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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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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

[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

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

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

Weber Knapp: An Industrial Hinge Manufacturer with CNC Expertise

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jun 1, 2022, 3:08:31 PM

Thanks to the growing advancements and popularity of CNC machining, today's manufacturing process has become more streamlined and efficient than ever.

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Topics: Industrial, Cost, Manufacturing

Bar Lift Gate Innovations & Applications

Posted by Weber Knapp on May 11, 2022, 2:07:00 PM


As a kid, you might have marveled at the flip-up bar countertop at your parents’ favorite restaurant. But a lot has changed since then, and bar lift gates have improved significantly. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Appliance, Counterbalance, Engineering, Hinge, Hinges, Lid Support, Manufacturing

6 Types of Heavy-Duty Hinges & Where to Use Them in Commercial Designs

Posted by Weber Knapp on Feb 18, 2022, 6:45:00 AM

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

6 Benefits of Working With Onshore Motion Control Manufacturers

Posted by Weber Knapp on Sep 29, 2021, 1:32:00 PM

Whether you’re seeking ergonomic equipment, counterbalances, or spring-assist hinges, ensuring your motion control manufacturer has your best interest and success in mind is of top priority. 

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Topics: Motion Control, Cost, Supply Chain, standards & certifications, office equipment, Manufacturing, OSHA