Directed Energy Deposition · Robotic repair cells
BINDER JET
High-volume production · Lights-out capable
Ti-6Al-4V
INCONEL 718
SS 316L
17-4PH
AlSi10Mg
CoCr
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INTELLIGENT FOUNDRY
AI-integrated casting with robotic pour systems, predictive chemistry, and autonomous inspection. 8-phase lifecycle control. Builds metallurgical expertise, quality certifications, and defense relationships.
INVESTMENT
30–50%+ margins · AI-controlled process
SAND
Volume production · Robotic shakeout
MIL-STD
AMS
AS9100
NADCAP
ITAR
Financial Infrastructure
THE TAX INCENTIVE STACK
Federal legislation (OBBBA, July 2025) combined with Wyoming's #1 tax competitiveness creates a historically unprecedented incentive environment for manufacturing investment.
100%
Bonus Depreciation — Permanent
Full first-year expensing on all manufacturing equipment with no dollar cap and no phase-down. A $5M equipment investment produces a $5M first-year deduction. Applies to both new and used property.
IRC §168(k) · OBBBA P.L. 119-21 · Effective Jan 20, 2025
$2.5M
Section 179 Expensing — Doubled
OBBBA doubled the limit from $1.25M to $2.56M (2026, indexed). All AM systems, foundry equipment, CNC machines, and inspection equipment qualify as 7-year MACRS property.
IRC §179 · Phase-out at $4.09M total equipment spend
$500K
R&D Payroll Tax Credit — Startups
Qualified small businesses offset up to $500K/year in payroll taxes — even before generating revenue. AM process development, alloy qualification, and AI model training all qualify.
IRC §41 · Gross receipts under $5M · Immediate R&D expensing restored via §174A
$15M
QSBS — Tax-Free Investor Exit
Early investors in a qualifying manufacturing C-corp can exclude 100% of federal capital gains up to $15M per investor, with only a 3-year hold period. Manufacturing is an explicitly qualifying activity.
IRC §1202 · OBBBA raised gross asset threshold to $75M · 3-year hold (reduced from 5)
0%
SBA 504 Loan Fees — Manufacturers
Up to $5.5M for fixed assets with zero upfront guaranty fee and zero annual service fee through FY2026. New MARC Program adds $5M in revolving credit exclusively for manufacturers.
SBA Made in America Program · FY2026 fee waivers
WYOMING STRUCTURAL ADVANTAGE
0%
Mfg Equipment Sales Tax
Manufacturing equipment exemption extended through 2042 (HB0011). Tax Foundation #1 ranking 2025. Cumulative savings exceed $1M+ over 10 years at $2M+ annual profit vs. national average.
Investment Architecture
TWO PILLARS. COMPOUNDING VALUE.
Each pillar de-risks and funds the next. Foundry casting builds metallurgical authority and defense certifications. Additive manufacturing captures the highest-margin opportunity. AI compounds the advantage at every layer.
30–50% Gross Margin · 89% of US Foundries Profitable
AI-integrated investment casting at the highest-value tier. Builds AS9100, Nadcap, ITAR, and CMMC certifications — the compliance infrastructure that takes years to establish and creates permanent competitive barriers. Automated documentation reduces certification costs by 93%.
$780K–$975K Revenue Per Machine/Year at 65% Utilization
The highest-barrier, highest-margin manufacturing modality. Defense-certified autonomous AM operations command premium pricing in a market growing 24–29% annually. AI-driven build prep and lights-out capability push utilization to 65%+ vs. industry average of 35-45%.
Utilization Target vs Industry Avg (35–45%)
Revenue Architecture
MULTI-CHANNEL REVENUE
Channel A
Contract Manufacturing
High-precision casting and AM services for aerospace, defense, and industrial clients. Certified quality at premium margins.
AEROSPACEINDUSTRIALHIGH MARGIN
Channel B
Government & Defense
Highest margins, longest cycles. Contract-based through procurement, prime contractor relationships, and set-aside programs.
GOV CONTRACTSSUBCONTRACTINGSTRATEGIC
Channel C
Rapid Prototyping & Development
Fast-turn metal parts for R&D and engineering teams. AM's zero-tooling advantage enables rapid iteration at premium pricing.
ENGINEERINGFAST-TURN
Channel D
Licensing & Partnerships
Revenue through strategic alliances — licensing proprietary AI models, process certifications, and manufacturing methodologies to qualified partners.
AI LICENSINGPARTNERSHIP
Competitive Moat
FOUR PILLARS
01
Proprietary Intelligence
In-house AI trained on our own manufacturing data. Cannot be purchased, replicated, or reverse-engineered. Gets smarter with every build.
02
Vertical Integration
Fewer dependencies, more margin, full traceability from material to certified finished part.
03
Compliance Infrastructure
MIL-STD, AMS, ITAR from the start. Automated documentation is the barrier to entry.
04
Autonomous Operations
Lights-out capability, predictive maintenance, self-optimizing processes — manufacturing that scales without proportional headcount.
Execution Timeline
GROWTH ROADMAP
2026 — Current
Foundation
Entity formation, AI architecture design, initial sensor instrumentation R&D. Establish manufacturing intelligence pipeline and begin training proprietary models on partner production data.
2026–2027
AI Development & Validation
Deploy and validate core AI models — melt prediction, meltpool monitoring, NDT interpretation. Establish contract manufacturing relationships. Begin certification pipeline for AS9100/ITAR.
Triggered at $5M Net Profit
Autonomous Manufacturing Facility
In-house casting and additive manufacturing with robotic pour systems, automated inspection, and AI process control from day one. Full traceability and MIL-STD compliance built into the factory architecture.
Post-Manufacturing Buildout
Defense Contracts
Prime contractor relationships, set-aside contracts. Full AS9100/ITAR/CMMC compliance. AI-generated evidence trails differentiate Forge11 in qualification audits.
Long-Term Objective
Full Autonomous Integration
Lights-out production capability. Digital twins for every part. Predictive maintenance. AI licensing revenue. The compliance cost per certified part approaches zero at scale.
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INVESTOR INQUIRY
We're building for the long game. We're looking for investors who think the same way.
Forge11 seeks strategic investors who understand autonomous manufacturing, defense alignment, and patient capital.
This isn't a blitz-scale play. It's a compounding-advantage play — each phase builds intelligence that makes the next more valuable and more defensible.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell securities