Many industries are seeing the benefits of mass customizing their products, allowing them to give customers and clients a product specific to their wants and needs for the same time and money costs as a mass-produced item. Indeed, the ability to build a product for one specific customer without charging him or her thousands of…
Casework in medical environments might seem trivial. Healthcare facilities are busy, critical environments, and patients’ health and safety are of utmost concern. Healthcare equipment that directly affects patients’ health, then, is typically given the most attention. While casework does not directly affect health or safety, the indirect consequences of unsatisfactory casework can be detrimental. The…
Digital fabrication is becoming more and more prominent in the world, especially in the manufacturing industry. We’ve previously discussed the benefits of digital fabrication on our blog, and we’ve talked about how our use of a CNC machine benefits our clients. Now, here’s a brief look at how CNC machining works. CNC: What does it mean? CNC…
At Shield, sustainability is important. We aim to promote sustainability and create a better world with every action we take. “Going green” is just part of who we are. We take steps each day to promote sustainability, both in the office and in the shop. Here are 4 ways Shield goes green every single day.In the…
You might occasionally read our website or skim our blog and wonder, “Why are they so into cabinets? How great can a plain old cabinet possibly be?” That’s understandable. Cabinets aren’t necessarily the most exciting things in the world. But at Shield, we want to make them as functional and exciting as possible, which is why we…
Five knuckle hinges are standard in commercial, laminate casework, but such hardware isn’t effective in the long run. Over time, the connection between the hinge and the cabinet fails, screws come loose and drawers and doors detach. At Shield, we don’t believe in building products that don’t last, so we were determined to find a solution…
Baby Boomers—those born from 1946 to 1964—enjoy their fair share of media coverage on a regular basis. With more and more Baby Boomers celebrating 65th birthdays each day, Social Security and Medicare are facing heavy strain. The media regularly covers this growing problem, but there’s another, not-so-frequently covered problem associated with the aging population: hospital…
Hospital operating rooms are among the most critical of hospital environments. A wasted movement or small misstep could mean the difference between life and death. Every second counts, so it is absolutely imperative that every single piece of equipment in an OR function seamlessly to improve workflow, maintain sterility and enhance communication. The problem: Many…
Modularity first made its way into the world in the 1930s, with Albert Farewell Bemis’ architectural theories. It has since been adopted and applied to a variety of industries, including computer programming, biology, mathematics and industrial design. There are many benefits of modular products, including their quicker production speed and lower costs. Today we’re breaking…
White isn’t the new black, but it’s pretty close. Easily accessorized, clean and space enhancing, white is a great color for many environments. If you couldn’t tell from our work, we love white—especially white casework. There are a lot of reasons for our love of this color, but here are just 5 reasons to love white…