PDT, an Astronics Company
Gil Cavada has worked as a Design Director at PDT, an Astronics Company since December 2017. Prior to that, they held the position of Industrial Design Director at PDT, an Astronics Company since May 2012. From January 2004 to May 2012, they worked as a Senior Industrial Designer at product development technology. Before that, they were a Designer at Product Development Technologies from April 2001 to December 2003.
Gil Cavada attended the Illinois Institute of Technology from 1995 to 1999, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Product Design.
PDT, an Astronics Company
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.