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Mechanical Engineering: Pressing Problems and Emerging Solutions
Posted: October 27, 2019The mechanical engineering sector has played a significant role in the innovation of renewable energy and green technology. Due to this role, many industry leaders have a high awareness of both economic and ecological problems related to climate change, as well as a vested interest in creating solutions.
Putting aside the question of whether climate change is natural or human-made, at Pivot International, we’ve earned a reputation for our agile and innovative supply chain solutions. Thanks to our global network, we’re well prepared to protect our partners against threats.
Pivot International Acquires Castle Creations
Posted: October 25, 2019We’re thrilled to announce that Castle Creations, the leading aftermarket manufacturer of high-performance electronic speed controls and brushless direct current (DC) motors for radio-controlled (R/C) car, air and multirotor hobby applications and industrial unmanned aerial vehicles, is now part of the Pivot International family!
Acquiring the Kansas City-based Castle Creations has given us the opportunity to enter the electronics speed control and brushless DC motor retail markets.
Software Development in the Age of AI: What You Need to Know
Posted: October 16, 2019Software development is undergoing a paradigm shift. Data is superseding code and rewriting the industry. The catalyst? Artificial intelligence. In this post we discuss the key takeaways from this ongoing evolution.
At Pivot International, we’re at the forefront of the latest advancements in AI that are changing the game for software development. As a premier single-source partner, we’ve worked with some of the most successful names in software to bring products from design to development to production.
How a Product Development Company Can Speed Up Your Time to Market
Posted: October 10, 2019A company’s ability to quickly bring a product to market is a primary competitive advantage. Reaching consumers first is a significant factor in successfully positioning your product, differentiating your brand, and establishing brand loyalty. At Pivot International, we bring an impressive track record of helping businesses design, develop, and manufacture products effectively and efficiently. Here are some of the proven approaches we take for expediting this process.
Do’s and Don’ts When Looking For A Global Manufacturer For Your Product
Posted: October 2, 2019Global manufacturing is essential for U.S. companies looking to expand into international markets, reduce labor costs, and counteract resource shortages. Finding the right global manufacturer, however, takes time and effort.
With more than 46 years of experience in global manufacturing, Pivot International has successfully partnered with thousands of businesses. Not uncommonly, we find that a large number of these businesses have had negative experiences with other partners. These experiences can be avoided by adhering to the following “do’s” and “don’ts”.
4 Hurdles to Global Distribution and How to Overcome Them
Posted: October 1, 2019Your business has a robust domestic track record, and you’re ready to take things to the next level. It’s time to start selling your product around the world. Tapping into international markets, however, isn’t the simplest of tasks.
How does your company pursue this new venture? At Pivot International, we’ve been providing access to our global manufacturing resources, industry experience, and expertise for more than 46 years. We’re well aware of the obstacles that come with making products available worldwide, and how to best assist our partners in successfully tackling them. With this in mind, these are four of the most common hurdles to global distribution, and how your company can overcome them.
A Step-by-Step Checklist for Your Most Successful Product Launch Ever
Posted: September 24, 2019After you’ve finished designing and developing your product, it’s easy to think the hardest part is over.
The product launch phase, however, comes with its own requirements, considerations, and many items to oversee. At Pivot International, we’ve found having a checklist at this stage is critical. In order to ensure a successful product launch, we suggest the following checklist:
