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Bringing flexibility to technical, practical learning spaces.
A space for collaboration. Layout your space in “pods” for groups of students to work together as they research, ideate, and build their initial designs. Flexibility allows you to facilitate different sizes of working group, and position them in a way that suits your project.
A space for making. Whether it’s rapid prototyping, woodworking, metalworking, plastic forming, electronics assembly, or textiles, you can create a safe working environment that has a bias towards your chosen materials and techniques. Mobile machinery with on-board extraction lets you changes biases across a number of these flexible rooms.
A space for robotics + competing. Use the same furniture solution to quickly create a robotics arena of any size. Arrange the flexible seating to create a viewing area, and let your students showcase their final projects.
A space for presenting. Allow student to develop their communication skills by creating an in-room auditorium for their presentations. Whether it’s whole-class or small group showcases, you can flex your layout to suit.
One space, endless configurations.
Create totally flexible, technical spaces for design and STEAM education… with AkiraTM.
Contents. AkiraTM WorkBench AkiraTM WorkBench Standard + Elite AkiraTM WorkBench Accessories AkiraTM WorkBench with Machinery
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WorkBench
The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings. Use the AkiraTM WorkBench to create flexible, technical learning spaces. The ability to reconfigure a technical room allows you to:
Create layouts to suit teaching styles, learning styles and activities – group working, individual work, presentations, competitions, lecture-style…
Upgrade your spaces fast as teaching staff rotate and activities evolve. Don’t get caught out with a fixed layout!
Maximise utilisation in your spaces by running different activities in the same room – and change the balance of each activity.
Its primary usage is to provide a stable, reliable, configurable bench solution in a mobile format that creates a flexible technical environment. Designed alongside educators, the AkiraTM WorkBench provides educationspecific features in a modular format - including variable storage options, power outlet options, machinery, robotics arenas, mobility-enhancing grab points. Coupled with other products in the AkiraTM family, the modular solutions provide consistent work stations across a wide variety of practical education applications in colour themes to suit your school setting. The AkiraTM WorkBench is built to last. Its load-bearing structure is fabricated from heavy-gauge steel, providing unparalleled rigidity and stability - and therefore safety in use. The timber worktops, panelling and storage units are environmentally sourced and precisely engineered in Europe. Power unit options are designed and manufactured in Europe, providing a safe, reliable, and user-friendly power solution for teachers and students. The WorkBench is, overall, a highly sustainable solution - the steel frame's considerable lifespan, coupled with the replaceable nature of modular components such as panels, worktops, storage and power units, result in a product solution that will stand the test of time under heavy educational use.
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WorkBench
The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings. Dimensions Length: Width: Height:
1500mm 750mm 850mm
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Onyx Grey Panels / Monument Grey Worktop Kiwi Green Panels / Monument Grey Worktop Onyx Grey Panels / Vincenza Oak Worktop Kiwi Green Panels / Vincenza Oak Worktop
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Weight 96 kg to 270 kg, dependent on configuration. h [See Colour Key for details.]
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WorkBench Standard
Mobile workbench specifically designed for practical education. Create truly flexible, future-proof spaces for technical subjects. Available in various colours.
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WorkBench Elite
…all the benefits of the Standard version, plus a power outlet unit with four plug outlets and two USB smart charging ports that charge according to the requirements of the device. Also includes a lockable under-bench storage unit for equipment. Onyx Grey Panels / Monument Grey Worktop Kiwi Green Panels / Monument Grey Worktop Onyx Grey Panels / Vincenza Oak Worktop Kiwi Green Panels / Vincenza Oak Worktop
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WorkBench
The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
Accessories
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Robotics Bumper System
Run your robotics testing and competitions at a safe working height, and protect your students’ robotics projects using this removeable safety system which prevents robots from falling off the work surface. Fix into position in minutes, remove in seconds. Compatible with all AkiraTM WorkBenches. Akira Robotics Bumper System AKBPSY [Colour: Monument Grey. Includes 2x 1500mm bumpers, 2x 750mm bumpers, 8x brackets – to create a bumper system for one WorkBench.]
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Gantry System
Turn your WorkBench into mobile demonstration station for Science or other worktop-based practical activity.
Coming Soon!
Akira Gantry System CAKFMGANTRR [Requires holes to be pre-drilled into worktop.]
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WorkBench
The AkiraTM WorkBench is a mobile, heavy-duty bench designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
Machinery Configurations
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AKWBM01C06 AkiraTM WorkBench with Hegner Scrollsaws A fabrication system for two users, ideal for intricate cutting work with woods, metals and plastic. Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 2x Hegner Multicut 1 Education Version Scrollsaws with safety stop switches, 2x Hegner Maximus Extraction Units, Tray Storage Unit.
AkiraTM WorkBench with Bench Drills AKWBM02C06 A fabrication system for two users, ideal for drilling applications and substantial storage. Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 2x Meddings Compact Bench Mounted Drills, 2x Safety Stop Foot Switches, Full-size Storage Unit with Sliding Doors and Shelf. AkiraTM WorkBench with Scrollsaw + Disc Sander AKWBM03C06 A fabrication system for two users, providing tooling for intricate cutting work and sanding. Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 1x Hegner Disc Sander, 1x Hegner Multicut 1 Education Version Scrollsaw with safety stop switch, TSUB Extraction Unit, Tray Storage Unit. AKWBM04C06 AkiraTM WorkBench with Scrollsaw + Bandfacer A fabrication system for two users, providing tooling for intricate cutting work and sanding. Colour: Onyx Grey panels, Monument Grey worktop. Includes 1x RJH Deer Bandfacer, 1x Hegner Multicut 1 Education Version Scrollsaw with safety stop switch, TSUB Extraction Unit, Tray Storage Unit.
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Store
The AkiraTM Store is a mobile, heavy-duty storage and transport system designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings.
Use the AkiraTM Store to store and transport technical plug-and-play equipment, tools and consumables around departments.
Run a variety of activities in a single space, then deploy that equipment in another room or zone to run the same activity .
Manage your technical equipment by keeping it stored together by activity alongside relevant consumables.
The AkiraTM Store’s high capacity allows larger plug-and-play items, as well as tools and consumables, to be moved from room-to-room to deploy varying activities in any re-configurable space. The AkiraTM Store is fitted with a premium "rod-lock"-type locking system which provides security for high-value equipment. The Store uses superiorgrade castors to improve mobility on all floor types. The door hinge system has been designed to withstand heavy day-to-day usage. It also features an adjustable steel shelving system offering flexibility in use. The AkiraTM Store is built to last. Its load-bearing structure is fabricated from heavy-gauge steel, providing unparalleled rigidity and stability - and therefore safety in use. The timber panelling is environmentally sourced and precisely engineered in Europe. The Store is, overall, a highly sustainable solution - the steel frame's considerable lifespan, coupled with the replaceable nature of modular components such as panels and shelves, result in a product solution that will stand the test of time under heavy educational usage.
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Keep track of part-complete student projects by keeping a class’s projects together and moveable to any space.
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Store
The AkiraTM Store is a mobile, heavy-duty storage and transport system designed and manufactured in the UK by WF Education Group specifically for use in practical and technical education settings. Dimensions Length: Width: Height:
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Weight 169 kg
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Storage and transport system specifically designed for practical education. Create truly flexible, future-proof spaces for technical subjects. Available in two colours. AkiraTM Store – Onyx Grey AkiraTM Store – Kiwi Green
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Each Store is supplied with 2x Steel Shelves which are adjustable to nine height positions within the unit.
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Colour Key The AkiraTM systems use a concise palette of complementary colours. A wider range of colours is available for large volume orders.
Panels Kiwi Green The saturated yellow-green Kiwi Green looks good on yellowish authentic woodgrains finishes. The texture ST9 Smoothtouch Matt gives the entire uni palette a matt feel. Onyx Grey A warm dark grey, Onyx Grey resembles the colour of concrete, adding a touch of modernity. It looks stunning when combined with woodgrains patterns, especially those with added authenticity.
Worktops Vicenza Oak Vicenza Oak offers an alternative to existing classical oaks. An elegant version of a rift cut oak with a striking woodgrain structure, its subtle colour play and light grey undertones give the decor a very modern appearance. Monument Grey The new grey tone Monument Grey has an exciting blue component, which is perfect for combinations with elegant, dark blue tones or blue-grey wood types. The texture ST9 Smoothtouch Matt strengthens the neutral character with a velvety feel.
Storage Units Monument Grey The new grey tone Monument Grey has an exciting blue component, which is perfect for combinations with elegant, dark blue tones or blue-grey wood types. The texture ST9 Smoothtouch Matt strengthens the neutral character with a velvety feel.
Steelwork Basalt Grey Basalt Grey is deep, modern colour inspired by natural basalt stone, with a highly durable, soft-sheen smooth finish.
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