All Handheld Tools/Workshop Tools Articles

Jetstream reveals next generation MagJet X40
Updated waterblasting tool offers double the operating speed of previous model
How the hierarchy of top construction OEMs continues to change
Updated animated chart shows how the top construction OEMs have traded positions over the last 20 years, now including data for 2023.
Makita expands 40Vmax XGT tool range
Tool manufacturer adds new cordless demolition hammer, mitre saw and angle grinder
Hilti adds to combination hammer range
Hilti has expanded its rotary and combination hammer tool range with the release of the TE 70-ATC/AVR
Atlas Copco launches Stage V two-tool compressor
Manufacturer re-engineers XAS 58 air compressor with mechanical engine under 19kW
Atlas Copco extends pneumatic breakers
Sustainable productivity solutions specialist adds two lighter models with reduced air consumption
Loxam to rent robotic gloves
Rental giant signs SEK5 million deal with Bioservo to rent exoskeleton units in France
Hilti's new TE 70-AVR combihammer
Hilti has replaced its TE 76 combihammer with the introduction of the new TE 70-AVR
Chicago Pneumatic launches new breakers
Company launches two handheld breakers to the North American market: the CP 1260 and CP 1290.
Hilti launches new generation 7 kg combihammers
New combihammers cut triaxial vibration by half, while a redesigned cooling system reduces the temperature at the chuck by 10°C.
New hand-held breakers from Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco has introduced four new hand-held breakers that significantly reduce vibration emissions
Diving force - underwater demoltion solution
Hand held demolition tools supplied a solution for an underwater demolition challenge for divers from TAI (Taucher, Atemschutz, Industriearbeiten) GmbH. D&Ri reports
New Hilti breaker with "exceptionally low" vibration
Hilti has launched a new 11.8 kg breaker with “exceptionally low” triaxial vibration levels of 6.5 m/s2.
Three new pneumatic breakers from Atlas Copco
Atlas Copco has introduced three new hand-held TEX pneumatic hammers, the 05PE, 09PE and 12PE
Chicago Pneumatic adds hand-held breaker
Chicago Pneumatic has added to its hand-held line of petrol-driven breakers with the addition of the 22.7 kg (50 lb) Red Hawk
Study confirms advantage of good ergonomics
A study by the Chalmers University of Technology has provided validation of Husqvarna's claims for its ergonomic design effort in its hand tool design
Maximum demolition
US equipment supplier Metabo Corporation has introduced a new demolition hammer in the shape of the 12 kg (26.5 lb) MHE 96 SDS-Max
Fast cutting
Wacker's new 115 V electric-hydraulic concrete reinforcement steel (rebar) cutters are available in professional and economy versions
Power to hand - the latest demolition hand tools
There may be a continuing effort in the industry to make ever-greater use of machine-mounted attachments, but there will always be some situations where only hand carried tools will do the job. D&Ri reports on some of the latest power tools to come onto the market
Husqvarna buys floor saws
Husqvarna has announced the acquisition of US concrete saw producer Meco (Masterpiece Engineering Company) based in Phoenix, Arizona. The deal, the terms of which were not disclosed, should be finalised by the end of this month.
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