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Lab Furniture in Physics Class

joeyv — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:55:48 +0000

After spending a month in Germany with a host family through my German program the previous summer, the roles have finally changed. Vera, my exchange partner, is in America at my house getting ready for her first day at an American school. However, t

Stand and Deliver: The Benefits of Standing Computer Workbenches

jillianc — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:34:26 +0000

Choosing office furniture is serious business, and the selection of what kind of chair you need for your desk can be overwhelming. But before you even get to the chair choosing, you must first find the desk that will accompany your chair. Or, if you

Computer Workstations in the Language Lab

joeyv — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:32:03 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuSZRz4RAZ0

When I was in middle school we were given the choice to choose one of three languages to learn; French, Spanish or German. I picked German as my potential second language because

Comparing Work Environments Between the US and UK

joeyv — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 15:05:19 +0000

Offices use a many different styles of workstations depending on industry needs or the particular type of atmosphere an employer is attempting to create. Examples of workstations desks include pedestal table workstations, tech stations, standard flat

Prolonged Sitting Might Increase Risk of Death

joeyv — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:47:21 +0000

www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_UZFkiGIcQ

Producers of work stations are moving towards providing more ergonomic work stations to market to a more health conscious consumer base. One of these solutions is the growth of st

Industry Event: Assembly and Automation Technology Expo

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:59:16 +0000

Beginning June 19, those interested can take part in the Assembly and Automation Technology Expo! The event lasts from the 19th through the 21st and will be held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. View exhibits and attend lectures that will

Flow Cell Workstations for Lean Manufacturing

rebekahf — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 14:22:52 +0000

5S Workstation with Flow Cell Unit - Image Courtesy of Unex Manufacturing.

A major goal in any manufacturing and warehouse storage facility is optimum efficiencies in productivity. From the order picking stage to

Mobile Workstations for a Flexible Work Area

rebekahf — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 22:04:23 +0000

If your job requires that you move around to different areas a lot, while bringing the essential tools to complete your duties, then you are probably familiar with mobile workstations of some kind. The first job that comes to mind when I think of a m

Better Workstation Solutions

rebekahf — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:25:30 +0000

The workstation solutions offered today are so much more flexible and adaptable than the desks of previous decades. Before computers became a staple of work environments, there was moving pen or pencil across paper to accomplish the tasks of the day.

Workstation Equipment for Reduced Strain on Workers

rebekahf — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:45:35 +0000

Being an office worker at a computer all day for going on five years now, I know a thing or two about how important ergonomics is in workstation equipment, and how necessary it is to protect yourself against strain on your body. You must be aware of