Best of LinkedIn: Digital Powertools CW 21/ 22

Bosch broadens its open Battery Alliance, signalling that cross-brand interoperability is becoming a decisive battleground for wallet share

Makita pushes platform headroom beyond hand tools with a 40 V XGT walk-behind sweeper, and Milwaukee extends MX FUEL to a 500 mm reversing plate compactor, moving cordless deeper into light equipment

Hilti adds the S-BT 6-22 threaded-stud system to its Nuron line, marrying cordless convenience with structural-grade fastening

Fein migrates an industrial niche with the AJMU 137 PMQW cordless mag-drill, underlining the ongoing exit from corded power

Bosch and Hilti benchmark their decking and anchoring systems (DX 9 / SDT 9) against conventional screws, posting double-digit time savings that speak directly to contractor ROI

Hilti celebrates three decades of TE-CX drill-bit evolution while DeWalt introduces the DCD1007 premium drill focused on balanced ergonomics

Milwaukee enters metal fabrication workflow with the M18 cordless threaded-rod cutter, eliminating sparks and secondary grinding

FEIN positions the VersaMag drill press as a rapid-setup option for distributors chasing shop-floor efficiency

Plunge-wire technology on Hilti’s WS1510-CA and Husqvarna’s new WS 482 wall saw showcase a shift toward cleaner, high-precision concrete cutting

Field demos of Hilti wall-saw systems highlight reduced operator effort when slicing dense substrates

Bosch adds orbital sanders and polishers to its 12 V range, prioritising lightweight surface-finish tasks

Haimer advances spindle precision with updated Shrink-Fit holders that maintain consistent run-out across operators

Tooltec spotlights rapid, high-tolerance CNC grinding for bespoke profile knives, reinforcing machining as a service differentiator

Reekon stresses rigorous QA around OTA firmware, underscoring reliability expectations for connected hardware

Hilti augments its digital services with a Volume Calculator app that automates resin dosing and cuts waste

CAM start-up Toolpath secures strategic investment from Kennametal, pointing to an AI-assisted software layer emerging atop power-tool ecosystems

Design guidance across posts prioritises longevity, repairability, and recyclability, embedding circularity at the engineering stage

Milwaukee positions its cordless landscaping range as a zero-emission alternative to petrol equipment, targeting noise and fume reduction

Manufacturers increase recycled content, with tungsten-carbide tips now incorporating 20 % production scrap

Bosch multiplies in-person touchpoints through BoschProTour, METALTECH & AUTOMEX, and other regional expos, leaning on live demos to drive adoption

Hilti’s Global Electric Tools Summit deepens channel relationships and reinforces its innovation narrative

Haimer, Bosch and others employ open-house formats and live roadshows to shorten feedback loops with distributors and end users, while LIGNA and EASTEC remain key networking hubs

DeWalt expands its Grow the Trades initiative, aligning brand equity with the vocational pipeline and addressing Gen Z skills shortages

Research into wearable assistance systems illustrates a pivot from hard labour to smart labour, placing worker health on par with productivity gains