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…
REQUEST A QUOTE You know solid surface is thick, strong and completely nonporous, but you may be wondering, “Is solid surface heavy?” A material so durable and strong must have some drawback. Wouldn’t a product constructed entirely of this material weigh quite a bit?The answer is yes. Solid surface is heavy. But it doesn’t always have to be.Not…
Everyone cares about price. We all want to save a penny when possible. It’s natural, then, that many people ask us about the price of solid surface. Is solid surface expensive?The quick and easy answer is yes. If you compare the price of solid surface to that of, say, laminate, it will be much more expensive.…
Welcome to our first Q&A Tuesday—the day when we answer your most pressing questions about Shield. Ever had a question about us that you couldn’t find on the website? Ever wanted to know more specific information about solid surface, digital fabrication or our manufacturing process? Now you can ask! (Scroll down to submit your question.) Today’s…
Modern society is all about convenience. We want to buy things that make our lives easier. It’s why grocery store shelves are lined with instant coffee and freezer meals. It’s why plastic spoons and forks are stocked to the brim at fast-food restaurants. It’s why newer, better versions of phones are released seemingly every month. Products…
[vc_row row_type=”row” text_align=”left” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text] You’ve probably heard of an increasingly popular material called solid surface, which is becoming a design standard among designers and architects for intensive use and hygienic environments beyond just countertops. But what is solid surface, really? The composition and performance qualities of solid surface can provide significant short- and long-term benefits when compared…
REQUEST A QUOTE Why is a good locker so hard to find?Healthcare is not the only industry craving craftsmanship. Case in point: Shield Casework partnered with Dimensional Innovations and an NBA team, the Charlotte Hornets, to develop stunning solid surface lockers.Modern sports locker rooms have evolved from simple changing areas to environments for relaxing and…
There are a lot of articles about what mass customization means to the consumer, but it’s hard to find solid thinking and conversation about these macro-level changes in the manufacturing environment. Put plainly, we believe manufacturing version 3.0 means you get what you want, cheaper than what an off-the-shelf product costs. It should also be the…
Cannon Design’s Yazdani Studio was commissioned to plan and design the Jacobs Medical Center, a 10-story multi-specialty hospital, in a major expansion for the UC San Diego Health System. Shield first partnered with Cannon and Modular Services Company to turn an institutional medical product, the patient headwall, into an architectural element that is as functional as it is…
From high traffic to the battle against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), healthcare facilities are prone to many cleaning challenges and can have difficulties controlling the proliferation of bacteria. Hospital life is hectic and it is basically impossible to stop patient room furniture or casework from having run-ins with damage. However, solid surface brings a few things to…