Workplace ergonomics and safety is very important to many professions, including court reporting. Being a court reporter is not an easy task. Reporters spend a significant portion of their day in a seated position. You sit when you write. You sit when you edit. The long hours spent in a seated position, as you are […]
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Assembling a Stenograph Writer
I have always enjoyed learning how items are manufactured. It started with me watching Mr. Rogers visit the Crayola crayon factory. I was fascinated by seeing the process of liquid wax molded into crayons and then wrapped with paper labels. Since then, as part of my work for manufacturing companies, I have had opportunities to […]
Read MoreCreate New Steno Outlines Without “Extra” Keys
Coming up with simple but unique one-stroke steno outlines for speaker IDs, or AccelerWriters (macros executed during translation to edit from the writer) or even a unique fingerspelling alphabet can be difficult when you’re trying to avoid conflicts. Some reporters and captioners have even asked our developers to enhance future writers to include an “extra” […]
Read MoreSix Tips for Proper Reporter Posture & Positioning
The Luminex is the lightest, most compact writer on the market today. With shorter, smoother strokes, you’ll notice a significant reduction in pain and fatigue at the end of a long session. Customize the depth of stroke and keyboard tension to get the precise touch and feel you’re looking for Lock down the Universal Bar with […]
Read MoreReduce the Strain and the Pain with these Ergonomic Best Practices
To the casual observer, a court reporter may not seem to have a physically demanding job, but those who have performed the role for years will tell you the opposite. A full day of writing, sitting in the same spot, in the same position can be physically draining. Not to mention you have to focus […]
Read MoreWriting Machines Through the Years
Celebrating 80 years in business, we thought it would be fun to share some pictures of the many writers we have displayed at our home office. Things have certainly changed over the years!
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