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Every great product starts with an idea. Maybe you’ve discovered a problem that needs solving, imagined a better way to accomplish an everyday task, or thought of something that doesn’t seem to exist yet. Whatever sparked your idea, one question is likely to come to mind: How much does it cost to develop an invention? …

On a hot summer day in 1905, at 433 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, two men named Harry Davis and John P. Harris turned an empty storefront into something extraordinary. They filled the space with 96 borrowed seats from a theater down the road, hung a white sheet at one end to serve as a …

The story behind Raymond’s Super Splitter and the product development process Mixing concrete or mortar often begins with a simple but physically demanding task: lifting a heavy bag, cutting it open, controlling the dust and directing the dry material into a mixing container. For masonry professionals, contractors and serious do-it-yourselfers, repeating that process can add …

The journey to becoming an inventor is different for every inventor. Some inventor journeys begin with a simple question, a spark of curiosity, a moment of frustration, or a problem that needs to be solved.  It’s that moment where someone thinks, “There has to be a better way.” At Davison, innovation is more than a …

The Game of Inventing  Few games have stood the test of time quite like Scrabble. Found in homes, classrooms, and competitions around the world, Scrabble is more than just a board game. It is a story of invention, persistence, and reinvention. At its core, Scrabble reflects the same journey every great idea takes. It begins …

Inventing A Supercar  At Davison, we believe true innovation is driven by bold ideas, disciplined creativity, and cutting-edge engineering. Few industries embody this philosophy better than the automotive world of product and supercars. These extraordinary machines are not just vehicles, they are rolling laboratories where advanced technology, futuristic design, and high-performance systems converge to redefine …