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Key Benefits of Working with Cross-Functional Teams in Product Development

Posted: December 4, 2024 If your company has not implemented cross-functional teams, partnering with a company with experienced teams in place is the quickest path to success. Existing cross-functional teams have established a strong team dynamic that can instantly be applied to developing your product. Additionally, a learning curve exists when entering new industries that seasoned teams have already passed, leading to a quicker time-to-market.
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The Importance of Using CAD in Product Design

Posted: November 2, 2024 When it comes to software design programs, computer-aided design (or those of us in the technology world lovingly refer to it as CAD), has been around since the 1980s. CAD is used to create two- and three-dimensional models, producing more accurate designs faster and at a lower cost than manual drafts and physical models.
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Which Type of Motor is Right for Your Product?

Posted: October 15, 2024 From air conditioning and agricultural equipment to toothbrushes and wind-up cars, we are surrounded by motors. However, motors are not one-size-fits-all. It is essential to choose an appropriate motor for your product that fits your budget and performance requirements. Pivot International has extensive experience in motor control design and build. Our cross-functional team has developed AC and DC motors for various applications. The addition of Castle Creations and DCI to the Pivot family of companies has expanded our motor expertise. To learn more about how we can help with your motor selection and design, contact our team to get started.
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How Technology is Transforming the Construction Industry

Posted: September 24, 2024 Depending on how you define construction, it may be older than modern humans. The oldest evidence of a hominin structure is 1.8 million years old. Construction as we know it, producing large buildings and roads, dates to Mesopotamia 6,000 years ago, where bricks were the primary building material. The Industrial Revolution completely transformed construction. It gained massive popularity as a profession as well as scientific breakthroughs led to expansive alternatives of building materials. Almost a century later, the Bessemer Process revolutionized steel production, making materials more affordable. Steel, combined with advancements in equipment, allowed engineers to design taller buildings than ever before.
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The Rise of AgriTech in Our Advancing World

Posted: September 9, 2024 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 enable farms to operate with greater precision and efficiency, ultimately leading to increased productivity and sustainability in agriculture.
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Upgrading your Legacy Product with an IoT Solution

Posted: August 26, 2024 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 products connected to the Internet of Things (IoT) through Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, and more are the future of the market.
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Manufacturing Trends in North America

Posted: July 27, 2024 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 survive.
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Pivot International and Our Global Family of Companies: A Comprehensive Overview

Posted: July 5, 2024 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.
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From Prototype to Production: The Design Process Explained

Posted: June 23, 2024 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 capabilities. Many important decisions must be made to get a product from prototype to production.
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From Concept to Prototype: The Design Process Explained

Posted: June 17, 2024 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.
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