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Glamping Furniture Design: Style & Functionality with Kinematic Hinges

Posted by Weber Knapp on Oct 24, 2023 11:05:10 AM

The term "roughing it" doesn’t apply to "glamping." 

Short for glamorous camping, glamping is a way for people to connect with nature without sacrificing the comforts of modern living. In fact, glamping brings a bit of luxury to a camping scenario. 

When designing glamping furniture, the key is to balance style and functionality.

One crucial component in achieving this balance is using kinematic hinges. These innovative hinges add an element of luxury to glamping furniture design and provide smooth and controlled motion, making them an essential feature for glamping furniture.

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Topics: Applications, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinges, Aesthetics, kitchen, Manufacturing, Hospitality Furniture

Small Boutique Hotel Room Design Ideas + Motion Control: 8 Details a Vendor Needs

Posted by Weber Knapp on Sep 15, 2023 10:07:00 AM

From country roads to major highways, you'll likely spot more boutique hotels than vast chains. Even near big cities, boutique hotels are gaining traction. 

Globally, today's clientele values the "experience" aspect of their purchases. This holds for an awaited online package, a meal at a themed eatery, and beyond. 

Hotels and motels are striving to offer that distinct experience.

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Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Gas Springs, Appliance, Center of Gravity, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Hinge, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, Food Industry, Testing & Prototyping, kitchen, hospitality, office equipment, Manufacturing, Hospitality Furniture

[How to] Improve Shop Floor Safety with Manufacturing Ergonomics

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 12, 2023 9:00:00 AM

In manufacturing, safety is always a major concern. Hazards that come with the territory of a manufacturing line or shop floor can pose a serious threat to the health and well-being of your employees.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Safety, Manufacturing

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

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

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

Design Guide for Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Marine Hinges

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

 

No matter where you live, work, or play, there are hinges around. Cabinets, fridges, grills, cars, and airplanes all have hinges that we interact with on the day-to-day

Boats in particular offer an interesting opportunity for implementing kinematic motion control, mechanical spring counterbalance, and spring assist technologies. Marine hinge design takes into account factors ordinary hinge design might not, including weather condition, humidity, and corrosion. 

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Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Hinge, Hinges, Industrial, Finishing, Durability, Manufacturing

Fall Trade Shows: Where to Find Weber Knapp

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 30, 2022 2:12:59 PM

Make new connections.

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Topics: Medical Equipment, Safety, hospitality, Manufacturing, trade shows

Weber Knapp Careers | Making Your Passion Your Work

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 22, 2022 2:07:10 PM

You’re an innovator who loves solving problems.

You have a mechanical aptitude and a drive to be creative.

You find challenges exhilarating.

If you find yourself nodding your head so far, we’d love to show you how your ingenuity and creativity can produce engineering solutions for ergonomic and motion control products.

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Topics: Design, Engineering, Manufacturing, Employee Spotlight

Gas Spring Alternatives: Mechanical Spring Innovations

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 1, 2022 3:22:15 PM

No one wants to have a heavy lid come down on their hand while they are focused on completing a project. Likewise, no one wants to see someone else injured when there are hinges available to help avoid these accidents. 

The hinge market includes a variety of motion control options, including both mechanical spring and gas spring hinges. While some prefer gas spring hinges, others opt for the mechanical spring alternatives. 

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Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Gas Springs, Hinges, Manufacturing