Scorkl – A New Way to Snorkel
Since the creation of the air pump in 1771, people have enjoyed deep-water exploration and scuba diving as both a hobby and as a profession. It allowed divers to submerge to depths never before imagined. Along with the creation of scuba diving came snorkeling. Snorkeling provides divers with an easier and more light-weight alternative to …
Read moreSlicer – A New Way to Sled
Sled riding is a fun activity for children and adults alike to enjoy when the weather is right and the snow is falling. The only necessity is snow…until now. One inventor, Scott Ireland, wanted to find a way for us to enjoy sledding, even if it was 70 degrees and sunny out. Ireland realized that …
Read moreInventing Kevlar
Stephanie Kowlek had an interest in science ever since she was a young girl. Growing up in the 1930’s, she was dissuaded from pursuing a career in a male-dominated profession, but that didn’t stop her. At age 23, Kowlek graduated with a degree in chemistry from Carnegie College (currently named Carnegie Mellon University). She was …
Read moreDavison Designed Bench Featured on the Today Show
Place yourself in the shoes of a coach for your child’s sports team. The score is tied and you have possession of the ball; a timeout is called with just seconds left in the game. You sit your players down on the bench, thinking they’re paying attention to everything you’re saying. The timeout is over, …
Read moreNew Flight Tech Leads to Faster Trips
How many times have you dreaded taking a redeye flight across the country? Or even taking a two-hour flight between states? Supersonic flight isn’t something only achievable by the military or fictional characters in Star Wars movies. Imagine being able to fly across the country in just under three hours. Boom, a leading manufacturer of …
Read moreAnother Davison Developed App Hits the App Store
Davison has released another App into the Apple App Store! The Sweet 16 app is now available for iPhone users to download for free. Are you looking for more of a challenge when it comes to solving puzzles? This App will challenge your mind on an entirely different level. Similar to Sudoku, this App uses …
Read moreDavison App Sparks Consumer Excitement!
Last year, Davison began offering app development in addition to our product development services. This area of our business has recently begun growing in popularity and we are proud to announce that one of the apps we developed for a client, The Photo Hub, is averaging between 400 and 450 downloads per week! Like many …
Read moreThe First Camera Phone
The year is 1997. Big companies like Microsoft and HP are rapidly growing; releasing new technology on a regular basis. However, the technology to take and share a photo instantly still isn’t there. Phillipe Kahn, a software entrepreneur, is tinkering with a new idea that he could instantly take and share a photo, yet he …
Read moreThe Future of Television
The future of flat screen television is just around the corner. LG released a working concept of their latest type of television. The LG OLED Wallpaper television is about the same thickness as a credit card. With the ability to literally roll up your television, consumers will now have a new way to watch TV. …
Read more2017 Top Places to Work – Davison
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette just noted that an area-wide employee survey found Davison Design & Development to be one of the top 50 places to work in Pittsburgh! This is a huge compliment to our team here at Davison for we are constantly adapting to make our work environment satisfying for our employees. We were able …
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