An industrial workstation is not an office desk with a heavier top. It carries real load, takes impact, holds tooling and power where the hands are, and adjusts for the person doing the work — often several people across a shift. Specified properly it is the cheapest ergonomics intervention on a plant floor.
Load-rated
specified to the work
Height-adjustable
across shifts and people
Configured
tooling, power, lighting
How to spec it
What this decision turns on.
What the surface has to carry
Start with the real load and the real impact, not the catalogue number. Everything else — frame, top, adjustment mechanism — follows from it.
Who works at it, and for how long
One operator all shift is a different specification from four people rotating. Height adjustment stops being a luxury the moment the station is shared.
What hangs off it
Tooling, bins, task lighting, power, monitors, air. The uprights and accessory rails decide what is possible later — specify the frame for the station it will become.
Standing work is a seating decision too
A standing station without a sit-stand stool nearby is an ergonomics problem waiting to be reported. Pair it with perching or industrial seating.
What we carry
The lines we reach for.
Specific models are selected against the project. Product images and model numbers follow once the specification is set.
All three build to order and all three will do custom work — a workstation that does not exist yet is a normal request here, not an exception. Where they differ is in what each one is strongest at, which is why we match the maker to the application rather than defaulting to one of them.
Industrial workstations
Symbiote
Product to be selected
BUILT Systems
Product to be selected
Formaspace
Product to be selected
Laying out a plant floor?
Tell us the task, the load and the shift pattern — we will configure stations around the work and the people doing it.
Can a station be built for a task that has no catalogue product?
Yes. All three lines we carry build to order and all three do custom work — that is a normal request here, not an exception. Where they differ is what each is strongest at, which is why we match the maker to the application.
What should drive the specification?
The real load and the real impact, not the catalogue number — frame, top and adjustment mechanism all follow from it. Then who works at it and for how long: one operator all shift is a different specification from four people rotating.
Working with Applied Ergonomics
What types of projects does Applied Ergonomics work on?
We work on projects of all sizes, from single-office setups to multi-floor corporate buildouts. Our services span workspace strategy, interior design, furniture specification, procurement, project management, and installation across healthcare, education, corporate, industrial, and hospitality environments.
How does the consultation process work?
We start with a conversation to understand your goals, challenges, and timeline. From there we develop a tailored approach that may include space planning, product recommendations, and a detailed proposal. There’s no obligation, and we’re happy to answer questions at any stage.
Do you work with architects and interior designers?
Absolutely. We regularly partner with architects and interior designers as a technical and execution resource, translating design intent into specific, high-performing solutions.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We serve clients nationally. While we’re headquartered in the Chicago area, our project management and installation capabilities extend across the United States.
Do you support ongoing facility needs after a project is complete?
Yes. We remain a consistent point of contact beyond project closeout—handling warranty coordination, reconfigurations, internal moves, modular system relocation and reuse, redesigns, and more. Our goal is continuity, not re-procurement.
