Comprehensive Family of Ergonomic Desk Accessories Makes it Easy to be Healthy and Comfortable When Working in the Office or at Home.
LAS VEGAS – October 15, 2024 – Kensington, a worldwide leader of desktop computing and mobility solutions for IT, business, and home office professionals, will showcase its growing portfolio of innovative SmartFit™ products at the National Ergonomics Conference and Ergo Expo (booth 214), October 15-17, 2024, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
Kensington will leverage National Ergonomic Month and its presence at the nation’s longest-running ergonomics event to update and modernize the SmartFit™ brand, which has been around for more than 20 years. The new SmartFit™ tagline, “Comfort Made Easy” reflects a fresh, modern approach to the product line that helps individuals take the guesswork out of finding the proper ergonomic fit for products. Applying SmartFit™ sizing recommendations to all input devices, including mice, trackballs, and keyboards, allows users to easily determine the product that is appropriately sized for them based on their hand size.
Kensington SmartFit™ products, which currently include more than 40 products, are expertly designed to support proper ergonomic fit and positioning, making it easy to be productive and comfortable when working at the office or at home. The SmartFit™ guide simplifies sizing and setup, supporting adjustable products for proper positioning and right-sized products for a comfortable fit. Blending comfort and performance, SmartFit™ products ensure the user’s ergonomics and wellness experience is straightforward, personal, and professional.
Monitor Arms Support Comfortable Monitor Placement
For professionals who spend long hours working at a desk, monitor arms such as the SmartFit™ One-Touch Height Adjustable Dual Monitor Arm (K59601WW) enable more comfortable monitor placement to reduce poor posture, eye strain, and neck, back, and shoulder discomfort. A heavy-duty build provides stability in every position while its gas spring monitor mount makes adjusting the height, depth, and angle of the monitors effortless in landscape and portrait modes. The built-in cable management system organizes and conceals cables while the arm lifts the external monitor up and out of the way to declutter and clear valuable desk space.
Laptop Risers Promote Proper Posture and Improve Device Cooling
As the go-to computing solution for many professionals, laptops can create a variety of productivity challenges, including ergonomic and technical issues. Laptop risers such as the SmartFit™ Easy Riser™ Go Adjustable Ergonomic Laptop Riser and Cooling Stand for up to 17” Laptops (K50420WW) combine the ergonomic benefits of raising the screen height with the technological benefits of increased air circulation for the laptop. The sleek 2-in-1 design is height and angle adjustable to improve posture, promote proper alignment, and support head and shoulder comfort while helping to keep the laptop’s internal components cool.
Back Rests Provide Comfort Over Extended Work Hours
Spending long hours sitting at a desk can cause back discomfort. Back rests, including the SmartFit™ Conform™ Back Rest (K60412WW), support a more comfortable sitting position. The height-adjustable design supports proper ergonomics for the user’s lumbar and works with nearly any chair. The portable design allows professionals to work in comfort over extended hours at the desk or on the go.
Foot Rests Reduce Muscle Fatigue and Improve Circulation
Foot rests such as the SmartFit™ SoleMate™ Plus Foot Rest (K56146USF) can help reduce the discomfort in the legs and feet caused by prolonged sitting. Thoughtfully designed to simplify proper ergonomic fit, the foot rest supports the user’s legs at the optimum angle to reduce muscle fatigue and improve circulation. Featuring a foot-operated pedal that easily adjusts the tilt angle to support all-day comfort, the SmartFit™ Foot Rest provides all-day comfort by elevating the user’s feet, improving their posture, and supporting better blood flow.
Keyboard Drawers Reduce Tension and Free Up Valuable Desk Space
Extended keyboard use can contribute to wrist discomfort, shoulder tension, and poor posture. Keyboard drawers, including the SmartFit™ Under-Desk Comfort Keyboard Drawer (K60004US), create a more comfortable typing position for wrists and forearms, save valuable desk space, and declutter the work area. Designed to simplify proper ergonomic fit, the height-adjustable design aligns the hands, wrists, and arms in a neutral position to reduce strain and support better overall body alignment. The extra-wide design comfortably fits all of the keyboard and mousing peripherals.
Wrist Rests May Help Reduce Risk of Developing Repetitive Strain Injuries
Using a mouse over long hours can cause wrist discomfort, hand fatigue, and a heightened risk of repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Wrist rests such as the SmartFit™ Conform™ Wrist Rest (K55787US) offer unique support that results in more comfortable clicking and scrolling. Nonstick pads allow it to glide along the desktop with the mouse, and the height-adjustable design places the arm at the proper ergonomic angle for mousing from the elbow and shoulder. The wrist rest can be used with the right or left hand, and with a wired or wireless mouse.
“According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, ergonomic injuries account for 33 percent of all worker injury and illness cases, so we are dedicated to the continued innovation and expansion of our SmartFit™ product line to make computing safer and more comfortable,” explained Lisa Schuiteboer Shuler, Manager of Product Marketing, Global Marketing at Kensington. “The refresh of our SmartFit™ brand will make it easier and more intuitive than ever for users to select and use our products to maximize comfort and boost productivity, and may reduce injuries while working at the office and at home.”
Kensington’s expanding portfolio of innovative SmartFit™ products is available in North America through multiple channels, including Amazon and other online retailers.
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About Kensington
Kensington is a leading provider of desktop and mobile device accessories, trusted by IT, educators, business, and home office professionals around the world for more than 40 years. Kensington strives to anticipate the needs and challenges of the ever-evolving workplace and craft professional-tier award-winning solutions for organizations committed to providing peak professionals the tools they need to thrive. The company prides itself as the professionals’ choice, and on its core values surrounding design, quality and support.
In office and mobile environments, Kensington’s extensive portfolio of award-winning products provide trusted security, desktop productivity innovations, professional video conferencing, and ergonomic well-being.
Headquartered in Burlingame, California, Kensington is the inventor and a worldwide leader in laptop security locks. Kensington is a division of ACCO Brands, the Home of Great Brands Built by Great People, which designs, manufactures and markets consumer and end-user products that help people work, learn and play. In addition to Kensington®, ACCO Brands’ widely recognized brands include AT-A-GLANCE®, Five Star®, Leitz®, Mead®, PowerA®, Swingline®, Tilibra and many others. More information about ACCO Brands Corporation (NYSE:ACCO) can be found at www.accobrands.com.
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