Hilti, an innovator of tools, technology, software and services, launched its first robot a few months ago — Jaibot. The Hilti Jaibot construction robot is designed for semi-autonomous mobile ceiling-drilling, helping mechanical and electrical installation contractors tackle productivity, safety, and labor shortage challenges. The Jaibot executes its tasks based on building information modeling (BIM) data.…

  Greentown Labs, the largest climate-tech startup incubator in North America, announced Stanley Black & Decker as its newest Terawatt Partner. Through its partnership with Greentown Labs, Stanley Black & Decker will deepen its ties with the incubator’s community of climate-tech startups, gain access to curated startup pitch days with innovations from emerging technology sectors,…

Klein Tools, an Illinois-based manufacturer of hand and impact tools, recently added a couple of new tools to its lineup. The first is a 3-in-1 Slotted Impact Socket that’s equipped with an alignment slot to tighten and loosen most hot-line clamps. Features include: A single-ended impact socket with hands-free adjustment between socket sizes Addresses two…

GEARWRENCH has launched its new line of PitBull Pliers, designed with features and functionality that will quickly turn them into a technician or mechanic’s best friend. “Professional technicians we talked to said that the most important things they looked for in their pliers are grip and cutting ability,” said Jarrett Wolf, product manager for GEARWRENCH. “We…

  Written by Mark Edmunds Product Manager | Snap-on Industrial There is a perception that applying torque to a fastener is intuitive and that anyone can do it. Well, anyone can, but the ability to do it properly is what makes the difference — and that’s where selecting the right torque wrench is critical. Torque wrenches…

Arrow Fastener Company, a provider of manual, electric, and cordless fastening tools, as well as hand stapling tools for both pros and DIYers, has released a new product catalog. In fact, to this day the company’s T50 is one of the world’s best-selling staple guns, with more than 50 years of tested durability. Now, it…

Fifty-four percent of professionals work around live electricity every day, 62% use battery-powered impact tools to perform electrical work, and 87% have been shocked while on construction job sites. It’s a risk they would rather not have to take. To keep pros safe and productive, Crescent APEX developed the new eSHOK-GUARD Isolated Bit Holder and…

Certain projects require specific tools that aren’t necessarily staples in every toolbox. And when those projects come up, you usually have to pay more for individual tools or for an expensive set that you don’t need. To help tool users out, Crescent APEX developed three unique project kits with the tools you need to make…

Professional automotive technicians and industrial mechanics are always looking for an edge. This is what has motivated GEARWRENCH to launch the latest evolution in its 90-tooth platform with 66 new ratcheting wrenches in the two most popular styles: the combination and the flex-head combination. Additionally, the company — a premier hand-tool brand from Apex Tool…

Kennametal has introduced a new line of PCD round tools for aluminum machining that delivers up to 10 times higher productivity than carbide tooling. The new line of drills, reamers, and end mills provides exceptional tool life and wear resistance even in very abrasive aluminum alloys and are available with very short lead times. “Our…