Rapid Manufacturing Providers Merge to Create Uptive Brand 

Driven by customers seeking a manufacturing partner that offers a comprehensive suite of additive and traditional rapid manufacturing technologies, Re3dtech, GoProto, Stanfordville Machine & Manufacturing and Phoenix Proto Technologies have merged to create Uptive, a disruptive force in the rapid response additive and traditional manufacturing industry. The Uptive brand provides production-grade parts across numerous end markets including medical, electronics, consumer, automotive, aerospace and defense, automation and industrial, among others. 

Uptive also announces the launch of its new branding and an enhanced online presence, available at uptivemfg.com. The customer service-oriented website offers a range of resources, including the ability to request a quote and a knowledge base library, with a focus on providing a human-touch experience and educating customers. 

Uptives’s capabilities include additive manufacturing (AM), rapid prototyping, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding and tooling, and post-processing and finishing. The company’s experts offer step-by-step advice and accurate, custom-part development that helps bring their customers’ visions to life.  

“The creation of Uptive reflects our expanded offerings and aligns with the ongoing execution of our growth strategy,” Tom Kerscher, CEO of Uptive, explains. “As the digital manufacturing landscape shifts to a more automated, auto-quote focused and virtual marketplace, our biggest strength remains our ability to offer human-driven quick response expertise, unmatched customer service and high-quality components throughout every step of the manufacturing process.”

Uptive’s companies are committed to upholding and exceeding the high standards and core values its customers have come to expect — a collective vision of growth, innovation, best-in-class support and a steadfast commitment. Brands under the Uptive umbrella include:

• Re3dtech – AM capabilities, including HP multi-jet fusion and Markforged composites.
• GoProto – Turnkey plastic and metal part manufacturing solutions including rapid prototyping, AM, cast urethane, CNC machining, rapid sheet metal, rapid injection molding and tooling, production parts and part finishing.
• Stanfordville Machine & Manufacturing – CNC machining of aluminum, steel, stainless steel, brass, copper and plastic parts
• Phoenix Proto Technologies – On-demand manufacturing for prototype through production quantity parts, specializing in design, production-quality aluminum tooling and injection moldings services.

“We couldn’t be more excited about the recent acquisition through Core Industrial,” Lori Lammon, vice president of sales, Phoenix Proto Technologies, says. “Joining of a large team of like-minded individuals and businesses will not only allow us to continue providing rapid prototype tooling for our customers, but also offer additional products and services through our platform. While we look to grow our business over the next few years, ultimately we’re passionate about helping our customers grow their businesses as well!” 

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