Runway Lighting Product Lines
Aviation
Industrial design and engineering for highly visible and durable aviation airfield lighting systems.
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Public engineering firm profile
Daedalus, Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
Research, Design, and Engineering
- Services
- 40
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 11
- Leaders
- 4
- Founded
- 1979
- Size Estimate
- 11-50 employees
Overview
Daedalus is an interdisciplinary product development practice of ethnographic researchers, industrial designers, interface designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, software engineers, and human factors specialists. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it brings successful products to market for clients ranging from startups to multinational corporations.
- Founded
- 1979
- Size Estimate
- 11-50 employees
Services
Research
Gathers deep user insights and analyzes market needs through field-based methodologies to inform and guide the product development lifecycle.
Industrial Design
Synthesizes aesthetic vision, functional ergonomics, and manufacturing constraints into compelling product concepts.
Human Factors & Usability
Applies cognitive psychology and ergonomic principles to ensure products are safe, intuitive, and effective for end users.
Interface Design
Creates clear, engaging, and highly functional digital interfaces that bridge the gap between user and machine.
Mechanical Engineering
Transforms concepts into robust physical solutions through detailed structural design, analysis, and material selection.
Electrical Engineering
Designs reliable circuitry and embedded electronics that power intelligent devices and systems.
Software Engineering
Develops high-performance code for embedded systems, desktop applications, and advanced digital utilities.
Prototyping & Testing
Builds physical representations of concepts to validate performance, durability, and user acceptance before production.
Project Management
Coordinates interdisciplinary timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution from concept to launch.
Industries
Firm type
Project types
Runway lighting product linesInsulated concrete forms machineRobotic cucumber harvestingAdaptive bed technologyIV compounding robotHandheld particulate monitorMine communicatorSearch and rescue deviceSmall air sampling pumpNoise dosimeterModular cooler systemPatient interaction systemLaparoscopic lens cleanerGas flow monitor appHazardous gas and combustibles area monitorMining machine remote controlMail screenerLongarm quilting machineAcoustic pipe locatorBottle wash/fill stationOxygen blenderRFID surgical wandBilirubin screening devicePrescription filling interfaceNurse call buttonTomato harvesting end effectorMoonwalkers enhanced mobilityFall safety sensor hookRobotic stepper armReal-time personal dust monitorLaparoscopic probe enclosureVentis proParticulate exposure monitorDisk cloning softwareFirefighter SCBA researchEmotional impact interviews
Projects
Robotic Cucumber Harvesting
Agriculture
Agricultural robotics engineering to automate cucumber identification and harvesting.
View project sourceIV Compounding Robot
Healthcare
Robotic automation system designed for sterile, precise, and safe intravenous drug compounding in clinical laboratories.
View project sourceNoise Dosimeter
Industrial
Occupational safety monitoring device engineered to measure personal noise exposure in industrial environments.
View project sourceHazardous Gas & Combustibles Area Monitor
Industrial
An industrial area monitoring system developed to detect combustible and toxic gases in hazardous workspaces.
View project sourceBilirubin Screening Device
Healthcare
A medical screening tool designed for non-invasive testing of bilirubin levels in newborn infants.
View project sourceMine Communicator
Mining
A ruggedized, high-reliability communication system engineered for underground mining personnel.
View project sourceAcoustic Pipe Locator
Industrial
A specialized locating device designed to trace buried municipal and industrial pipes using acoustic wave technology.
View project sourceMoonwalkers Enhanced Mobility
Consumer Products
An innovative wearable robotic mobility device designed to accelerate walking speed.
View project sourceVentis Pro
Industrial
A multi-gas personal monitor developed to enhance occupational safety and real-time threat awareness.
View project sourceLaparoscopic Lens Cleaner
Healthcare
A specialized medical device designed to maintain camera lens clarity during minimally invasive surgeries.
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Leadership
Matt Beale
Principal / Lead Industrial Designer
Carolynn Johnson
Cognitive Psychologist
Justin Clack
Principal Systems Engineer
Matthew Sass
Lead Industrial Designer
Publications
Published in AAMI Horizons
article | 2013
Testimonials
Daedalus has proven to be a dependable and valuable resource for performing research, creating and engineering designs, developing technology, and advancing new product development.
They provide significant contributions whether the scope of the project is as little as providing one-time feedback on our work or as large as leading a significant project that concludes with prototypes and requires modest direct company involvement.