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March 31, 2015 — Thread, from Steelcase, is the first-of-its-kind power system designed to provide any carpeted space with power where and when people need it.
Thread runs power through an ultra-thin modular track designed to be laid under carpet. The track attaches to a low-profile connector and a standing power hub or adapter. The hub allows workers to access six standard outlets.
Thread is a one circuit, 20 amp system, which allows enough power to support laptops, mobile devices, and even powered furniture and collaboration devices.
In the past, seamlessly bringing power to all spaces has been time consuming, complex, costly and rigid, without any flexibility for future needs. Thread works around these hurdles in an ingenious way.
The system was inspired by Steelcase ethnographic research, which studied the needs of workers and students today. Steelcase researchers observed workers and students in pain and sacrificing basic needs while trying to gain access to power. Most notably, the team observed:
• Loss of mobility in moving throughout a space.
• Loss of comfort and correct ergonomic postures.
• Loss of control and choice over where to work, study or learn.
• Disruption of work flow and creativity.
To learn more about Thread, click here.
