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The Apple iBook Friction Detent Hinge
There's not many times when you are chosen to work on a very high profile project. I was honored when I was asked to work on a new laptop computer for Apple Corporation. Apple was developing its new line of
Getting the Edge in Cosmetics Packaging
Cosmetics packaging is an interesting industry that would benefit from rotary viscous dampers. Compacts for example. They have an articulating lid that opens so that the consumer can dispense the product. The lids on these devices are usually held together
How Do Friction Hinges Aid Ergonomic Design?
Some critical elements of furniture for the workplace, airplane, home and school is something that gets overlooked initially when considering a new design. Furniture must be comfortable and not cause the user undue strain, pain or any discomfort. For example
Miniature Friction Hinges
It's been a while since my last update. We have been manufacturing miniature friction hinges for customers and it has been very interesting. Developing processes to insure a consistent product is very rewarding. The friction hinges we manufacture reach many
3D printing tools for production use
Any production facility involved in stage tooling knows the cost in custom designed and manufactured tools. Tools that are used in assembly processes, quality control, material handling and many other operations can be very expensive to make. If the tools
Rotary viscous dampers and production lines
Among the unusual applications I have seen over the years, one in particular sticks in my mind because it is extremely practical in keeping production line productivity high. A client had a production line that was used in a critical