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Stockholm's Metro: Perfect Yet Imperfect Gates
Stockholm's Metro: Perfect Yet Imperfect Gates This article discusses the speed gates at the entrances of Stockholm's metro stations. We will examine why selecting the optimal gate is not always straightforward and what factors make the decision challenging. Gate Model and Operating Principle At Stockholm metro stations, full-height speed gates are primarily used at the […]
Customer case: Preventing misuse at the hometown gym
Nurkkagym Laitila Waist-height gates and surveillance cameras keep misuse in check. "We acquired a tripod gate for the gym to monitor access and prevent misuse. Before the gate was installed, some misuse occurred by accident when a customer pressed the wrong button and forgot to check in. However, most of the misuse was intentional, with […]
Tips for gym owners – how thieves operate
Many people believe they have never stolen anything, at least not in their own minds. Theft is often understood as the unlawful taking of someone else’s property. However, those who train at a gym without paying don’t often see it as theft, and as a result, such cases occur surprisingly often. As a gym owner, […]
Starting a Gym: Several options for implementing an unmanned gym
What Is an Unmanned Gym? An unmanned gym, also known as a cold gym, operates either fully or partially without staff presence. Pros and Cons of an unmanned gym An unmanned gym allows for reduced staffing costs and extended opening hours. Reducing or completely eliminating staff significantly lowers expenses, while longer opening hours attract a […]