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?
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Saving Space with Innovative Heavy Duty Hinge Design
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
3 Motion Control System Design Elements for Ease of Accessibility
When it comes to designing for user experience, motion control systems allow for safety and flexibility. These characteristics not only improve the durability and longevity of your product but also allow for:
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Topics: Motion Control, Hinges, Industrial, Manufacturing
Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinges: Time to Upgrade From a Standard Hinge?
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Durability, Manufacturing