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7 Incredible ESC and Brushless Motor Applications for Industrial, Commercial, and Hobbyist Markets
Posted: May 19, 2021If you're trying to develop a high-performance product that involves any kind of motion, ESC (electronic speed control) and brushless motors are an essential part of the equation. ESCs allow for high degrees of configurability, customization, and variability in motion control. And high-efficiency brushless motors provide the exceptional power-to-weight ratio needed for premium products.
Technical Diversity: The Key to Escaping the Hyperspecialization Trap
Posted: May 6, 2021Technical Diversity — having an extensive range of product solutions for tackling a design or development challenge — is one of the most important things you can look for in a product development partner.
Without the benefit of technical diversity, your company may fall prey to the hyperspecialization trap. While specialization is good, hyperspecialization is not. Hyperspecialization occurs when firms focus too narrowly on excelling in a few ready-made solutions for a few well-defined problems. While this can be a perfectly serviceable model for low-complexity consumer products, it poses at least three significant dangers for innovations that lie outside this narrow category. Let’s take a look at each.
Wi-Fi 6 Holds Game-Changing Possibilities for New Product Development
Posted: April 28, 2021If you’ve not yet heard of Wi-Fi 6, it won’t be long before you do. Wi-Fi 6 is the future of Wi-Fi and IoT. With it comes game-changing possibilities for new product development across nearly every conceivable industry and market.
At Pivot International, we are worldwide leaders in the design, development, and manufacturing of products created to capitalize on the rapidly expanding market fueled by this new technology. With nearly fifty years of expertise across fourteen industries and numerous markets, we help our customers seize emerging opportunities related to the rapidly mounting demand for Wi-Fi 6 applications.
How Domestic Manufacturing Can Deliver Offshore Supply Chain Advantages
Posted: April 21, 2021For nearly three decades, American companies have been offshoring manufacturing services. Between ongoing trade tensions, increased regulatory restrictions, and the recent Suez Canal debacle, companies are struggling with the challenge of how to get offshore supply chain advantages closer to home.
The most simple solution for general contract manufacturing needs is to partner with a domestic manufacturer. Many companies, however, are reluctant to do so because they assume domestic sourcing can’t be as competitive and cost-effective as offshoring. We, at Pivot International, will show how our integrative sourcing solutions are disproving this assumption and demonstrating that domestic manufacturing can come with a wealth of benefits.
Three Keys for Capitalizing on Cellular Technology
Posted: March 31, 2021Cellular technology continues to evolve with the demands of the digital age, inspiring startups to enterprise organizations alike to identify and seize emerging opportunities in this product sector. And between the appearance of 5G, Wi-Fi 6, and the pandemic-accelerated societal shift to virtual communication, the market for cellularly connected innovations is not only increasing but exploding. (The global wireless connectivity market is expected to reach $127.9 billion USD by 2027, with a CAGR growth rate of 12.5% in the forecast period from 2019 to 2027.)
At Pivot International, we are a worldwide leader in helping companies design, develop, manufacture, and distribute innovative product solutions. As leaders in the global supply chain with nine company-owned subsidiaries across three continents, we are uniquely positioned to help our partners capitalize on the market for cellular technology products.
To Drive Down the Cost of Goods Sold, Check These Five Boxes
Posted: March 24, 2021COGS, which stands for Cost of Goods Sold, is the direct costs incurred from bringing a new product to market. It includes everything from raw-materials and components costs, to design and engineering costs, to manufacturing and distribution costs. The objective, of course, is to minimize COGS while maximizing market value, since the larger the difference between the two, the greater the potential for ROI.
For this reason, driving down COGS is a crucial aspect of bringing a profitable product to market. With this in mind, here are the five most important boxes to check.
Smaller, Better, Smarter, Faster. How High-Performance Motor Control Applications are the Product Solution You’ve Been Looking For
Posted: March 17, 2021It's now possible to build smart ESCs (IoT-enabled Electronic Speed Controls) and brushless DC motors that can handle more than twice this many amps and generate up to 20 units of horsepower — all in a product that fits in the palm of your hand. Moreover, these motors far outperform those found in the fastest stock vehicles, going from 0 to 60 in 1.6 seconds and pushing speeds upwards of 170 MPH. (Move over, Tesla.)
Market Demand and Sales are Not the Same
How to Successfully Translate the First Into the Second
Posted: March 3, 2021
Before developing any product, it's essential to determine the difference between whether your target market will view your product as a need vs. a want. This question needs to be addressed from several angles, which we'll explore in this piece:
1. We'll discuss the distinction between wants and needs. 2. We'll examine the role of product development in successfully translating the first into the second. 3. We'll look at the sales and marketing piece of the equation.
Midwest Manufacturing:
Why it’s a Winning Bet for Your Business
Posted: February 24, 2021
You’ve spent months or even years developing your product, and now it’s time to start looking for a manufacturing partner. Or maybe you haven’t yet begun to develop your product and are looking for an integrative partner who can take you from conception to launch, handling everything in between.
The search for a manufacturing partner will need to include considerations of cost, quality control, and scope of experience. It will also need to include considerations of technological investment, ease of communication, and site access. Let’s look at how each fits together in an integrative model and why a midwest manufacturing partner can be an incredibly advantageous choice.
Wholes vs. Heaps: Do You Know the Difference?
Posted: February 10, 2021We’ve all heard the expression that “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts,” but what exactly does that mean, and why is it crucial to understand for successful product development?
A “whole” is different from a “totality.” A totality is a collection of parts (a “heap”), whereas a “whole” refers to the relationships and synergy between them. A heap is a box of puzzle pieces; a whole is what happens when you put them together. We all intuitively understand this, but in practice, putting the puzzle pieces together to create the bigger picture can be challenging for even the smartest of people.
