Stubby Easy Riser

When you’re working through the details of a new product design, it’s easy to think, “A hinge is a hinge.” But if you’ve ever seen a lid sag, a door bind, or an access panel fail under load, you know hinge selection can make or break a design. The temptation to save a few dollars with a lighter, cheaper hinge is real, especially when budgets are tight. Yet choosing the wrong hinge can lead to damaged equipment, unsafe operation, and costly redesigns down the line. 

The problem with standing desks isn’t the desks. It’s how people use them.

When most people hear “ergonomics,” they picture office workers at desks. But ergonomics – designing or modifying the working environment for the worker’s health and comfort – is just as important in the construction industry.