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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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Motion Control Manufacturers – Where We Come From

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 30, 2024 2:25:15 PM

Every great venture has a story, and we’re no exception.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Manufacturing, Smokin' Ugly

Maximizing Space: 5 RV Design Ideas

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 20, 2024 2:00:00 PM

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.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Aesthetics

Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinge Installation Guide for Professional Design

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 29, 2024 9:45:00 AM

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.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinge, Industrial

Multipurpose Bed Designs & Other Motion Control Solutions: 5 Perks

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 20, 2024 2:55:00 PM

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.

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Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Medical Equipment, hospitality

Wine Fridge Design & Why Hidden Hinges Are a Must

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 19, 2024 12:14:51 PM

Consider an upscale restaurant on a busy Saturday evening.

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Topics: Design, Appliance, Hinge, Hidden Hinges

Trade Show Trail: National Restaurant Association Show 2024, NeoCon

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 7, 2024 12:35:44 PM

The 2024 trade show trail calls our name again, and it's taking us to Chicago.

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Topics: trade shows

Chapter 2: Book Lift Mechanism FAQs

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 2, 2024 10:02:23 AM

A library-goer checks out a book or other piece of physical media.

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Topics: Motion Control, Push Cart, Book Lift Mechanism

Bad Ergonomic Design & How to Spot It in Your Office Equipment

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 14, 2024 9:20:00 AM

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.

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Topics: Ergonomics

[Capability Spotlight] CNC Turning Services

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 10, 2024 4:04:29 PM

Editor's Note: This piece is an installment of an occasional series that looks at metalworking and fabrication services offered by Weber Knapp.

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Topics: Applications, Manufacturing, Services, CNC Turning Services

What Is A Hidden Hinge On A Refrigerator? A Closer Look

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 10, 2024 10:24:00 AM

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.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing