Vacuum pods have always promised faster setups and stronger holding power. But in most shops, they’ve stayed as accessories — useful, yes, but separate from the bench itself. With AnchorPod, we set out to change that.
This isn’t just another pod. It’s a patent-pending innovation designed to anchor vacuum workholding directly into your bench. The result? A platform that expands what your workflow can do, not just another tool to add to the pile.
Three Modes. Endless Possibilities.
At its core, AnchorPod is about adaptability. One unit, three ways to use it:
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AnchorDog Mode
Drop it into a 20 mm (or 3/4”) dog hole, lock it in place, and you’ve got the world’s most versatile benchdog. Except this one pulls double duty — it’s not only a dog, it’s a vacuum anchor. That means you can lock jigs, rails, or fixtures with the same reliability you expect from pods.
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Gasket Mode
Switch to gasket mode and AnchorPod creates a sealed surface for non-porous or delicate materials. Perfect for veneered panels, slick laminates, or anything you don’t want clamped traditionally.
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AnchorPod-Edition Pods
Designed to work seamlessly with Maximus and Magnus, these pods unlock configurations no other system offers. AnchorPod becomes the foundation, and the pods build on top.
Why It Matters
Traditional clamping can fight against the work instead of supporting it. Vacuum pods changed that, but they often lived “on top” of the bench. AnchorPod flips the script: it integrates vacuum workholding into the bench itself.
That means:
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Faster setups — no searching for clamps or brackets.
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Cleaner workflows — fewer obstructions on the surface.
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More secure holding — the bench itself becomes part of the system.
For anyone who’s ever lost time futzing with clamps, AnchorPod is a revelation.
Scenarios in Action
Here’s what AnchorPod unlocks in real shops:
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Routing an edge profile on delicate veneer: Switch to gasket mode, drop the panel onto the AnchorPod, and route without fear of crushing or marring.
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Breaking down slick laminate panels: AnchorPod locks your rail without slipping — no manual clamping required.
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Quick assembly work: AnchorDog mode keeps fixtures or jigs exactly where you need them while leaving the work surface clear.
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Custom jig builds: Pair AnchorPod with Maximus or Magnus pods to create modular setups tailored to your project.
The point isn’t just holding. It’s holding smarter.
Built for the System
AnchorPod wasn’t designed in isolation. It’s part of the broader SYS-GRP ecosystem, and that means compatibility comes standard:
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Works with Systainer-style mobility.
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Integrates with MFT tops and extrusion rails.
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Designed around the same modular grid that drives our entire lineup.
When we say “Your Workflow. Without Limits,” AnchorPod is what we mean.
What Makers Are Saying
We built AnchorPod based on the challenges you told us about:
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“I need a pod that doesn’t just sit on the bench, it becomes the bench.”
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“I want to clamp faster without clutter.”
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“Vacuum pods are great, but they need to scale with my projects.”
AnchorPod is our answer. And it’s only the beginning.
AnchorPod + Launch Edition
Because this release is such a milestone, we created the FORG3D Launch Edition — curated kits that pair AnchorPod with the pods, rails, and accessories that show off its full potential. These aren’t bundles thrown together. They’re setups designed to let you experience the system as it was meant to be: modular, scalable, and ready for anything.
Where It Goes From Here
AnchorPod is the cornerstone, but it’s not alone. Companions like Argos and AnchorPlug extend it, while expansions like Verso and Max Sets scale it. Together, they form a launch wave that marks the biggest step forward in SYS-GRP so far.
Ready to Anchor Your Workflow?
The future of workholding is built into your bench.
The future is AnchorPod.
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Your Workflow. Without Limits.