Milwaukee Power Tools has renewed its partnership with Surfing Australia for 2015. The sponsorship will primarily include a digital series that will bring together professional tool users with a shared passion for surfing. Milwaukee will also extend naming rights to year two of a social media competition, the Milwaukee ‘Heavy Duty Hack’, with a focus on capturing the biggest wave moves for surfing fans. Milwaukee and Surfing Australia will continue to generate innovative and engaging content for surfing enthusiasts Australia-wide in the year ahead.

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.

Two prisoners escaped from a maximum security prison in New York by sawing through steel walls and pipes using power tools. The escape has led to a national manhunt for the prisoners, who remain on the loose. The escape has raised questions about whether the prisoners had help from an inside source to obtain the power tools needed for the escape.

Learn 10 tips for power tool safety from OSHA, including keeping cords and hoses away from heat and sharp edges, securing work with a clamp or vice, and wearing proper apparel. Follow manufacturer's instructions for maintenance and never carry a tool by the cord or hose. Always disconnect tools when not in use and remove damaged tools from use.

Bosch's vice president discusses the 'Internet of Things' and how it will transform our lives. The company's connected city project in Monaco has already provided real-time information on waste collection, bus networks, car parking management, and roadworks.

Stanley Black & Decker has launched its Stanley brand of power tools in India and plans to triple its operations in the country over the next five years. The company aims to become a complete solutions provider and expand its presence to SMEs and tradesmen segment. The new Stanley power tools range includes tools for metal working, concrete working, wood working and cordless tools. The company is also planning to manufacture these products locally in the country.