Weber Knapp Blog Motion Control Engineering, Manufacturing Resources, and Articles
- Restaurant/Bar Countertop Hinges: Benefits & How to Use Themby Weber Knapp on July 24, 2026 at 1:30 pm
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.
- 7 Types of Mechanical Springs: Which One Fits Your Design?by Weber Knapp on July 22, 2026 at 2:30 pm
Why bother with chemistry and electronics when you can get great performance from sturdy, reliable mechanical motion control?
- How to Max Out Ergonomic Efficiency & Safety in Retail Storesby Weber Knapp on May 8, 2026 at 8:15 pm
While it might not seem like ergonomics has a place in the retail setting, you’d be surprised. Investing in your workers’ ergonomic comfort can give you a fresh, new approach to safety in the retail workplace. When your employees are operating in a safe, comfortable environment with the proper ergonomic accessories and practices in play, you can increase ROI and avoid expensive insurance claims.
- What Does “Ergonomically Safe” Mean in the Workplace?by Weber Knapp on April 29, 2026 at 1:51 pm
Most workplaces look fine at a glance, with a layout that works and equipment in place, so nothing immediately stands out as a problem.
- Ergonomics Statistics That Show Why Work Slows Downby Weber Knapp on March 25, 2026 at 2:50 pm
Do ergonomics statistics affect your business, or is this just a safety topic people talk about?
- What Is a Hidden Hinge on a Refrigerator? A Quick Overviewby Weber Knapp on March 19, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Inspecting several high-end refrigerators quickly raises the question: what is a hidden hinge on a refrigerator used for? Premium models often rely on these hinges to maintain a clean appearance.
- Is Poor Ergonomics in the Workplace Starting to Slow Things Down?by Weber Knapp on March 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm
- The Business Impact of Ergonomic Injuries at Workby Weber Knapp on March 11, 2026 at 1:55 pm
Walk through any office late in the afternoon and you can usually see the strain before anyone says a word. Employees shift in their chairs. They lean forward toward screens. They flex their wrists between emails. Focus drops off in subtle ways.
- Hub Office Design for Flexible, Ergonomic Workspacesby Weber Knapp on February 5, 2026 at 6:45 pm
Flexible work has become part of the day-to-day for many organizations. Instead of bringing everyone back to one central office, companies are shaping environments that support more flexible ways of working. Hub office design has grown out of that shift as teams rethink how and where work gets done.
- Materials Used in Medical Equipment: Design & Standardsby Weber Knapp on January 2, 2026 at 6:29 pm
Cleanliness is not optional in healthcare environments. Every surface, fastener, and moving component is subject to scrutiny because patient safety depends on it. That reality puts material selection at the center of medical equipment design – not as a final check, but as an early decision that affects compliance, durability, and long-term performance.
