May 1, 2013 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has expanded its hand tool offering with five new products:

April 5, 2013 - Milwaukee Electric Tool is now offering two new application-specific Sawzall blades: the Ductwork blade and Drywall Access blade. The Ductwork Sawzall blade has been engineered to address the unique frustrations encountered when installing ductwork take-offs, where the main duct line branches off into subsidiary lines. Milwaukee claims the new blade eliminates the need of a hammer and screwdriver, lightening up the tool belt and speeding up the installation process. Engineered with a Pierce Point tip, the Ductwork blade makes radius and square cuts to accommodate various take-off installations. The 2-1/2-in long Drywall Access Sawzall blade is optimized to cut through up to 5/8-in drywall, boasting a unique multi-directional tooth design to allow for cuts in all directions. According to Milwaukee, the blade minimizes the risk of puncturing an existing pipe or wire when electricians are looking for a faulty wire behind installed drywall.

February 28, 2013 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has introduced the 2270-20 contact temp meter, featuring a dual thermocouple input and delta T calculation to help users better identify and address temperature issues in heating and cooling systems, it says. The contact temp meter measures from 1372C to -200C (2,500F to -325F), and using the data collected, the meter will also calculate the Delta T of the two temperatures. A timer function also allows users to track minimum, maximum and average temperatures for up to a 24-hour period. The meter boasts a simplified keypad and interface, and a high-contrast white on black display to make reading the display easier from far away and in all lighting conditions. Additionally, a magnet and strap allows the meter to hang during use for hands free measurement.

February 12, 2013 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has introduced the M18 Six Pack Sequential Charger, an Energy Star rated charger suited for up to six battery packs of any Milwaukee M18 Lithium-Ion battery. According to Milwaukee, users of the new six pack charger can reduce the amount of time spent changing out batteries, increasing productivity on the jobsite. The charger features integrated hang holes for vertical mounting, a pass through plug to help conserve outlet space, and claims to charge M18 compact batteries in 30 minutes and extended capacity (XC) batteries in 60 minutes.

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February 7, 2013 - The National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee in the States (NJATC) announced an extension of the Milwaukee Test & Measurement Academy, first announced at the National Training Institute in Ann Arbor, Mich., in August 2010. Milwaukee’s $2.5-million extension of support will ensure the company’s position as an NJATC Platinum Level training partner.

January 22, 2013 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has announced the largest accessory overhaul in the company’s history with the transformation of its metal Sawzall blade line. Named Double Duty Upgrade, the new blades—available in a Thin Kerf profile and a Demo blade profile, known as the Torch—claim to deliver over two times more life than the current generation blades. The Double Duty Upgrade Thin Kerf blades feature a tooth form, short profile and thin body, and are designed for creating fast, flexible cuts. The Double Duty Upgrade Torch blades feature a tooth form and a new stamped honey comb pattern throughout the body of the blade called Grid Iron, boasting increased blade rigidity.

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January 9, 2013 - The new M4 2-speed screwdriver from Milwaukee Electric Tool is the first tool of its M4 platform to feature the company’s RedLithium 2.0 battery technology. The 4V category tool features 44 in-lbs of peak torque and a 21-position clutch with auto shut-off, as well as 200/600RPM for increased user control for precision work, says Milwaukee. At 244-mm in length and under 1-lb., the screwdriver offers 1/4-in. quick-change chuck for one-handed bit changes.

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January 7, 2013 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has expanded its test and measurement line with its new milliamp clamp meter, designed for measuring 4mA-20mA signals used in control panels to collect and send data. The clamp meter also measures 0mA-99mA to cover a range of control signals if needed. According to Milwaukee, the clamp allows users to measure milliamps without having to break the loop, preventing the shutdown of equipment and saving valuable time. The tool features a long clamp wire, narrow jaw profile, a white-on-black display and an on-board clamp storage.

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December 31, 2012 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has developed its 6th generation of Lithium-Ion with RedLithium 2.0 and XC4.0 batteries, suitable for performing in climates below -18ºC. Boasting all the benefits of the original RedLithium batteries, the new 2.0 and XC4.0 batteries claim to deliver up to two times more run-time, 20% more power and over twice the recharges than standard Lithium-Ion batteries.

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December 21, 2012 - Milwaukee Electric Tool has introduced the 18V M18 FUEL 1/4” Hex Impact Driver, which it describes as delivering up to 3 times longer motor life, up to 50% more runtime, and up to 1600 in-lbs of torque and 0-2900 RPM. A 3-Mode Drive Control feature also gives users better control over the power and speed required for specific applications, says Milwaukee. Three fastening modes are available: precision work (0-850 RPM, 200 in-lbs of torque), fasteners and material (0-2,100 RPM, 700 in-lbs of torque); and maximum performance (0-2,900 RPM, 1600 in-lbs of torque).

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