Uptive
A rapid manufacturing service provider offering a comprehensive suite of additive and traditional manufacturing technologies with a human-centric, consultative approach.
- CEO / Founder
- Tom Kerscher
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Private Equity
- Key Investors
- CORE Industrial Partners (lead investor)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["Additive Manufacturing (DMLS, SLS, SLA, FDM)","CNC Machining","Injection Molding","Urethane Casting","Sheet Metal Fabrication"]
Technological Advantage
A 'human-in-the-loop' business model that contrasts with competitor's fully-automated platforms, providing customers with expert consultation on design for manufacturability (DFM) and process selection.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Combining the speed of digital manufacturing with deep human expertise to guide customers from design to full-scale production, ensuring manufacturability and quality.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on a consultative, high-touch service model rather than a purely transactional, auto-quote platform. Offers a broader, integrated set of services due to the merger of four distinct companies.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Engineers and product developers in medical, aerospace, automotive, and consumer industries requiring prototypes and production parts.
Industry Verticals
["Medical","Aerospace/Defense","Automotive","Consumer Products","Industrial"]
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; Fathom Manufacturing
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Revenue: $10M
Major Milestones
["Formation in 2023 through the merger of RE3DTECH, GoProto, Stanfordville Machine & Mfg, and Phoenix Proto Technologies."]
Notable Customers
Central Sound