Posts by Dave Moffatt
How to Start a Custom Flex Arm Design Project
We at Moffatt Products have a few core values that we strive to emulate. We want to be positive, respectful people that show our clients how valuable they are to us — not just as clients, but also as people. We want to work with folks across a variety of industries, finding partners who value the same things that we do: hard work, well-made products, and innovation.
Read MoreUSB and Micro USB Flex Arm Integration
A USB flex arm is a great addition to any electronic device that needs precise adjustments that will stay in place for a small payload. That means they have a ton of different applications, from safety shields to magnifying glasses. One area that we’ve seen a ton of growth in recent years has been the application of flex arms in industries like medical technology, where the flex arm is often used to support small electronic devices (amongst other uses).
Read MoreTask Lights Vs Flex Arm Lamps for Woodworking
Woodworking requires great lighting. When you’re using a wood lathe, it’s imperative that you’re able to shine the light exactly where you need — and have it stay there. There are tons of light options that woodworkers use, but which is the best? Overhead lights, architect lights, and flex arms lights all have their fans, but which one really makes a difference when you’re woodworking? We’re here to answer questions about cost, quality, and – our favorite – design. For the purposes of this article, we narrowed the field down to task lights vs flex arm lamps. Here’s the low-down on both options.
Read MoreEngineering a Silent Flex Arm for Medical Use
A silent flex arm might not be the first design feature that a client brings up, but when it’s needed AND you don’t have it? You almost can’t think of anything else. We have clients across several fields who require their flex arms to be silently adjustable. There can be numerous reasons for it (more on that in a second), but in the end, just one thing matters: you want your flex arm device to be seen and not heard.
Read MoreHow do I know a flex arm safety shield will protect me? 3 things you need to know.
Choosing a vendor to work on your medical device should always be a methodical process. We wanted to share our knowledge from 65 years of being in business of the sure-fire ways to choose the best vendor, which could be the key to your next successful product launch.
Read MoreMed Tech Product Design: Q&A With MezLight
MezLight is a way for surgeons to get the light they need during surgery without wearing heavy, bulky headlamps.
Read MoreCustom Aesthetics for Flex Arm Designs
A custom aesthetic is often needed for a flex arm component to be matched to the rest of its device. We have several ways of answering those requests
Read MoreBest Magnetic Base LED Light: 3 Key Traits
Magnetic Base LED lights are useful for many diverse applications across woodworking, auto repair, and other fields. Here are three traits to look for
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