In the height of pandemic-related restrictions and work-from-home requirements ended, employees got used to the flexibility of working from home or on the road. Now, many businesses are considering the hub-and-spoke model to allow for multiple satellite offices to suit their employee’s needs.
Ergonomic Essentials in Hub-and-Spoke Model Office Setups
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, office equipment, OSHA
6 Benefits of Computer Carts on Wheels for Hospitals
The way health care is delivered in hospitals is changing. Yet every medical center must still meet the same standards of exceptional care.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety
How Counterbalance Hinges Add Innovation to Motion Control
Topics: Motion Control, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Lid, Lid Support, kitchen, Hospitality Furniture
How to Replace Gas Springs With Mechanical Springs in a Hinge Design
There are many ways to make something go from point A to point B. Not all of them are great long-term solutions.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Gas Springs, Engineering, Industrial
Gas springs and their close cousins are abundant in many industries and applications. From overhead bins in airplanes, and from cargo doors to armored vehicle doors, gas springs have a variety of applications.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Gas Springs, Durability, Safety
Is an Ergonomic Mouse Tray Worth the Office's Cheese?
Have you created a healthy workplace for your employees? The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) advocates for a workplace that promotes good posture through ergonomic office furniture and equipment. Good posture leads to more productive employees with fewer aches and pains, healthier bodies, and fewer sick days.
Topics: Ergonomics, Appliance, Safety, office equipment
Summer time means eating outside on the picnic table, surrounded by family and friends. But who loves moving the heavy table once the meal is done? No one.
Cue Weber Knapp's Vectis™ Technology counterbalance hinges - the future of hideaway tables, work benches, seating, and more.
Topics: Motion Control, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinges, Vectis, Hospitality Furniture
7 Ideas for Wall-Mounted Furniture Systems That Save Space
One of the goals when improving a living or commercial space design is to save space while adding functionality and flair. It’s quite the challenge to balance ergonomics, functionality, convenience, and comfort while saving space.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Hinges, hospitality, Hospitality Furniture
5 Jobs That Call for Computers on Wheels: Schools, Hospitals, & More
Changes in the way we learn, take care of others, and problem-solve have resulted in demand for more flexible tech at school and work. Computers on wheels (COWs) accomplish just that.
To the uninitiated, computers on wheels are desktops or laptops situated on a powered mobile cart.
Computers on wheels enable professionals in various industries to expand their services, improve patient experiences and outcomes, increase revenue, and transform learning experiences.
Here’s how they can become a viable solution for profitability and efficiency in your office or school!
Topics: Engineering, Push Cart, Medical Equipment, Safety
Office Hot Desking Essentials for Ergonomic Workstations
Are you looking for office furniture that can serve multiple people of all sizes, at all times of the day? Hot desking (aka “hoteling”) is a growing trend that allows business owners or office managers to reduce overhead by not letting desks sit idle. Instead, employees reserve a desk as needed for their in-office days.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Engineering, Hinges, Safety, office equipment