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Motion Control Engineering & Manufacturing Resources

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OSHA Ergonomic Guidelines: Creating the Ultimate Workstation

Posted by Weber Knapp on Aug 29, 2025 5:15:00 PM

 

A stiff neck, sore back, or aching wrists after a long day at your desk isn’t just annoying; it’s a warning sign. With more people working in front of screens than ever before, the health risks of poor workstation habits are on the rise. The key is applying OSHA ergonomic guidelines – simple adjustments that protect employees' bodies, keep them comfortable, and help them perform at their best.

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Topics: Ergonomics, Motion Control, Safety, Testing & Prototyping, office equipment, OSHA

What Is A Hidden Hinge On A Refrigerator? A Closer Look

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 10, 2024 10:24:00 AM

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.

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

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

Full-Service Manufacturing: More Than Mechanical Motion Control

Posted by Weber Knapp on Jul 10, 2023 12:29:00 PM

There’s nothing like taking your idea to a full-service manufacturer and getting a complete solution, start to finish.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Counterbalance Hinge, Engineering, Finishing, Durability, Aesthetics, Testing & Prototyping

The Importance of Prototyping Your Motion Control Design

Posted by Weber Knapp on Nov 28, 2022 12:51:00 PM

 

Motion control design prototypes offer a fairly long list of benefits. Some are obvious, others not so much. The advantages of motion control prototyping include:
  1. Makes the product cheaper in the long term
  2. Cuts down on lead time
  3. Proof of concept
  4. Hands-on lesson in design and assembly
  5. Helps with large-scale, full-product prototyping
  6. Helps get product certification before investing in tooling
  7. Early buy-in from sales and marketing
  8. Enhance safety

 

Prototypes validate designs. Just as -- or possibly more -- important, they validate designs before they go into production.

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Topics: Motion Control, Design, Engineering, Testing & Prototyping

The Importance of ANSI/BIFMA-Compliant Furniture

Posted by Weber Knapp on Apr 15, 2022 10:00:00 AM

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. 

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Topics: Ergonomics, Design, Durability, Aesthetics, Safety, Testing & Prototyping

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