Pivot International

Pivot International was established in 1972 as a contract manufacturing company. We’ve now 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.

We work with our partners at every stage of the product development process, from design to manufacturing. Pivot has successfully developed products for a wide range of markets, including medical, industrial, sports and entertainment, agriculture, security and defense, and construction.

Our teams of engineers have expertise across a wide range of disciplines—including software and optical design, sensor technology, electrical and mechanical engineering, industrial design, and embedded electronics—we bring your vision to life through cutting-edge innovation and precision engineering.

At Pivot, we integrate design for manufacturing (DFM) practices at all stages of the product development process. Our engineering teams design all products in alignment with DFM principles. DFM allows for a more optimized, cost-effective design that is easily scalable and can be sold across global markets.

Pivot International has 300,000 square feet of manufacturing space and 17 fully automated SMT lines. We also have an advanced change order system, which allows for rapid product updates without inventory gaps. Our partners have the power to choose where their product is manufactured. Products manufactured in the US cost more in workers’ wages but save on shipping and import taxes associated with internationally manufactured products.

We have facilities that are FDA-registered, ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016-certified, and conform to IPC standards. We have quality management systems at site level that control the selection, evaluation, and monitoring of suppliers. We also align with global quality standards and can integrate with our partners’ quality management systems as needed.

In addition to certifying our systems, we are also experienced in getting products approved by regulatory agencies. Our manufacturing facilities produce UL-listed, CSA-approved, and TÜV SÜD America-certified devices.

Our global supply chain team works with project managers to order parts, which are shipped to one of our manufacturing facilities in the US, Philippines, China, or Mexico. Our team is experienced in working across multiple markets and is dedicated to acquiring reliable, cost-effective parts. Our supply chain teams are also experts at navigating import and export processes to efficiently deliver the parts for your product. We use an early warning alert system to identify potential disruptions before they affect manufacturing.

Pivot International’s global teams offer a one-stop shop for product development. Our partners can pull from our worldwide resources—mechanical engineers in Kansas can work with optical designers in Scotland, who work with electronic engineers in Taiwan. Here are our global locations:

Our 78,500 square foot manufacturing space in Manila, Philippines, has over 250 employees. Specializing in medium- and large-volume PCB manufacturing and box builds, Pivot-Hawks has two fully automated SMT lines that are mirrored with one of our US-based facilities, EDM. Capabilities include ultrasonic welding, full functional testing, and full product traceability. The facility has Class 7 and Class 8 cleanrooms, and DFM is integrated into all manufacturing processes. This FDA-registered facility offers an integrated and secure gated design process.

Avatar specializes in short- to large-volume PCB manufacturing facility offers fully automated SMT and through-hole electronic assembly, box builds, full functional testing, automated potting capabilities, and automated conformal coating. Avatar applies DFM practices, fabrication and test techniques, and conforms to industry standards. It also offers IPC-certified design engineers, assembly technicians, and a full test and rework department.

Castle specializes in low-weight, high-power, brushless DC motor and controller solutions. Castle Creations is a leader in brushed and brushless motor design, with experience in direct belt and geared drive trains. Castle has delivered over 1 million brushless DC motors for consumer and industrial applications. Its motors are designed for thermal performance, ensuring consistent output throughout operation and long motor life. Its medium- to large-run PCB manufacturing and product assembly facility has two fully automated SMT lines, automated optical inspection, automated potting, test and rework, conformal coating (dip or spray), overmolding, heavy gage wire soldering, and dynamometer testing.

DCI is our experts in operator interface systems. They work closely with customers to develop custom interfaces for their products. DCI has experience with a wide variety of user interface formats, including large- and small-format LCDs, custom keypads and displays, touchscreens, custom device lighting and indicators, audio indicators and alerts, and integrated global TV tuners.

• DCI China
• DCI has a manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China. The 60,000-square-foot facility offers three fully automated SMT lines, PCBA and console assembly, BGA technology, conformal coating, finished goods assembly, prototype builds, cross-trained operators quality system-document control, and fine pitch, axial, and manual part placement.

• DCI Mexico
• DCI’s Mexico facility in Juarez handles medium- to large-volume PCB manufacturing. The facility’s three fully automated SMT lines mirror DCI’s China facility. The facility offers customized small builds, BGA technology, finished goods assembly, conformal coating, prototype builds, quality systems, cross-trained operators, and fine pitch, axial, and manual part placement.

DigitTron is our US-based small- to large-run design and manufacturing facility. Specializing in surface-mount electric manufacturing, DigitTron offers fully automated SMT and through-hole electronic assembly. This Kansas City area facility manufactures up to 12-layer PCBAs and offers automated potting, conformal coating, and full functional testing. DigitTron’s X-ray machine is a testament to their commitment to quality control.

EDM offers 51,000 square feet of manufacturing space in the Midwest. It features three mirrored SMT lines with Pivot-Hawks. If a natural disaster happens at either facility, design files can be seamlessly transferred to the other location to avoid additional delays. EDM has full functional testing and rework, automated potting and conformal coating, wave and selective solder, laser marking, over-molding capabilities, and a Class 8 cleanroom. The FDA-registered facility also has IPC-certified design engineers and assembly technicians, automatic optical inspection, and BGA removal, replacement, and reballing.

MCC Electronics (MCCE) is our design and manufacturing facility specializing in electric hydraulics for industrial markets. MCCE offers prototype to medium-volume product assembly and industrial controls manufacturing. The facility manufactures IP67-approved devices and integrates DFM practices throughout all manufacturing processes. MCCE also has potting and conformal coating, through-hole PCBA and assembly, full functional testing, and box build capabilities.

Pivot A2E is our experts in sensor technology for the oil and gas and underwater industries. A2E develops products for harsh, potentially explosive environments and has over 20 years of experience in sensor development and electronics design solutions. They also have experience developing ATEX and IECEx certified products, and are well-versed in subsea applications. A2E has also developed products for the renewable energy market and has contributed to a wide variety of medical device developments.

Wideblue are experts in optical design, specializing in photonics, imaging, and optical systems for consumer, industrial, and medical markets. Illumination and imaging systems are tested in Wideblue’s optical lab. They design and develop for a wide range of optical emission and detection systems. They also have expertise in quantum theory and technology, developing several products in the space sector.

Pivot International is an experienced design and manufacturing company that works with our partners to develop designs for their products, update or revise existing designs, and provide manufacturing services at our global facilities. Our multi-disciplined engineering teams and global supply chain network are experts in design for manufacturing and sourcing. With Pivot, you get comprehensive end-to-end visibility, so you know what is happening at every step of the process. Our quality management systems and alignment with manufacturing certifications and standards ensure that we deliver a market-ready product. No matter the market, our team is here to help.

Additional Office Locations:

• Pivot Avatar/DigitTron: 23875 W. 83rd Terrace, Shawnee, Kansas 66227
• Pivot DCI: 3108 Riverport Tech Center Drive, Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043
• Pivot MCC Electronics: 1200 SE Century Drive, Lees Summit, Missouri 64081
• Pivot EDM: 12202 Cary Circle, La Vista, Nebraska 68128
• Pivot Castle Creations: 540 North Rogers Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062