OPTIMA Control Room Console: Engineering the Future of Control Room Performance

Control room operators work in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. From utilities and transportation networks to emergency services and security operations, today’s control rooms require consoles that deliver exceptional reliability, flexibility and ergonomic performance around the clock.

Developed by LundHalsey specifically for these high-demand environments, the OPTIMA control room console sets a new benchmark in control room console design and combines advanced ergonomics with innovative engineering to meet the evolving needs of modern 24/7 operations.

A New Approach to Control Room Console Design

At the heart of OPTIMA is LundHalsey’s distinctive floating architecture, a defining design feature that creates a visually lighter, more refined console while maintaining the strength, stability and durability expected from a mission-critical control room console.

While visually striking, the floating architecture is more than a design statement. It is a highly engineered solution that requires precise movement, exceptional structural integrity and dependable performance throughout the full height adjustment range.

For operators, the result is a console that combines sophisticated aesthetics with practical functionality, enabling comfortable and intuitive transitions between seated and standing working positions throughout long shifts.

Built for Critical 24/7 Environments

Unlike sit-stand furniture designed for office use, OPTIMA has been developed specifically for environments where operational performance cannot be compromised. It meets ISO 11064 control room standards and is built to support operator comfort and performance across continuous shifts.

The console delivers:
– Smooth and responsive electric height adjustment
– Excellent stability throughout the entire movement range
– Reliable performance in continuous-use environments
– Enhanced operator comfort and wellbeing
– A clean, modern design without compromising functionality

This combination allows organisations to support operator performance and comfort while maintaining the robustness required for mission-critical operations.

The Technology Behind the Performance

Creating a console with a floating architecture presents significant engineering challenges. Because the design reduces the visible supporting structure, the lifting system takes on more of the job of keeping the console rigid. It must hold the work surface level and stable under the weight of monitors, monitor arms and integrated equipment at every point in the height range, while still delivering smooth, controlled movement.

To achieve this, LundHalsey selected LINAK electric actuator systems as the foundation for OPTIMA’s height adjustment, providing the heavy-duty lifting capacity the console requires.

The integration of LINAK technology ensures the console delivers:
– Precise and synchronised movement
– Quiet and controlled operation
– Reliable positioning at any working height
– Long-term performance and durability
– The structural confidence required to support the distinctive floating architecture

The result is a seamless experience for operators and a dependable solution for organisations that rely on continuous operational performance.

A Partnership Built on Shared Standards

The successful development of OPTIMA builds on a relationship between LundHalsey and LINAK UK Ltd that extends back more than 20 years. Throughout that time, both organisations have shared a commitment to engineering excellence and innovation in demanding control room applications.

As Rob Parker, Operations Director at LundHalsey, explains:
“LundHalsey delivers specialist control room console solutions for leading organisations worldwide, many operating in high-demand, 24/7, business-critical environments where product performance and reliability cannot be compromised. LINAK has been an important long-standing partner to us, combining its proven movement technology with warranty confidence, excellent account management and technical support. OPTIMA is a strong example of how that partnership helps us deliver the quality, adaptability, innovation and design integrity our customers expect.”

Over the years, advances in LINAK actuator technology have enabled LundHalsey to continually enhance its console solutions, delivering improvements in adjustment precision, load capacity, acoustic performance and energy efficiency.

Delivering the Next Generation of Control Room Consoles

OPTIMA demonstrates what can be achieved when innovative product design is supported by proven movement technology.

Combining LundHalsey’s signature floating architecture with LINAK’s actuator expertise has produced a control room console that enhances operator comfort and delivers the stability and reliability required in mission-critical environments.

As control rooms continue to evolve, OPTIMA shows how intelligent engineering and a long-standing partnership can define the next generation of control room consoles.

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