Latest Press Releases
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Diversity when routing
July 2024
Festool's range of accessories offers everything needed for a perfect result for every routing application. The wide range of router bits hugely increases the possible range of applications. With the right accessories, routing of round and square cut-outs, rows of holes in furniture, finger joints or worktop panel joints will no longer present any kind of problem. The accessories are precisely matched to the routers. This speeds up work processes and produces high-quality results more quickly and precisely.
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New: Brand-new items from the Festool fan shop – available from September 2024
July 2024
From September, young Festool fans will be able to play with their very own toy tools. Our usual approach applies here too: Quality meets style and emotions. Festool is now offering two toys as faithful reproductions for children aged three and over – the TY-TSC cordless plunge-cut saw and the TY-TPC cordless drill.
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Clean air for construction sites and workshops
July 2024
Festool is expanding its range with a new air purifier that filters harmful airborne dust from the air. Its compact Systainer format and low weight make it ideal for mobile and stationary applications. The new SYS-AIR A uses a powerful, two-stage filter system to comprehensively clean the air.
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Brightens up your workplace
July 2024
Festool is expanding its range of lighting solutions with two new cordless products: The handy SYSLITE KAL C is a typical light that you'll always want at your side. It is very compact and illuminates areas brightly and evenly in a colour that replicates daylight. With its lamp head that can swivel to any position, it is particularly handy in narrow and difficult-to-access places. Its bigger sibling, the new SYSLITE KBS C cordless construction light, provides optimum illumination for floors, walls and ceilings and therefore enables perfect work results for medium surfaces.
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From May 2024, Festool will be expanding the functionality of its active exoskeleton, the ExoActive EXO18, using the Work App
May 2024
In 2023, Festool launched its battery-operated exoskeleton, the ExoActive, which makes light work of strenuous overhead tasks. It gives you an extra boost of strength before your arms get tired and at the same time takes the load off your neck. Users are impressed with the new helper – as the results of the test study show. It is not for nothing that Festool recently received an iF design award for the ExoActive. From May 2024, the Festool Work App is delivering optimum functional extras for everyday work with the ExoActive. How does the app provide support and what exactly does it do?
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Starter set and abrasives Systainer from Festool
May 2024
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When it comes to abrasives, quality and efficiency are key. And that's precisely what Festool delivers with its premium abrasive Granat: From coarse to fine sanding, there is an optimum solution for virtually every application. From May, the Granat starter set and the handy abrasives Systainer will be available from Festool.
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New from March: 18V cordless combo sets from Festool
March 2024
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From March 2024, Festool will be offering 18V cordless combo sets with different combinations for the first time – all with a free ToolBox in Systainer format. For new Festool customers, this is an attractive cordless starter set for many areas of application.
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How to get the most out of extractors
March 2024
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Festool has been known for its extractors and its entire dust extraction range for many years. The German manufacturer offers a variety of clever solutions for many needs in order to optimise workflows and ideally organise workplaces. Thanks to many practical aids, you can also get the most out of dust extraction. In this way, customised, mobile and flexible solutions create a healthier working environment in workshops and on the go at construction sites.
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Exciting new products in Festool's range of accessories
February 2024
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With a selection of over 1700 products, Festool's accessories expand the possible applications of tools considerably. Festool's range of accessories offers exactly the right accessory to achieve a perfect result for every application.
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Mobile working – right down to the smallest detail
February 2024
Festool continues to expand its Systainer³ workplace design range with new products: With the new Systainer³ S models, various accessories sets and the new Systainer Rack module. All of these new products will expand on the many different options for mobile working. They provide order and a clear layout for smaller Systainers.
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Extremely resilient – tough enough for the job
February 2024
The KHC 18 cordless combi hammer is extremely robust, highly resilient and durable. Thanks to its powerful brushless EC-TEC motor and the pneumatic impact mechanism with 2.6 joules of impact energy, you can quickly achieve the best results. In practice, the KHC 18 proves to be a versatile powerhouse: No matter whether hammer drilling, drilling and screwdriving without impact or chiselling, you can switch between a variety of applications in seconds.
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The new OF 1010 R router from Festool.
January 2024
The new OF 1010 R continues the success of Festool routers. The OF 1010 R is the latest generation of routers from Festool, boasting logical improvements and practical new features. The stage is set for maximum precision!
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The new Sawblade T2 for TSV 60 K from Festool.
November 2023
The new TSV 60 K makes it possible to achieve workshop-quality results on the construction site. In future, the precision champion will also make sawing of laminated chipboard in applications from furniture construction to kitchen fitting more precise and efficient: The new WOOD FINE CUT SPECIAL diamond scoring saw blade with two teeth, which boasts a long service life, higher feed speeds and perfect cut quality, is now available for the TSV 60 K.
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The best of both worlds
November 2023
What could be better than a Systainer? The answer is simple: The clever combination of the Systainer³ and the Sortainer³. The new Systainer³ Combi allows you to transport machines and accessories in a single Systainer. There is space at the top for transport-safe storage of power tools and hand tools, and the relevant accessories can be stowed away underneath. You can individually divide the drawer with dividers or separately available plastic containers – so that you always see small parts, such as nails, dowels and screws. Everything is to hand – for better organisation and time savings at the workplace.
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Everything in a system – everything neatly stowed
November 2023
Clever organisation and time savings at the workplace: The new Sortainer3 offers lots of space and provides a perfect overview of accessories and small parts. To make transport simple, Sortainer³ products can be seamlessly integrated into bott vario3 vehicle equipment.
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A supportive strength boost
July 2023
Festool presents its first active exoskeleton, the ExoActive. The battery-powered ExoActive exoskeleton will make light work of strenuous overhead tasks. For dry mortarless construction, painting, wallpapering or installation tasks – on walls or ceilings – the ExoActive exoskeleton gives users an added boost when their arms get tired and takes the load off their neck.
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The new CXS 12 and TXS 12 cordless drill/drivers from Festool
July 2023
Lightweight, compact, versatile and surprisingly powerful. Both 12 V compact drill/drivers, the CXS 12 and the TXS 12, are a great aid for a wide range of everyday tasks. Even in tight spots and corners, these all-rounders show no signs of weakness.
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The versatile plunge-cut saw family from Festool
July 2023
The plunge-cut saw family from Festool has the perfect saw for any application and impresses with perfect cutting results across the whole range. And as is the case for any family, each member of the plunge-cut saw family has different qualities and characteristics. But there is one thing they all have in common, whether they are cordless or corded: Every model delivers plenty of power for even the most demanding of applications.
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With the new Systainer³ ToolBag from Festool
July 2023
The Systainer³ ToolBag ensures quick organisation and easy transport of hand tools and accessories. The robust tool bag with Systainer³ interface is especially sturdy and provides space for numerous tools.
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The new SYMC 70 cordless compound mitre saw
July 2023
Perfect results faster: With the new SYMC 70 cordless compound mitre saw, you can cut skirting boards and other strips to size twice as fast as with a regular compound mitre saw – accurately and without making calculations. With no cable to get in the way, work runs more smoothly. The bevel makes it simple to obtain interior and exterior angles and transfer them to the symmetrical stop system. Bisectors can be cut with precision with just one setting for cutting both skirting boards of a corner with precision. The rollers allow you to move the cordless compound mitre saw into the correct position in an instant – which, combined with the dual battery system, affords the saw maximum portability.
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Festool now offers a broader range of cordless power tools than ever before
July 2023
Festool's cordless power tool portfolio includes a large number of products that are carefully matched to the varied requirements of our users.
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Digital offers for our power tools
July 2023
The digital transformation has also reached the world of power tools. Festool was quick to recognise this trend and offer its users an increasing range of digital solutions. Our focus is always on our customers here. Alongside mobile apps (an Order app, a Work app and a "How to" app), our digital offers also include an eShop that was recently launched in Germany.
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The latest products in the Festool fan shop
July 2023
Quality meets style and emotion: The fan shop offers everything that fans of the cult power tool brand Festool could ask for, from hoodies to caps through to high-quality spirit levels. Take a look!
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The revolution in table saws
November 2022
Festool presents the new CSC SYS 50 cordless table saw. Extremely compact and versatile: With its modern and sophisticated design, which includes digital technologies, Festool's new CSC SYS 50 cordless table saw redefines industry standards.
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The new PLANEX M long-reach sander from Festool
July 2023
The PLANEX LHS 2 M is the most versatile of Festool's long-reach sanders. Ready to go in next to no time: Simply unpack it from the handy carrying bag, switch it on and get to work. The eccentric sanding motion produces a high surface quality on walls and ceilings with the greatest of ease.
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The new RSC 18 cordless reciprocating saw from Festool
February 2023
Powerful new addition to the Festool cordless range: The new cordless RSC 18 cordless reciprocating saw is as strong as an ox, quick, precise and extremely robust to boot. With its brushless EC-TEC motor, switch-activated pendulum stroke and low level of vibrations, the saw can be smoothly guided and is a great help in all conversion or dismantling work.
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The new TSV 60 K plunge-cut saw with scoring function
February 2023
Festool is introducing of its new plunge-cut saw with scoring function. With a 60 mm cutting depth, it produces splinter-free sawing on both sides, right from the very first cut. The integrated KickbackStop reduces the risk of injury and damage to the workpiece during a kickback. Thanks to the diverse range of system accessories, it is always mobile, precise and to exact dimensions. With the new TSV 60 K, workshop-quality results can be replicated on the construction site – just like with a stationary machine.
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The new 18 V CXS 18 and TXS 18 cordless drills
February 2023
Lightweight, compact, versatile and surprisingly powerful. The two 18 V CXS 18 and TXS 18 compact screwdrivers are two first-class helpers for a wide range of everyday tasks. The two all-rounders do not show any weaknesses in tight spots or corners either.
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Unlimited power – on all substrates
November 2022
The new RENOFIX RG 130 ECI surface-restoration grinder from Festool guarantees unlimited power. Its brushless EC-TEC motor boasts impressive performance with outstanding, constant power – and all with no risk of overheating. It is perfect for carpenters, painters, parquet flooring and floor layers as the new powerhouse achieves perfect substrate preparation in no time at all – effortlessly and without interruptions.
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The new Bluetooth® GHS 25 l ear protection
February 2023
Small, light and convenient – the cordless Bluetooth® GHS 25 I hearing protectors are your daily companion in the workshop or on the construction site.
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Saw like a hot knife through butter
July 2022
The new TS 60 K plunge-cut saw cuts wood like a hot knife through butter and is safer and more versatile than ever before. Once again, Festool is setting new standards for plunge-cut saws. Thanks to the unique KickbackStop technology, the new saw minimises the risk of injury, protects the workpiece and makes work safer.
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Extremely versatile and precise
November 2023
Festool is launching the new OF 1010 R router in August 2021. It is THE router for fine routing work – extremely versatile, precise and easy to handle, whether guided freely or on the guide rail. Thanks to its double column clamping, compact size and low weight, it can be guided along edges, lines or curves with high precision.
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CTC SYS cordless extractors in the Systainer format
May 2022
Festool's 18-volt range continues to expand, and now includes new cordless extractors for a healthy and dust-free working environment. Whether sawing, sanding or drilling: The cordless extractors in the Systainer format for dust classes L and M are ideal for spontaneous use as well as for servicing tasks and small jobs.
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High-precision cross cuts – Battery power that lasts the entire day
May 2022
What do floor laying, exterior construction, timber construction and interior finishing all have in common? The answer is simple: All trades need a compact saw that is precise, reliable and, most importantly, completely flexible. With its new KSC 60 cordless sliding compound mitre saw, Festool has done away with the cable, making this handy all-rounder with Li-ion battery power and the latest generation brushless motors a real front runner.
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Working on the go, made easy
March 2022
From April, Festool is expanding their workplace design range: The new Systainer³ with lid compartment makes mobile work easier, keeping everything neat and tidy. Thanks to its new T-LOC interface, the new Workcenter can be combined with all extractors – making mobile working even easier.
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A masterpiece significantly improved
January 2022
Festool has a new highlight for tradespeople of all trades. The German brand manufacturer has continued to make decisive improvements to its new plunge-cut saws: They will be able to saw twice as fast, and the TSC 55 K cordless plunge-cut saw will be available immediately with the unique KickbackStop.
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Four speeds, pure power, no compromises
November 2021
The two new flagship cordless drills from Festool are replacing their successful QUADRIVE PDC and DRC 18/4 predecessor versions, and go by the names of QUADRIVE TPC and TDC 18/4. Both of these new products are powerful, versatile and, with four speeds, perfectly equipped to take on any application. Their sophisticated switching concept provides the right torque and speed for any application.
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The leading original model refined
July 2021
Who invented it? Festool! Almost 60 years ago, Festool invented the first guide rail and has been perfecting it ever since. The original model with new design and intelligent details will be available from October. The result: Straight and precise cuts – not just for carrying out horizontal work, but also now on walls.
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New generation of circular saw blades from Festool
June 2021
To complement the market launch of the new TSC 55 K and TSC 55 F plunge-cut saws, Festool is introducing a new generation of circular saw blades for all standard applications and materials. Combined with the new plunge-cut saws, the new saw blades offer users multiple benefits, ensuring optimal machining of a variety of materials.
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Healthy and safe work - part 1
March 2021
Health protection and occupational safety are often neglected, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises – although employees in the construction industry are known to be among the professional groups with the highest risk. For this reason, awareness of health and safety at work should be constantly increased, especially in such companies. It pays off in the long run because healthy employees are the most important capital in any company. What the statistics look like and what can be done is presented in three parts.
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Service with a warranty
February 2021
"Festool stands for outstanding products and excellent service – one of the fastest in the industry. Service that leaves nothing to be desired. This is the aim of the Festool repair service. When repairs are needed, the service department takes care of every tool efficiently and reliably – and even, in the context of the "warranty all-inclusive", free-of-charge within three years of purchase.
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Cordless solutions: Powerful and tailor-made
February 2021
"Our objective is to create a tailor-made battery solution, customised to the requirements of our professional users", says Product Manager Patrick Hitzer. In our everyday work, characteristics like a low weight, perfect ergonomics and a well-balanced design combined with maximum robustness play an important role.
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Festool masterpieces undergo decisive improvements
February 2021
Festool has provided the best plunge-cut saws on the market for many years. Joiners/carpenters, kitchen fitters, exhibition stand fitters, interior finishers, as well as parquet and floor layers, drywallers and painters can look forward to new plunge-cut saws from Festool from April 2021. The German brand manufacturer has continued to make decisive improvements to its masterpieces.From now on, the plunge-cut saws will be able to saw twice as fast, and the TSC 55 K cordless plunge-cut saw will be available immediately with unique KickbackStop.
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No more dangerous kickbacks
February 2021
Many risks lie in wait during daily work on the construction site and in the workshop. In order to counter this, the German manufacturer Festool develops intelligent functions for tools in order to reduce these risks. One such function is the new KickbackStop, which finally puts an end to dangerous kickbacks. Festool has significantly improved the new generation of the TSC 55 K cordless plunge-cut saws and has added the KickbackStop technology to these.
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Power as good as from a socket
January 2021
Picture the scene: You go to the building site and you have enough power for an entire day's work in the latest generation Systainer format – robust enough for the rigours of a building site – enabling you to work without interruption, even when there's no power source on site or within reach. No longer is this the stuff of make-believe – it's now reality thanks to the new SYS-PowerStation from Festool. Boasting 1500 watt-hours, a full 3680 watts of continuous power output and a top power output of up to 18,000 watts, the portable energy storage device delivers a reliable 230-volt mains voltage that lasts.
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Top performance with customer expertise
December 2020
Better together – that is the motto at Festool. After all, when it comes to solutions that make painters' work easier, experienced application engineers such as Johann Schlosser devote their full attention. Their aim? Listen well and become better. In line with this principle, Festool always listens to its customers and involves them in developing new products. A case study with test customer Valentin Schlienz on one of his construction sites.
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Sanding how-to in practice
December 2020
Over the last few years, renovating old houses and apartments has been in vogue. Most of these buildings date back to the period between 1960 and 1980, meaning there is a lot of work to do – every surface needs to be renovated and the related subsurfaces indoors must be prepared.
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Healthy and safe work - part 2
December 2020
Health protection in the workplace includes air pollution control – at the customer's premises and in the workshop. Dust-free work is not only a requirement of the professional associations, but also a quality feature.
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Dust-free mixing at last
December 2020
Dust-free work begins with mixing. This is why Festool will offer its new MX stirrers with dust extraction from January 2021. They are sophisticated in every detail since they are equipped with a new hoop guard, convenient ErgoFix height adjustment, stable rubber corners, smooth start-up and a high-torque motor. From January, this will allow painters, drywallers, plasterers and all other renovation professionals to mix and stir in a robust, ergonomic and, above all, healthy way.
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A revolution in dry mortarless construction
July 2020
From September 2020, Festool is releasing a newly developed long-reach sander onto the market. The new PLANEX long-reach sander is set to revolutionise the sanding of walls and ceilings. The LED light ring surround highlights unevenness when sanding, thereby preventing the need for costly reworking.
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Sand every edge easily
July 2020
Tradespeople are all too familiar with the scenario of laborious, time-consuming sanding using a sanding block, sanding through edges and resurfacing edges. A thankless task and hardly profitable. Every edge is different: Sometimes it is sawn, sometimes it is routed, sometimes it is untreated or painted. To sand edges as easily and effectively as possible, Festool is launching a mobile edge sander in September 2020.
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TOPROCK - the Sound of Systainer
July 2020
The newest band member of the Festool sound family goes by the impressive-sounding name of TOPROCK. The powerful Bluetooth® speaker is cleverly integrated in the lid of the new Systainer³ and therefore combines all the advantages of the Festool Systainer system in perfect Hi-Fi harmony.
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Mobility to the power of three
July 2020
Last year saw Festool join forces with Tanos and bott – the specialist in premium vehicle fittings – to launch the new Systainer3. As you would expect of Festool, the new Systainer³ products are compatible with one another and can be connected to all previous Systainer generations, mobile dust extractors and many other system accessories.
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The new TID 18 cordless impact screwdriver from
February 2020
The TID 18 cordless impact screwdriver has an impressive service life thanks to its extremely robust hammer mechanism. The perfect combination of the new-generation brushless EC-TEC motor and the 4.0 Ah Li-HighPower Compact battery pack ensures maximum performance and endurance.
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The new STM 1800 saw table and work bench
February 2020
From April 2020, Festool will extend its workplace organisation range with the addition of the new, unique and mobile STM 1800 saw table and work bench. The contact surface is equipped with wooden coverings, which securely supports both the sheet material and workpieces, therefore allowing for precise work.
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Full power with 20% less weight
November 2019
Compact and powerful with perfect handling: The new Li-HighPower battery pack from Festool saves weight without compromising on performance.
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The specialist for cleaning work
November 2019
This makes the new CT 15 mobile dust extractor ideal for cleaning work in the workshop, on the job, on the construction site or for cleaning vehicles.
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Mobility to the power of three
July 2019
For an organised workplace and safe transportation of tools and accessories – from the workshop to the construction site. The new generation of Systainer offers maximum mobility and impresses with countless practical and smart functions. The new Systainer3 was developed by Festool and Tanos in cooperation with bott, the specialist in high-quality vehicle equipment, and therefore fits seamlessly into with the new bott vario3 vehicle equipment range.
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Powerful cutting action – without a cable
July 2019
Festool welcomes a new addition to the 18-volt family: The new AGC 18 cordless angle grinder boasts a durable design and perfect ergonomic features for cutting work.
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Cordless cutting – dust-free work
July 2019
Robust, precise and cordless: The new Festool DSC-AGC 18 FH cordless freehand cutting system is being launched with an 18 V Bluetooth® battery pack and allows for dust-free cutting of mineral-based materials on the construction site.
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The Festool Work app
March 2019
With the new Work app, the range of applications offered by Festool features a new smart helper. Among other features, this app offers an overview of remaining warranty times, all the ways to contact Festool SERVICE that users need, and a list of nearby dealers. The Work app communicates with the battery pack via Bluetooth® and displays the battery level, temperature, number of previous charging cycles and the last known location.
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Exact cut-outs on the scribe mark
January 2019
Festool is expanding their range of cordless tools by adding the new Vecturo OSC 18 cordless oscillator for fitting and assembly work. The innovative StarlockMax tool holder guarantees that the tools can be changed quickly and conveniently, and without the need for additional equipment.
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Small extractors – big performance
November 2018
Festool is launching the new CT MINI and CT MIDI compact dust extractors especially for mobile use, expanding its already comprehensive range of mobile dust extractors with three ultra-convenient and intelligent models designed to keep construction sites clean.
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New versatility for perfect cuts
November 2018
Festool has optimised and reworked its entire range of jigsaw blades. You can use an application overview to quickly and easily find the right saw blade for you.
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Lightweight yet powerful and intelligent
November 2018
Festool is expanding its established battery range with two new compact Bluetooth® batteries that enable mobile dust extractors to be conveniently switched on and off via the cordless tool.
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The ideal workshop for on the go
July 2018
Festool is further expanding its workplace organisation system and offering a new mobile workshop from October 2018. It is ideal for transporting Systainers and, with its flexible worktop, creates optimum working conditions on construction sites and during assembly work. It can be set up individually and ensures that everything is put away neatly.
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The CT pre-separator with cyclone technology from Festool
July 2018
Large quantities of dust and chips – which accrue when sanding dry mortarless construction filler or working with a router, for example – can clog the main filter of the mobile dust extractor and reduce its suction power.
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The Festool hammer drills
July 2018
No matter whether you are drilling into reinforced concrete, natural stone, artificial stone or masonry – the new SDS drills with solid carbide heads will win you over with their long service life, precision and economic efficiency.
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The Order app
May 2018
With the new Order app, customers can select suitable accessories conveniently whilst on the move or in the workshop and order by e-mail directly from a trusted dealer. It is even possible to place group orders as a team. The new Order app therefore marks the end of the age of paper chaos and makes the workshop more orderly. The Order App is available to download for Android and iOS mobile devices.
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The perfect joint – now even more versatile
February 2018
With its DOMINO system, Festool has combined all of the benefits of conventional wood joints in a single system. Its success speaks for itself: The DOMINO system has become ever more successful in the carpentry and joinery trade over the last few years. Now Festool is expanding it with one more clever component: From April 2018, the new detachable basic structure connectors and furniture connectors, in combination with the DOMINO DF 500 joining machine, will make deconstructible furniture and components quick and easy to assemble in a stable and flexible way – work in your usual way without the need for more special tools.
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The ISC 240 cordless insulating-material saw
Dezember 2017
Festool guarantees quick, clean and mobile cuts in next to no time when cutting insulating materials with the new ISC 240 cordless insulating-material saw.