Introducing Our New Intellibench™ With Intellirack™

10/12/2021

Introducing Our New intellibench™ with intellirack™

Intellibench™ takes workbenches to a whole new level of performance and personalization. Whether in an active learning lab, a Tech Ed space or an industrial workspace, Intellibench™ facilitates getting the job done quickly and efficiently.

More than just a bench, intellibench™ offers easy access to power, equipment, and tools for dedicated project spaces. It’s quicker and more flexible than fixed casework, while offering much more performance and privacy than open benches.

We’ve covered the details too! Electrical cords are discretely hidden in sleek wire management troughs. Tools and equipment may be hung for easy access, or kept neatly out of sight in cabinets, drawers, or bins. The options for creating a personalized, productive workbench are limitless with intellibench™.

Stay tuned for more information!

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