PDT was founded in 1995 by ex-Motorola engineers with a fresh approach to product design. Today, PDT is a 280+ multidisciplinary team providing turnkey product development services and contract manufacturing across industries. Seamless collaboration between disciplines helps us deliver - concept through commercialization - with accelerated projecttimelines.Grounded in creativity, our work is balanced by an understanding of your business, needs of your customers, and demands of your market. We scout the latest design and technology trends to help our clients accelerate innovation, from the Internet of Things (IoT) to Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, and Medical Devices.PDT was named to Crain’s 2020 List of Chicago’s Largest R&D Labs. Our work has been recognized by distinguished authorities and 120+ awards, including Bloomberg Businessweek, Fast Company, International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), Crystal Cabin Award, Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA), Red Dot Design Award, CES Innovation Awards, and the GOOD DESIGN Award.

Aviation & Aerospace

Biotechnology

Consulting

Design

Intellectual Property

Military

Telecommunications

PDT, an Astronics Company

Gil Cavada

John Hannon

Marty Kimbell

Greg Nielan

The Leadership Team at PDT, an Astronics Company, guides the overall strategic vision and direction of the organization. Composed of experienced professionals, including the Founder & CEO, COO/Director of Engineering, and Managing Director, this team fosters collaboration across disciplines to drive innovation and ensure high-quality product development. They are dedicated to navigating market trends and aligning the company's goals with client needs, ultimately enhancing PDT's reputation as a leader in turnkey product development and contract manufacturing.

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