Police are trying to trace the owners of a large number of power tools which they believe were stolen from the Harlow and Epping areas. A 21-year-old man from London was arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of theft from a vehicle in Harlow on January 19 and released on police bail until August 19, pending further enquiries. Police have issued a reminder to people not to leave valuable tools or equipment in their work vehicles overnight.
Tinkering School Lake Erie, a program of Lake Erie Adventure Play, is offering two week-long day camps for youth (10-13) to use real tools and materials to build amazing things. The camps are made possible with the help of local businesses and organizations, including the Kiwanis Club of Port Clinton, Materion Inc., Snyder Group of Companies, and United Way in Ottawa County. Tinkering School is based on the philosophy that children can be empowered and inspired by using real tools to solve real problems in a creative atmosphere that is open to failure. The camps will be led by Jerod Christy, a sculptor from Toledo.
Bosch Rexroth's Nexo Cordless Nutrunner tool combines wireless capabilities with state-of-the-art tightening technology to improve efficiency, cycle-times, and data collection during the manufacturing process. The integrated controller monitors the tightening and transmits the results over a wireless connection to a receiving station. The tool offers browser-based software that is easy to set up with no additional software installation required and is independent of the operating system or terminal device.
The global compact power tools rental market is expected to grow steadily due to the increasing demand for power tools in developing countries. The market is driven by the need for fast project completion and infrastructural development activities in regions like Asia. The market faces challenges such as high equipment maintenance costs and damage to tools by clients. The market is segmented based on types and geography, with Asia-Pacific being the most prominent region. Key trends include increasing competition from Chinese manufacturers. The dominant players in the market include Makita Corporation, Bosch, Stanley Black & Decker, and Techtronic Industries.
3-D printer is merely a hint of the revolution to come We recently covered the story of the troubles at MakerBot, and how people were having trouble finding really useful things to do with them, and more trouble doing them well. This was saddening but not unsurprising; home 3-D printers could make little things out of plastic, but that’s it. However, 3-D printing was only one form of what I used to call downloadable design, and now call digital fabrication, where designs can be exchanged arou
Bosch Malaysia's third-party sales in the country rose 14% to RM552mil in 2014 compared to a year earlier. Total net sales of the global technology and services supplier increased in 2014 by 24% to RM3.6bil. Bosch Malaysia is an important location for Bosch, both as a production base as well as a market for their products and services. Bosch has invested around RM260mil in the country in the past three years, and three out of its six locations in Malaysia underwent expansions and enhancement in 2014.
More than half of Australian households have power tools, with chainsaw ownership on the rise. Lawnmower ownership has declined slightly, while whipper-snipper/brush-cutter/line-trimmer ownership has decreased. Couples with no children have the highest ownership of power tools and chainsaws, while couples with kids are more likely to own lawnmowers and whipper-snippers. Ownership rates fall among Aussies who live alone or as single parents, with single-father households being more likely to own these items than single-mother households.
Case IH has announced its 2015 lineup of Farmall tractors, other tractors such as the Maxxum and Puma, and hay and forage tools. The company emphasizes its complete, innovative equipment and service offering, and its commitment to elevate producers’ experience at the dealer level. The livestock, hay, and forage lineup for 2015 includes innovations designed to help producers achieve an optimum harvest.
Sajan has been selected by Stanley Black & Decker as a global language translation provider. Stanley Black & Decker's primary product and services groups globally request projects through the translation center, which has streamlined the workflow, reduced costs through translation memory software and fostered branding consistency. Sajan is currently doing translations into over 20 different language pairs for Stanley Black & Decker.
A group of women from Ulladulla Woman's Shed held their first woodworking event to make donation boxes for their organization. The ladies learned how to use power tools and cut, glue, nail, sand, and paint the timber pieces. Shed president Liz Carpenter hopes to produce 20 painted purple boxes to raise funds for the group. The workshop aims to give women the skills to do small repairs, make and restore furniture, and provide a social gathering. The group will also learn mechanical basics at a workshop to be held on June 12.