"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. "What's particularly important is that the battery and the power tool form a coordinated system and function together correctly. As with mains-powered machines, cordless machines must have the highest levels of power, durability and endurance. They should thus provide the necessary power and runtime required and expected by the customer in order to complete his tasks. If, on top of that, the entire system is durable and does its job for many years, then we've achieved our goal. A machine's battery pack forms the basis of its performance. When inserted, it's part of the tool, and therefore plays a key role in the machine having a comfortable weight and ergonomic handling. The battery is important for enabling IoT functions, which are very helpful for everyday use: For example, if our Bluetooth® battery is connected to a Bluetooth®-compatible mobile dust extractor, it can switch the extractor on and off in auto-start. The battery acts as the IoT intermediary between the tool and your smartphone", says Product Manager Hitzer. Festool includes all of this too in its new, powerful and tailor-made battery solutions:

NEW: Two new flagship cordless drills with four speeds – pure power without compromise (from April 2021)

Taking the two new flagship cordless drills to a new dimension: They 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. Both powerhouses can be combined with a large number of practical attachments – the perfectly matched accessories make them unrivalled first-class drills for a wide range of possible uses. What about your hand twisting dangerously if the tool suddenly jams? Don't worry – the intelligent new KickbackStop minimises the risk of this happening. The new-generation extremely powerful, brushless and therefore long-lasting EC-TEC motor ensures maximum performance on both cordless drills. It impresses with even more torque and speed under load and – like all brushless motors from Festool – was developed entirely by Festool and produced in the company's in-house motor production facilities in Germany. When combined with the free-of-charge Work App (iOS and Android) and a Bluetooth® battery pack, the two cordless drills offer a large number of practical additional functions.

NEW: Festool masterpieces have undergone decisive improvements – the new plunge-cut saws TSC 55 K and TS 55 F (from April 2021)

Festool is renowned for having 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 the new plunge-cut saws. 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.

NEW: Energy – well packaged: Two battery packs, a charger and all in a Systainer³ (since January 2021)

In January, Festool introduced a new Systainer solution, making you perfectly equipped for when you are on the move. The energy set has two battery packs and a charger, all packed in the new Systainer³. This puts everything you'll need for on-the-go working within easy reach. The energy set is available with different equipment according to the individual main applications and energy requirement. You can tailor your own specific energy set with the battery power required. The energy set offers extra space for two additional battery packs and another charger. All neatly stowed in the Systainer³, of course. Thanks to the Li-HighPower cell technology, the Li-HighPower battery packs are powerful enough for any application and compatible with all Festool cordless products.

NEW: Even lighter and more mobile – DWC 18, BHC 18 and ISC 240 now also in the Systainer³ and with a Li-HighPower Compact battery pack (since January 2021)

Also available now: The Duradrive DWC 18 cordless drywall screwdriver, the BHC 18 cordless hammer drill and the ISC 240 cordless insulation saw in a new combination: With the new Li-HighPower Compact battery pack, which weighs 20% less yet offers the same performance. All perfectly packed in the new Systainer³, which uses customised vehicle integration as the ideal solution for connecting the workshop and the construction site – and is also compatible with the whole Systainer system.

NEW: The new Systainer³ generation now also includes a bit holder/bits and Forstner drill bits (since January 2021)

To increase drilling and screwdriving options, Festool has relaunched its bit assortment with the handy SYS3 XXS CE-MX BHS 60. This includes bits and a bit holder for all Festool cordless drills with the FastFix interface. Also available now in the MINI version of the new Systainer³ generation; a Forstner drill bit with a CENTROTEC interface. The set comprises five Forstner drill bits (15, 20, 25, 30, 35 mm) as well as a 4 mm dia. conical centring bit and punch – with a transparent lid.

Visit www.festool.co.uk/ready for more information and the Festool blog at www.festool.com/blog for the interesting Tech Talk called "Cordless and tailor-made" with Product Manager Patrick Hitzer and developer Patrick Schön about "intelligent battery solutions from Festool"