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Dream Kitchen Design with Mechanical Motion Control
Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, kitchen
When most people think of workplace ergonomics, they think of the office worker who sits 8 hours a day in front of a computer.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Medical Equipment, Safety
Saving Space with Innovative Heavy Duty Hinge Design
Today’s buyers want more features integrated into their products. They also want something that either doesn't take up a lot of space or uses space in a unique, effective way. So, how does a product designer balance the two?
Topics: Applications, Design, Grill, Aesthetics, Food Industry, Cost, kitchen
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Lid Support
Mechanical Motion Control Solutions: Find the Right Option
Whether you’re designing a kitchen appliance, a bar countertop, or ergonomic office furniture, incorporating the right motion control mechanism lends functionality, safety, and elegance to your product.
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges
Counterbalance Springs or Heavy-Duty Gas Springs? Cost Vs. Lifetime
When it comes to weight and motion control, developers certainly have their options. Two of the most popular options in high-stress, high-performance applications are gas springs and counterbalance spring hinges. Like with many other competing technologies, there’s a debate over which is the better value.
Topics: Counterbalances, Gas Springs
6 Signs Your Ergonomic Accessories Manufacturer Is Causing You Pain
Some of the tell-tale signs your ergonomic accessories manufacturer is underperforming:
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Topics: Ergonomics, Durability, Safety, Cost, Manufacturing
[Overview] The New Slim-Integrated SI.1 Concealed Hinges
Our new concealed hinge solution – the Slim-Integrated Series Appliance Hinge (SI.1 Hinge) – provides high-end appliance manufacturers with valuable features including:
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Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, Food Industry, kitchen, hospitality
[5 Tips] Elevating Office Ergonomics with Height Adjustable Desks
The results are in on ergonomic height adjustable desks – they’re better for employees and better for businesses.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control
The Importance of Prototyping Your Motion Control Design
Motion control design prototypes offer a fairly long list of benefits. Some are obvious, others not so much. The advantages of motion control prototyping include:
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Prototypes validate designs. Just as -- or possibly more -- important, they validate designs before they go into production.
Topics: Motion Control, Design, Engineering, Testing & Prototyping