Aspire Engineering presents itself as a leader in tool and die design, specializing in sheet metal tooling, transfer, line, and progressive dies, with capabilities in 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting using Catia V5 and AutoCAD Mechanical, complemented by process simulation and a philosophy focused on simplicity, robustness, and ease of manufacture. Key Points Aspire Engineering focuses on designing sheet metal tooling, including transfer, line, and progressive dies. The company utilizes 3D solid modeling and 2D design, primarily with Catia V5 and AutoCAD Mechanical. Full tooling designs are intended to be manufacturing-friendly, suitable for CNC milling and CNC wire EDM processes. The design philosophy emphasizes keeping tools tough and simple while evaluating every aspect of the final part. Emphasis is placed on the use of purchased components to streamline design, build, and maintenance. The firm highlights extensive experience, noting over 625 tools designed by January 2007 and 18 years of die-building/design expertise. The team combines ground-up project understanding with formal trade experience (6 years as an accredited journeyman die maker and 10 years as a tool engineer) to cover all facets of the design process. Aspire Engineering offers process simulation services to validate designs prior to production. Contact details are provided for Sean Hanify, including phone number and email address, along with the company address in Sparta, MI. The portfolio emphasizes a broad capability across tool design to support manufacturing efficiency and reliability.