The way people work is changing, so the modern office (or home office!) should change to accommodate employee habits.
If you’re considering new office furniture, it's essential to think about what your office needs. Do you need durable pieces that will last for years? Do you want to prioritize comfort and ergonomics?
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Topics:
Durability,
Aesthetics,
office equipment
So your next design – be it a dishwasher, smoker, tanning bed, refrigerator, or another piece of equipment – needs the support and reliability of heavy duty industrial hinges. You’re working on your hinge design calculations and material specs, and things are getting complicated.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Design,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Lid Support,
Finishing,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Safety
Ask any hotel guest what one of the most important design considerations is for the room they stay in, and there’s a good chance they’ll say “cleanliness.”
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Topics:
Applications,
Design,
Hinges,
Aesthetics,
Hospitality Furniture
Even though electroplating sounds like a process straight out of a science fiction movie, it’s actually an excellent way to enhance the look, durability, and functionality of metal components.
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Topics:
Industrial,
Finishing,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Cost
An eight-hour workday can make staying alert and fully focused a challenge for even the most invested employees. Standing desk ergonomics can go a long way toward improving focus over the course of the workday. It also puts you in a better mood, since your body releases endorphins while standing.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Aesthetics,
office equipment
Designers and homeowners seem to be of two minds when it comes to the kitchen. While some envision a large, open-air concept with plenty of storage and countertop space, others are of a more minimalist mindset. They look for creative ways to get the most “bang for the buck” out of the smallest of spaces.
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Topics:
Aesthetics,
kitchen,
hospitality,
Hospitality Furniture
If you’re designing a product with a hinge, there’s a decent chance you want it hidden away from the world.
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Topics:
Applications,
Design,
Appliance,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Food Industry
Flip-up countertops and other counterbalanced hinge solutions offer multiple advantages for hospitality spaces and other business applications.
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Topics:
Applications,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
kitchen,
hospitality
You wouldn’t want to work in a building that’s not fire-safe, would you? Leaving your toaster strudel in the microwave too long becomes a big hazard.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Design,
Durability,
Aesthetics,
Safety,
Testing & Prototyping
Today’s hinges make life much easier and more comfortable. We have progressed so far from just a plain, 'ol door hinge to advanced solutions for kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies.
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Topics:
Applications,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Counterbalance,
Engineering,
Grill,
Hinge,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid,
Lid Support,
Smoker,
Aesthetics,
Cost,
Testing & Prototyping,
kitchen,
Manufacturing