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Setting itself apart from the competition, Uptive focuses on providing comprehensive, human-driven support in an increasingly automated industry. As Darren affirms:“ We produce exceptionally high-precision parts. The work we do is highly advanced and requires technical capabilities that go beyond the scope of automated processes. We have an amazing team of skilled employees, some of whom have been with the company for more than 30 years. We’ re committed to investing in them and their expertise rather than relying solely on automation.
“ There’ s a place for technological advancement; however, the parts we produce are more complex than most, and they require an expert eye. We specialize in high-precision CNC machining, producing components with tight tolerances and complex geometries. Our niche is fine-tuning tooling and intricate parts with multi-axis features, tight fits, and mirror finishes— where every thousandth of an inch matters. That level of precision doesn’ t come from automation alone; it comes from our team’ s skill, experience, and craftsmanship. They’ re the reason we can deliver accuracy and consistency on projects that others won’ t attempt.
“ We operate across two complementary areas of manufacturing. Our traditional manufacturing services center on highprecision CNC machining, plastic molding, metal tooling, and fabrication, while our additive manufacturing capabilities represent the next generation of production, combining speed, flexibility, and design freedom.”
Uptive’ s tooling expertise plays a key role in these capabilities. At Phoenix Tooling & Molding, engineers design and manufacture complex aluminum molds that support both prototype and production runs. Its inhouse tooling capabilities allow for shorter lead times, greater precision, and tighter integration between tool design and part manufacturing. Its sheet metal fabrication division also expands Uptive’ s versatility,
▲ Technician running the sinker EDM machine at Phoenix Tooling & Molding
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