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team more time to cross-train, develop new skills, and focus on higher-value work.
“ On the injection molding side of the business, we’ re adding new presses to our Michigan facilities,” Darren continues.
“ Along with our four high-speed milling machines, two five-axis machines, and an EDM sinker, these investments are expanding our capacity and flexibility.“ Having more presses allows us to run multiple smaller-quantity jobs simultaneously, while new drying equipment helps us manage more
material lots effectively. Ultimately, it’ s
about making life easier for our team and giving them tools and automation
they need to stay productive without waiting on equipment changes. These improvements let our people focus on what they do best: producing high-quality parts and driving continuous improvement.
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“ At our additive manufacturing facility in the Chicagoland area, we made early investments to expand capacity and increase speed and throughput,” Darren adds.“ Today, we operate 13 HP Multi Jet Fusion( MJF) printers with 50 build unit carts, 15 Markforged X7 and Mark Two systems, and a full suite of post-processing equipment.
“ We also invested early in HP’ s training programs to ensure our team members are experts in both processes and maintenance. By adding vision inspection tools and advanced build file software, we’ ve streamlined workflows, improved part quality, and made our engineers’ jobs easier. These investments don’ t just enhance efficiency – they empower our team to develop new skills, take ownership of the process, and continue advancing the possibilities of additive manufacturing.”
While advanced technology is a key part of Uptive’ s operations, every production run begins with careful research and development. The company’ s engineering team works closely with customers to plan, prototype, and refine new components. As Darren explains:“ Effective research and development is critical to the success of any production run. We collaborate with clients through multiple design iterations, using prototypes to guide progress and ensure manufacturability before moving into full production.”
He continues,“ Our services are truly endto-end. We provide more than technical support; we’ re engaged every step of the way. This approach ensures not only an excellent customer experience, but also that the final product meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and reliability.”
Customers continue to work with Uptive long after their first production run is complete. A testament to the quality and caliber of its work, many of the company’ s earliest customers have since grown into longterm partnerships. As Darren details,“ Many of
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