Every great venture has a story, and we’re no exception.
Topics: Counterbalances, Manufacturing, Smokin' Ugly
RVs could easily be dubbed "tiny houses on wheels." While they offer a touch of luxury for your camping adventures, it's no secret that space is limited.
Topics: Counterbalances, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Aesthetics
Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinge Installation Guide for Professional Design
Installing a heavy-duty industrial hinge sounds like a daunting task. Whatever the project is, if the hinge is not designed or installed properly, can lead to safety concerns and operational inefficiencies.
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinge, Industrial
Multipurpose Bed Designs & Other Motion Control Solutions: 5 Perks
Maximizing comfort and value in an interior space is both fun and challenging for home and hospitality designers. It’s the #1 priority for tiny homes and studio apartments, but also a worthwhile endeavor for those designing in larger spaces.
That’s why multipurpose and fold-out furniture is quickly gaining traction in the home and hospitality markets.
Fold-out and multipurpose furniture either serve multiple functions, allow for easy storage, or both.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Medical Equipment, hospitality
Topics: Design, Appliance, Hinge, Hidden Hinges
Trade Show Trail: National Restaurant Association Show 2024, NeoCon
Topics: trade shows
Topics: Motion Control, Push Cart, Book Lift Mechanism
Bad Ergonomic Design & How to Spot It in Your Office Equipment
Raise your hand if you’d love to be uncomfortable at your workstation because of its furnishings and equipment.
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Nothing can put a damper on a workday – and productivity – than having office equipment that makes it a job to find some level of comfort while using. Another way: we’ve all sat in that chair that is impossible to find a good position in or at that desk that’s the wrong height, and we all avoid using them again.
Topics: Ergonomics
Editor's Note: This piece is an installment of an occasional series that looks at metalworking and fabrication services offered by Weber Knapp.
Topics: Applications, Manufacturing, Services, CNC Turning Services
What Is A Hidden Hinge On A Refrigerator? A Closer Look
Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly reveals the widespread use of hidden hinges in premium models. As the name suggests, these hinges are invisible to the casual glance and therefore create a more seamless look in the kitchen.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing