Design & Technology (D&T) is one of the key educational sectors served by SB Labs. Our bespoke furniture systems are specifically designed to facilitate hands-on, creative, and technical learning in schools and colleges.
SB Labs role in design & technology
SB Labs provides innovative, high-quality D&T furniture solutions tailored for Design & Technology classrooms and workshops, ensuring that both students and staff benefit from functional, flexible, and safe environments. D&T environments demand purpose-built benches, storage and specialist workstations to accommodate equipment and materials used across the spectrum of design, engineering and practical technology activities.
Features of SB Labs D&T furniture
- Bespoke modular systems: Allows for custom layouts, adapting easily to curriculum changes or new technologies.
- Heavy-duty workbenches: Built for practical activities e.g. woodworking, electronics, fabrication with integrated safety and storage features.
- Specialised storage: Cabinets and organisers are designed for tools, raw materials, and students’ work-in-progress, promoting efficiency and safety.
- Collaboration and flexibility: Table arrangements and mobile furniture support group projects and dynamic lesson formats.
Types of D&T furniture
- IT Workstation: with lift-up hatches, multiple outlet power sockets and cable management system.
- Technology Workstation: with integral power trunking to safely distribute both high and low voltage power for motors and transformers.
- Realisation Workstation: for heavy-duty bench designed for engineering and woodwork tasks, able to support vices and resistant materials, ideal for construction and practical tasks.
- Preparation Table: Durability and easy-cleaning large adaptable work surface for planning and preparation. Available in both free-standing or fixed.
- Standard Workstation: Versatile, braced heavy-duty bench suitable for general use, designed to prevent racking under stress; can also be wheeled for mobile use.
SB Labs provides a full-service, turnkey approach: from initial CAD and 3D design consultation, removal of outdated furniture to installation of floors, ceilings and lighting.
Why
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Tailored solutions, seamless delivery
Whether you need a single workstation or a complete state-of-the-art laboratory fit-out, SB Labs offers seamless project management and high-quality installations both locally and internationally. Partner with us for innovative, dependable, and design-led laboratory solutions tailored to your unique needs.
Decades of expertise
At SB Labs, we bring over 50 years of specialist experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of bespoke educational and commercial laboratory furniture and fume cupboards. Proudly based in the UK, we manufacture all our bespoke laboratory furniture domestically and install internationally.
Transforming spaces
Our extensive expertise allows us to transform uninspiring, outdated learning and lab engineering spaces into smart, modern, and highly functional environments. We offer a comprehensive service from consultancy and design through to manufacture and installation. Our tailored solutions that maximise productivity and minimise maintenance.
Award-winning excellence
As recognition of our outstanding business success, we have been honoured with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade. This accolade reflects our sustained growth, international experience, and exceptional overseas sales.
Globally recognised standards
We are members of key professional bodies including SEFA (Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association), which positions us among the leading laboratory equipment suppliers and design consultants worldwide. Our commitment to quality, safety, and environmental responsibility is confirmed by numerous accreditations and certifications.
Discover our showrooms
The SB Labs manufacturing plant, showrooms and offices are always open for viewing and a member of staff would be happy to provide a guided tour at any time.
Made in the UK
At SB Labs, our commitment to excellence is deeply rooted in our British heritage. Our production embodies the values of British manufacturing: reliability, innovation and craftsmanship. Delivering the most engaging and stimulating spaces to learn and research to meet the exact needs of modern laboratories.
Case
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SB Labs laboratory furniture has been implemented globally in prestigious institutions such as Siemens HQ, British and international schools across Europe, Asia, and the Americas and leading universities and research parks.
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