Kwame Boateng

Former asset manager who kept hundreds of workstations running; I read warranties like schematics and prefer standard fasteners.

Longevity comes from replaceable parts and transparent vendors.

A motor failed in month fourteen on a shared lab desk. The vendor wanted the whole frame shipped back. Another model on site had a published parts list; we ordered a gearset and replaced it with a Torx bit in fifteen minutes. One policy difference saved days, dollars, and waste.

I prefer designs you can open with common tools and documented spares.