Ergotron Introduces Industry Changing “Constant Force™” Technology
First CF products shipping now; Entire family of new products will be rolled out during first half of 2005
St Paul, MN (PRWEB) December 7, 2004 -- Ergotron, Inc., the experts in
display mounting solutions, today introduced Constant Force™(CF) lift and pivot
technology and announced CF will be included in all new products going forward.
CF™ uses a low-cost and reliable conventional spring that converts the spring’s
linear force curve into a flat, constant force, throughout the entire range of
lifting or pivoting motion. This force conversion means that users exert very
little effort to adjust their display, and they experience a quiet fluidity to
the motion, which was previously unattainable at any cost from any
manufacturer.
“This patented technology is the culmination of many years
of intense engineering development and understanding our customers’ and the
markets’ needs,” says Harry Sweere, Ergotron’s Chairman and Chief Scientist.
“The breakthrough design of CF leapfrogs over conventional gas spring technology
commonly used today, at a fraction of the cost. CF based products eliminate the
complexities our customers face when they are confronted with weight/height
adjustability challenges.”
The CF design also provides weight
adjustability which is accomplished by varying the nominal spring force. The
adjustment can be made in the field at the time of purchase, or during the
installation process at home or at the office. The weight adjustment process is
so easy, young children can perform the task. Additionally, existing flat panel
users can leverage their investment in displays by easily upgrading their
existing mounts to CF’s more flexible desk stand or arm designs.
CF’s
weight/height adjustability is also a benefit to channel partners and design-in
customers who no longer need to carry a complex and wide-ranging quantity of
inventory to meet end-user’s requirements. One CF product model covers a wide
range of LCD or plasma monitors, eliminating excessive inventory carrying costs.
“Today we are bombarded with visual information from displays and
computer interfaces in our homes, stores, restaurants, hotels, airports, banks
and vehicles. Ergotron’s family of CF embedded products will make it very easy
for everyone, from children to adults of all sizes, to access and use the
information displayed,” said Joel Hazzard, President of Ergotron. “CF will be
critical to home theatres, office and school furniture, warehouse and
distribution centers, factory floors, and the transportation and healthcare
industry.” The CF based products ensure a viewer can easily adjust display
screens to the appropriate location and height, optimized for personal comfort
and ergonomic health.
The recently introduced Neo-Flex™ LCD Stand and
StyleView™ cart are available now. The next product incorporating CF, the
Ergotron LX™ Desk Mount Arm, will be available in January. Over the next six
months, Ergotron will be launching a complete new series of height adjustable
Arms, Wall Mount products for LCD’s and Plasma displays, Multi-Monitor Stands,
and 20-inch, Height Adjustable Large LCD and Plasma TV Stands and Carts. Product
samples incorporating CF will be displayed at the upcoming Consumer Electronics
Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Ergotron booth is number IP615 in
the Innovations Plus area of the convention.
About Ergotron, Inc.
Ergotron is in the process of completing the merger with its sister company,
Constant Force Technology, LLC. The merger is expected to be completed by
January 1, 2005. The combined company offers a wide range of mounting solutions
for LCD and plasma displays, laptops, desktop, handheld PCs, and other digital
monitors. From sit/stand mobile carts to wall, ceiling or floor-mount solutions,
Ergotron’s products target the home and office market, healthcare and
pharmaceutical, manufacturing, finance, government, point-of-sale, kiosk and
entertainment environments. Each Ergotron product uses space efficiently and
provides the finest ergonomically adjustable access, wherever a digital display
is required. Ergotron – comfort within reach.
StyleView is available in
various configurations through the worldwide Ergotron distributor and dealer
network. The Neo-Flex desk stand is available through distributors, dealers, and
at leading retailers. For more information on these or any Ergotron’s products,
please visit www.ergotron.com.
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