Technology is being integrated into a wide variety of fields, from medical care to smart homes. Agricultural technology, or AgriTech / Agtech, is also on the rise. This innovative sector includes a range of tools designed to enhance farming practices. Farm-management software, farm automation systems, and remote sensing technologies are key agtech tools. These advancements...Read More The post The Rise of AgriTech in Our Advancing World appeared first on Pivot International ..read more

Successful products are designed to meet a need. While this is still true, products no longer only serve one function or solve one problem. Mobile phones were designed to make calls from anywhere, but now they also function as cameras, calculators, and calendars. First-of-their-kind, or legacy, products still serve a valuable purpose for consumers, but...Read More The post Upgrading your Legacy Product with an IoT Solution appeared first on Pivot International ..read more

Manufacturing is the backbone of the American economy. It’s driven growth, created jobs, and fostered innovation. Through the years, there have been expansions in the industrial landscape to include Mexico and Canada, making North America a manufacturing powerhouse. As consumer demand drives speed and innovation, manufacturing companies must adapt to new technologies and trends to...Read More The post Manufacturing Trends in North America appeared first on Pivot International ..read more

You had an idea for a product. Concept sketches were drawn, market research validated the need for your product, you identified potential customers, and prototypes were created. However, the design process is still far from over. As feedback is gathered and technical issues are resolved, changes will be made to the design. Decisions regarding materials,...Read More The post From Prototype to Production: The Design Process Explained appeared first on Pivot International ..read more

Many consumers only see the version of a product that appears in stores, but the process of getting a product to market begins long before it even reaches the factory. From conceptualization to prototype to beta testing, there are many steps to designing and developing a product before it reaches production. Ideation and Conceptualization All...Read More The post From Concept to Prototype: The Design Process Explained appeared first on Pivot International ..read more

Pivot International started in 1972 as a contract manufacturer with a small engineering team. Now in business for over 50 years, we’ve grown to become a global product development, engineering, and manufacturing company. We’ve strategically increased our capabilities and global footprint to better serve our partners. We don’t just engineer to make something—we engineer to manufacture. Over the past several years, we have made strategic acquisitions to increase our skills, bringing in experts with a wide range of capabilities. While still offering contract manufacturing, our teams now work wit ..read more

You had an idea for a product. Concept sketches were drawn, market research validated the need for your product, you identified potential customers, and prototypes were created. However, the design process is still far from over. As feedback is gathered and technical issues are resolved, changes will be made to the design. Decisions regarding materials, manufacturing processes, and cost considerations must be carefully evaluated. Transitioning from a working prototype to a market-ready product involves rigorous testing, compliance with regulatory standards, and scaling up production capabiliti ..read more

Many consumers only see the version of a product that appears in stores, but the process of getting a product to market begins long before it even reaches the factory. From conceptualization to prototype to beta testing, there are many steps to designing and developing a product before it reaches production. Ideation and Conceptualization All products start with an idea, serving as the foundational spark for innovation and development. Generating new and innovative product ideas is crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the market, as it allows companies to meet evolving consumer needs an ..read more

In the exciting world of product development, your finished product often takes center stage. But behind the scenes there are a myriad of moving parts, decisions, and relationships. One of these relationships is the one you have with your product development partner. The new product development partnership is crucial to the success of your product and time to market. Pivot International is a proven product development partner with over 50 years in business. We help our customers design, develop, and manufacture award-winning products. We know firsthand how important developing and maintaining ..read more

Developing a consumer electronic product can be exciting, but navigating the complexities of design, engineering, and production can be daunting for any company. Whether you’re a startup or an established company aiming to expand your product line, the journey from concept to market-ready device can be challenging. Partnering with an established product development company can be the key to unlocking your product’s full potential and bringing it to market quickly and efficiently. Benefits of Partnering with a Product Design Firm There are several things to consider when deciding whether or no ..read more