Building kit
The original for all construction tasks
- Height-adjustable, universally extendible work benches
- Custom configuration for maximum productivity
- The first all-in-one system to win an award for end-to-end ergonomics
The fastest route to mobile robotics
Select a base frame, add a Top Module or design it online. That's it! The item Building Kit System makes deploying AGVs and AMRs flexible, easy, and safe.
50 years of item – one principle, endless possibilities
item is the pioneer and global market leader in modular construction systems for industrial applications. This year, we are celebrating half a century of ideas, developments, and innovative strength: item has been developing and selling solutions for the construction of machines, workstations, and production systems since 1976. The product portfolio comprises more than 4,500 high-quality components for the construction of machine frames, workstations, automation solutions, and lean production applications.
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Manual production
Manual manufacturing – modular versatility
Whether assembly workbenches, ESD protection, work bench interlinking or material supply and picking – item makes sure you’re perfectly prepared for manual production
intralogistics
Intralogistics - keep everything flowing smoothly
From conveying technology to signalling – use the item Building Kit System to create flexible solutions for efficient material handling
Automated production
Production automation – efficient, versatile and safe
Ensure the automation of your production operations is a success with versatile solutions from item, including robot peripherals, linear technology, conveying technology and much more besides.
plant engineering
Reliable and versatile – mechanical and plant engineering
From machine cabins, enclosures and guards to stairways, platforms and cable guides – use the modular system from item to create customised equipment for your production operations.
cleanroom
The system for reliable cleanroom solutions
Take advantage of an extensive selection of modular cleanroom technology components – the item Building Kit System gives rise to a huge variety of cleanroom solutions.
esd-protection
End-to-end ESD protection
When you need to equip your production and logistics operations to protect against ESD, turn to item – modular principles, ESD-safe components and tried-and-tested expertise combine to provide seamless ESD protection.
Engineering made easy with the item Engineeringtool
Simplify your everyday project work by using this innovative design software. The free design program enables you to create rules-based 3D engineering solutions directly in your browser. At the click of a button, you will receive the entire project documentation, assembly guide and CAD data, and online ordering is just a click away, too.
Simple. Online. Engineering.
Product Spotlight of the month
Learn more about the latest featured products in item's extensive catalogue: Tool storage solutions. To ensure that the right tool is always at hand, work equipment needs to be intelligently organized. The award-winning toolpanel® System from item includes a large selection of hooks, holders, and practical pivot arms to ensure you can create an ergonomic work environment. With over 65 types of tool holders, customization is easy and each hook category has variants for different applications.
Go rock your projects
Sample Solutions
Find inspiration for your projects
item example solutions are a source of inspiration and a basis for your own projects. Thanks to complete CAD data and parts lists, you can use the example solutions exactly as they are. Alternatively, you can use the designs as the starting point for customised solutions.
Modular design
Let’s turn your idea into a perfect solution
Discover how our building kit system, our aluminium profiles and our services enable you to unlock a new dimension of creativity.
Blog
All the ideas, one blog
Fascinating stories involving or about item! Find out more about the people at item, successful projects that use item components and the very latest industry trends.