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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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Hinge Design for Torque: Friction vs. Counterbalancing

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 25, 2026, 12:28:50 PM

Drifting, slamming, user safety … they’re all about torque, right?

Yes, but not necessarily in the way you may be thinking.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Center of Gravity, Engineering, Lid Support, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, Cost, Torque

How Electroplating Improves Industrial Metal Finishing

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 11, 2026, 9:15:00 AM

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

6 Ergonomics Statistics That Show Why Work Slows Down

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 25, 2026, 10:50:05 AM

Do ergonomics statistics affect your business, or is this just a safety topic people talk about?

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Topics: Ergonomics, Cost

Ergonomic Injuries: The Hidden Impact on Your Business

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 11, 2026, 9:55:59 AM

Walk through any office late in the afternoon and you can usually see the strain before anyone says a word. Employees shift in their chairs. They lean forward toward screens. They flex their wrists between emails. Focus drops off in subtle ways.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Cost, office equipment

Flip-Up Countertops: Motion Control Solutions for Bars

Posted by Weber Knapp on Sep 17, 2025, 10:00:00 AM

You’re planning a new bar – or giving your current space an upgrade. The goal is to create a space that feels stylish and original, where customers enjoy the atmosphere as much as their drinks.

Motion control solutions can bring strength and versatility to bar and restaurant design, supporting both modern and traditional concepts.

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Topics: Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinges, Cost

Innovative Heavy Duty Hinge Design that Saves Space

Posted by Weber Knapp on Sep 2, 2025, 9:30:00 AM

Today’s buyers want more features built into their products. They also want designs that either don’t take up much space or use space in a smarter way. So how does a product designer balance both?

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Topics: Applications, Design, Grill, Aesthetics, Food Industry, Cost, kitchen

Heavy-Duty Hinge Cost: What You’re Really Paying For

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 27, 2025, 12:51:42 PM

You’re pricing out a heavy-duty hinge for your product or project, and the number catches you off guard. It’s a hinge. Why does it cost that much?

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Topics: Design, Hinges, Cost, heavy duty hinge

6 Signs Your Ergonomic Accessories Manufacturer Is Causing You Pain

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jan 3, 2023, 12:33:00 PM

 

Some of the tell-tale signs your ergonomic accessories manufacturer is underperforming: 

  1. Overpriced products
  2. Noncompliant products
  3. Poor material quality
  4. Long lead times
  5. Poor customer service
  6. Customer poaching
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Topics: Ergonomics, Durability, Safety, Cost, Manufacturing

How Hinge Manufacturers Make Better Parts With Cellular Manufacturing

Posted by Weber Knapp on Sep 16, 2022, 12:00:00 AM

Getting the right hinge for your commercial or industrial product relies on having a trusted and reliable hinge manufacturer. Enter cellular manufacturing. 

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Topics: Engineering, Hinge, Industrial, Cost, Manufacturing

Read Up! The Benefits of Book Lift Mechanisms

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 19, 2022, 11:00:00 AM

Books can be timeless -- until they’re in tatters. 

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Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Durability, Cost