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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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Fitness Monitors: Redefining Personal Health

Posted: May 28, 2024 In an ever-evolving world filled with new technology, one area that has seen exponential growth in the last decade is personal fitness monitors. People who once started their days with solitary runs on sidewalks can now run through the mountains with a personal trainer, all from the comfort of their own homes. When developing a fitness tracker, it is vital to have a partner who understands the ever-changing world of technology. However, as new features are developed, it is still important to give proper attention to standard features to produce the best product.
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Successful Product Development Partnership Do’s and Don’ts

Posted: March 27, 2024 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. This 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 good working relationships with our customers can be, and we wanted to share our insights on this crucial and often underestimated part of the product development process.
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Unlocking Success in Consumer Electronics: Your Manufacturing Partner Holds the Key

Posted: February 28, 2024 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.
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Charting the Course of New Product Development in 2024 and Beyond

Posted: December 21, 2023 As the dust settles on 2023, the horizon of 2024 shimmers with the promise of innovation. In the ever-evolving landscape of new product development (NPD), the winds of change are stirring, whispering tales of technological marvels and consumer experiences yet to be imagined. So, fasten your seatbelts, fellow explorers, as we embark on a voyage through the uncharted waters of NPD in 2024 and beyond, navigating the exciting currents of cutting-edge technologies and emerging trends.
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