Product makers who want to take their design to another level have more motion control options than ever.
Your manufacturer can now apply hinge solutions in a variety of innovative ways, making your product easier to use and safer at the same time. The right hinge design can, among other things:
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Applications,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Engineering,
Grill,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Lid Support
Modern product design is heavily influenced by motion control. Many of today’s flashy or high-end products take advantage of innovative hinge mechanism design to stand out from the crowd.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Gas Springs,
Center of Gravity,
Engineering,
Hinges
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
Complex hinge design is a staple of many high-end, high-performing products. The math required to make your lid, cover, or door work as advertised can be wildly different depending on your application.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Design,
Appliance,
Center of Gravity,
Engineering,
Grill,
Industrial,
Lid Support,
Smoker,
Safety,
kitchen
There are many ways to make something go from point A to point B. Not all of them are great long-term solutions.
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Topics:
Counterbalances,
Motion Control,
Gas Springs,
Engineering,
Industrial
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!
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Topics:
Engineering,
Push Cart,
Medical Equipment,
Safety
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.
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Topics:
Ergonomics,
Motion Control,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Safety,
office equipment
Picking the right hinge for the right application can often seem like a difficult puzzle. You have to consider the cycle life, environment, and cost, which can often leave you at a standstill.
But, there’s one hinge option that balances all three factors to provide a reliable and cost-effective hinge solution: spring-assist hinges.
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Topics:
Applications,
Motion Control,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Springloaded
Incorporating kinematic motion, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies into product design is no small task. Engineers and designers need to pay special attention to factors like:
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Design,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
Hinge,
Industrial
Not all manufacturers get to boast that they’ve been around for a century. But Weber Knapp can, and it’s thanks to our dedication to innovation and diversity. The technology has transformed since the 1900s, and so has the way we optimize your product.
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Topics:
Motion Control,
Counterbalance Hinge,
Engineering,
Hinges,
Industrial,
Vectis