While some industries have been using motion control solutions for years, other industries could still benefit from modern hinge designs – ceramics being one of them.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Lid, Lid Support, Safety
Weber Knapp Employee Spotlight: Director of Manufacturing Engineering
When people think of the term engineering, things like rockets or skyscrapers come to mind. But not all engineering is about building massive structures or traveling into space.
Some engineers focus on the little details that take a customer’s product from ho-hum to high-end.
We spoke with Erik Dahlgren, the Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Weber Knapp, to find out how those little details can be a game-changer for a customer’s product.
Topics: News, Applications, Ergonomics, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Lid, Lid Support, hospitality, Employee Spotlight
Book Lift Mechanisms + 6 Other Ways to Boost Library/Museum Ergonomics
Have you ever walked into a library, sat down at one of the computer stations, and wondered, “How could anyone ever use the monitor in this position?”
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Durability, Aesthetics
CNC Fiber Laser Cutting Machines: Considerations for Manufacturing
Using laser cutting machines to produce detailed metal parts has been a common practice since the early 1970s. In today’s manufacturing scene, laser cutters are used extensively because now we can give the machines CAD design features and crank out the finished product in minutes.
Topics: Applications, Engineering, Manufacturing
The Perks of Multipurpose Bed Designs & Other Motion Control Solutions
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.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Medical Equipment, hospitality
5 Benefits of Folding Veterinary Treatment Tables & Other Products
Owners hate going to the vet almost as much as the pet itself. And while veterinarians love what they do for a living, their “office” setup usually doesn’t set them up for success.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety