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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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6 Types of Heavy-Duty Hinges for Commercial & Industrial Designs

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 15, 2026, 2:15:00 PM

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

Motion Safety Guide for Product Design: Identifying Risks & Solutions

Posted by Jeremy Redlicki on Sep 30, 2026, 4:47:45 PM

Anywhere human hands are involved, there’s risk.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Center of Gravity, Counterbalance, Grill, Lid Support, Safety, Food Industry, Countertop

Industrial Ergonomics: Give Your Workers a Break

Posted by Jeremy Redlicki on Sep 15, 2026, 9:21:54 PM

A long shift is hard enough without the equipment making employees work harder than they need to. A workstation that forces an awkward movement may seem like a small annoyance at first. Do it a few hundred times, and your body may have a different opinion.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Safety

Guide to Restaurant/Bar Countertop Hinges: How Do They Work?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 24, 2026, 9:30:00 AM


Lift assists for bar and countertop openings are crucial in modern taverns, kitchens, and restaurants. While they add aesthetic appeal, their main value lies in functionality.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Hinge, Lid Support, Food Industry, kitchen

Types of Mechanical Springs: Uses and Applications

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 22, 2026, 10:30:00 AM

Why bother with chemistry and electronics when you can get great performance from sturdy, reliable mechanical motion control?

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Engineering, Hinges, Lid Support

How to Use Retail Store Ergonomic Design to Improve Safety

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 8, 2026, 4:15:00 PM

While it might not seem like ergonomics has a place in the retail setting, you’d be surprised. Investing in your workers’ ergonomic comfort can give you a fresh, new approach to safety in the retail workplace. 

When your employees are operating in a safe, comfortable environment with the proper ergonomic accessories and practices in play, you can increase ROI and avoid expensive insurance claims.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Safety

“Ergonomically Safe” Sounds Right... But What Does It Mean?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 29, 2026, 9:51:06 AM

Most workplaces look fine at a glance, with a layout that works and equipment in place, so nothing immediately stands out as a problem.

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Topics: Ergonomics

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

What Is a Hidden Hinge on a Refrigerator Used For?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 19, 2026, 2:30:00 PM

Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly raises the question: what is a hidden hinge on a refrigerator used for? Premium models often rely on these hinges to maintain a clean appearance.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing

Is Poor Ergonomics in the Workplace Already Slowing Things Down?

Posted by Weber Knapp on Mar 17, 2026, 1:00:00 PM

 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Industrial, office equipment, OSHA