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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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Looking for a Custom Hinge? Try Our DYO Hinge App

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 20, 2023 2:07:17 PM

When the Rolling Stones said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you might find you get what you need,” we’re pretty sure they weren’t talking about hinges. 

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Topics: Design, Counterbalance, Counterbalance Hinge, Vectis

Creating Efficient Spaces with Foldaway Beds

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 14, 2023 4:35:00 PM

The global pandemic has prompted a significant shift in our priorities and perceptions, particularly when it comes to our living spaces. As people spent more time at home, a newfound appreciation for space optimization and efficiency emerged. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Durability, hospitality, trends

6 Counterbalance Spring Hinge Design Details for Your Manufacturer

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 13, 2023 8:02:00 AM

We manufacturers would love it if we could design your component first and have you build your product around it. Of course, that’s usually not possible -- you have certain specs you want to meet, and we understand our design has to fit those parameters.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Design, Engineering, Vectis, Durability, standards & certifications

Full-Service Manufacturing: More Than Mechanical Motion Control

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 10, 2023 12:29:00 PM

There’s nothing like taking your idea to a full-service manufacturer and getting a complete solution, start to finish.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Finishing, Durability, Aesthetics, Testing & Prototyping

What Is GSA-Approved Office Furniture?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 3, 2023 9:00:00 AM

Furnishing your office is a big decision. There are a lot of factors to consider, like your team's comfort and health, an appealing aesthetic, cost, and durability. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, standards & certifications, office equipment

How Kitchen Appliance Hinge Design Opens Possibilities

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 2, 2023 8:00:00 AM

When it comes to high-end kitchen appliance design, great performance is as important on the outside as it is on the inside.

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Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Food Industry, kitchen

5 Benefits of Ergonomics in the Medical Field

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 19, 2023 8:30:00 AM

When most people think of workplace ergonomics, they think of the office worker who sits 8 hours a day in front of a computer. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Medical Equipment, Safety

Saving Space with Innovative Heavy Duty Hinge Design

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 14, 2023 3:15:00 PM

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

The Importance of Prototyping Your Motion Control Design

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 28, 2022 12:51:00 PM

 

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:
  1. Makes the product cheaper in the long term
  2. Cuts down on lead time
  3. Proof of concept
  4. Hands-on lesson in design and assembly
  5. Helps with large-scale, full-product prototyping
  6. Helps get product certification before investing in tooling
  7. Early buy-in from sales and marketing
  8. Enhance safety

 

Prototypes validate designs. Just as -- or possibly more -- important, they validate designs before they go into production.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Engineering, Testing & Prototyping

Heavy-Duty Industrial Hinges: Time to Upgrade From a Standard Hinge?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 14, 2022 12:00:00 PM

Engineers and designers often ponder over what type of hinges to use on their products. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Durability, Manufacturing