You wouldn’t want to work in a building that’s not fire-safe, would you? Leaving your toaster strudel in the microwave too long becomes a big hazard.
Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, Testing & Prototyping
Industrial Hinge Design Calculations: Door & Lid Torque
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.
Topics: Counterbalances, Motion Control, Design, Appliance, Center of Gravity, Engineering, Grill, Industrial, Lid Support, Smoker, Safety, kitchen
6 Benefits of Computer Carts on Wheels for Hospitals
The way health care is delivered in hospitals is changing. Yet every medical center must still meet the same standards of exceptional care.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Medical Equipment, Safety
Gas springs and their close cousins are abundant in many industries and applications. From overhead bins in airplanes, and from cargo doors to armored vehicle doors, gas springs have a variety of applications.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Gas Springs, Durability, Safety
5 Jobs That Call for Computers on Wheels: Schools, Hospitals, & More
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!
Topics: Engineering, Push Cart, Medical Equipment, Safety
Office Hot Desking Essentials for Ergonomic Workstations
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.
Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Engineering, Hinges, Safety, office equipment
Hotel Ergonomics Design: Building for Visitor & Staff Safety
Unlike most offices, a bustling hotel has to keep the safety and comfort of both its employees and guests in mind during the design phase. You'll want to be as cognizant of hospitality ergonomics behind the front desk or in the laundry room as you are in the guest rooms.
Topics: Applications, Ergonomics, Motion Control, Design, Safety, Hospitality Furniture
4 Advantages of Heavy-Duty Hatch Hinges for Armored/Military Vehicles
If you’ve ever been to a military museum, you may have taken a tour of a tank or an armored truck. The huge hatches on those vehicles are very heavy -- if you’ve lifted one, you know what we’re talking about.
Topics: Applications, Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Lid Support, Durability, Safety
While some industries have been using motion control solutions for years, other industries could still benefit from modern hinge designs – ceramics being one of them.
Topics: Counterbalances, Applications, Motion Control, Design, Hinges, Lid, Lid Support, Safety
5 Benefits of a Single-Source Custom Hinge Manufacturer
Industries over all the map -- hospitality furniture, outdoor and professional kitchen appliances, ergonomic office equipment, medical equipment, and more -- need motion control solutions. Sometimes, the path to their end result zigs and zags several times.
Whether you’re looking to consolidate production of an existing product or improve the design of a new one, single-source manufacturing makes sense.
Topics: Design, Safety, Supply Chain