Autentica
Blockchain and NFT-based platform for secure digital inventory, IP protection, and on-demand 3D-printed spare parts across automotive, aerospace, defence, and maritime industries.
- CEO / Founder
- Irma Gilbert
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Growth Stage
- Total Funding
- $1.2M
- Latest Round
- Pre-Seed
- Key Investors
- Innovate UK; NorthInvest; 3D Incubator; Forest Valley Institute
Technology & Products
Key Products
Autentica Industrial Platform (Web3 marketplace for NFT-backed 3D-printed parts); Click-to-Print system; SaaS for digital spare parts supply chain; Blockchain-based IP protection via NFTs; Distributed manufacturing coordination; API integrations with existing digital inventories
Technological Advantage
First mover in NFT-protected digital inventory for industrial 3D printing; patent-grade IP protection via blockchain; integration with Oracle cloud infrastructure; partnerships with University of Sheffield AMRC; Innovate UK-backed development
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Secure blockchain/NFT-protected 3D printing ecosystem enabling OEMs to distribute digital spare parts designs globally for local on-demand 3D printing, reducing lead times from up to 135 days to under 72 hours and cutting storage costs by 70%
How They Differentiate
Uses NFT-backed blockchain to stream G-CODE tokens instead of distributing CAD files, giving OEMs full control over who prints their parts; combines additive manufacturing, distributed ledger (blockchain), and AI into one platform; enables Click-to-Print experience for non-expert buyers; claims 99.99% IP protection rate
Market & Competition
Target Customers
OEMs, design owners, automotive aftermarket parts distributors, dealers, repair centres, 3D printing service bureaus, defence and aerospace spare parts procurement
Industry Verticals
Automotive; Aerospace; Defence; Maritime; Oil & Gas; Space; Medical & Life Sciences; Bioprinting; Appliances; Electronics
Competitors
Spare Parts 3D; Replique; 3YOURMIND
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
2021: Company founded by Irma Gilbert; 2021-2023: Innovate UK grant-funded development with AMRC and Oracle; Oct 2023: Official platform launch at Sci-Tech Daresbury; 2023: $1.2M pre-seed funding; 2023: Tested with 500 customers and 600 3D printing service providers; 2024: Expanded focus to defence, aerospace, maritime sectors
Notable Customers
500 customers tested including OEMs and car dealers (as of Oct 2023); network of 600 3D printing service providers; Fiat Brazil; ROART Engineering