Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) workbenches and other types of technical furniture are essential for many different industries in the Digital Age. The majority of the devices that bring comfort and convenience to our lives-or at least components of devices-are created, assembled, packaged and shipped from an ESD workbench. These customizable and adaptable pieces of technical furniture prevent the transmission of an electrical charge that would wreck the electronic components of computers, telecommunication devices, appliances and many other useful items. Unless you have worked with electronics, you may not be aware of the havoc that one stray electrostatic charge can wreak on a circuit board. The folks who work in these industries employ redundant measures to prevent electrostatic charges, and the most important and effective measure of all is an ESD workbench. To illustrate the importance of ESD workbenches in the Digital Age, consider these factors:
1. The ubiquity of circuit boards
Nearly every electronic item these days have circuit boards built in. Even refrigerators and dehumidifiers have built-in logic boards that govern their functions. Devices that require these components are so ubiquitous that we directly or indirectly send commands through dozens of them in the course of a day. Other examples are the mouse and keyboard that we use to attain and process information, the remote control for the television and the shrieking alarm that wakes us up in the morning. All of these and countless more items that we use day in and day out are dependent on technical furniture to insulate their components from the electricity that our bodies can create.
2. Adaptability to many applications
The number and variety of industries that rely on ESD workbenches here in the U.S. and around the world is limitless. The most obvious and easily accessible example would be the information technology sector, an essential component of our work and play. If you connect to the Internet and other workstations at work, the routing hardware was probably placed on an ESD workbench to protect it from the electrostatic charges that the hardware and the people who manage it create. The healthcare industry, scientific research, the development of cutting-edge technology, space exploration, transportation, pharmaceuticals and countless more industries rely on technical furniture to perform their roles and bring innovations to our lives.
3. Limitless configurations to meet the needs of the workspace and the function
How often in our lives do we hear the phrase, "the right tool for the job?" ESD workbenches and other types of technical furniture must be adaptable and customizable to each workspace and function to meet the demands of the application and the individual. The application may also require heat resistance, corrosion resistance or a design to withstand a wide range of extreme conditions. Work environments, such as clean rooms, demand strict adherence to the protocols that govern those workspaces and require technical furniture constructed from specific materials and built to exacting tolerances. To that end, the companies that manufacture technical furniture must also employ technicians adept at designing and constructing equipment made from many different materials to exacting standards.
4. Lower costs to consumers
When a consumer spends hundreds or thousands of dollars on a refrigerator, dryer, laptop computer, LED television or even an automobile, they are making an investment in the workmanship of that item and trust that it will provide many years of trouble-free service. Given the number of circuit boards and other electronic components in these items and other devices, the consumer relies on the manufacturer to explore and invest in new methods that make these components as reliable as possible. ESD workbenches dramatically reduce the possibility that the energy surrounding us does not ruin or compromise resistors, capacitors, semiconductors and countless other components. This lowers costs to consumers and manufacturers across the board. Moreover, companies that are willing to invest time and money in technical furniture and workspaces that produce reliable products of any kind are rewarded through a greater market share and brand recognition.
Few consumers ever think about the composition, configuration and craftsmanship that go into the ESD workbenches and other types of technical furniture that is integral in the manufacturing process of products that bring convenience, comfort and value of our daily lives. However, the people and companies that use ESD workbenches to manufacture the products we use surely do. The next time you reach for a remote or start the dryer, enjoy the convenience and utility of that simple task and give a quick thought of appreciation for the technical furniture that makes it all work.
Paul Grant is the marketing director for SteelSentry, a manufacturer of technical furniture, including ESD workbenches. All technical furniture built by SteelSentry is made in the USA. SteelSentry employs a team of welders, fabricators, woodworkers, CAD designers and engineers who work together to deliver a superior ESD workbenches.
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