“Free” Electricity?
I’ve always been an ICE (internal combustion engine) guy. I grew up riding motorcycles, tubing behind jet skis, and getting muddy on four-wheelers. But it wasn’t until I bought my …
A Better Way To Wake Up
Summer is officially over and the days have become noticeably shorter here at the 40th latitude. This is the time of year when I become increasingly reliant on my alarm …
Medical Devices, the TSA, and Chewbacca’s Lightsaber
I’ve been working on this post for a while, but yesterday a news story caught my eye that drove me to finish it. Apparently, the Transportation Security Administration recently and …
Apples and Oranges
As of Friday, Apple’s market cap is down over 35% from its September 12, 2012 peak. However, since this article was first published on September 23, 2011, Apple’s market cap …
B2B Social Media
We recently hosted an interesting lunch & learn at our office on the topic of Social Media as a B2B tool. Presented by The Culture of Innovation Collaborative and moderated …
Thick Wired, Thin Wired
Daedalus has grown enough in the last few years to be honored again as one of the fastest-growing Western Pennsylvania companies by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Because of this growth, …
Raccoons, Top Gear, and Aging Eyes
Over the last decade, I have purchased three video games for myself (and a couple hundred for our kids). All of mine have been racing games. Last week I picked …
My Product Is on TV!
There is always a flurry of emails at Daedalus when one of the products we helped design is spotted on TV or in a movie. For some reason, the excitement …
NTSB Cell Phone Ban
Automobiles are arguably the iconic products of the 20th century. At this moment, if I had to pick, I would say that smartphones and portable computers will be the iconic …
Differences To Consider Between Clinical And Home Environments – Industrial Design
Several of our group recently presented at the 2011 Plastics in Medical Devices Conference, in Huron, Ohio. Here’s what Chris Connors had to say on the importance of considering the …