RVs could easily be dubbed "tiny houses on wheels." While they offer a touch of luxury for your camping adventures, it's no secret that space is limited.
Topics: Counterbalances, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Aesthetics
Restaurant/Bar Countertop Hinges: How Do They Work?
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.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Hinge, Lid Support, Food Industry, kitchen
Multipurpose Bed Designs & Other Motion Control Solutions: 5 Perks
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.
That’s why multipurpose and fold-out furniture is quickly gaining traction in the home and hospitality markets.
Fold-out and multipurpose furniture either serve multiple functions, allow for easy storage, or both.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, hospitality
Bad Ergonomic Design & How to Spot It in Your Office Equipment
Raise your hand if you’d love to be uncomfortable at your workstation because of its furnishings and equipment.
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Nothing can put a damper on a workday – and productivity – than having office equipment that makes it a job to find some level of comfort while using. Another way: we’ve all sat in that chair that is impossible to find a good position in or at that desk that’s the wrong height, and we all avoid using them again.
Topics: Ergonomics
What Is A Hidden Hinge On A Refrigerator? A Closer Look
Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly reveals the widespread use of hidden hinges in premium models. As the name suggests, these hinges are invisible to the casual glance and therefore create a more seamless look in the kitchen.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance Hinge, Hinge, Hinges, Lid, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, Manufacturing
Correct Office Ergonomics: What’s the Best Position for a Keyboard?
Sore wrists. A stiff neck. A tired back.
Spend any amount of time working at a computer with a poorly positioned keyboard, and you’ll likely walk away feeling discomfort. What seems like a small detail – where and how a keyboard sits – can have a huge impact on long-term health and productivity for your employees.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Safety, office equipment
Ergonomics in Healthcare Education: Creating A Comfortable Environment
Universities and learning institutions are dynamic environments where knowledge is shared, discoveries are made, and the next generation of healthcare professionals is shaped.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety, office equipment
Ergonomics & Custom Hotel Furniture: 4 Hotel Interior Design Trends
While hospitality design trends come and go (and then tend to come back again), the latest wave of hotel interior design seems to be leaning more traditional and toward creating a warm, welcoming ambiance.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, office equipment, Hospitality Furniture
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.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, standards & certifications, office equipment
Topics: Ergonomics, Medical Equipment