2023: Awesome Tools and New Companies to Watch Out For

One of the cooler things about being an electrician is the amazing amount of technology we get to use. Also cool is being able to see and use new tools and materials that are constantly being developed to make our jobs more efficient and safer. In the latest episode of Electrician U, Dustin visits a few booths at the recent NECA show and shows off some of the items that are coming to market soon as well as advances by well established companies already working within the electrical industry!

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Reciprocating saws are something that we use probably on a daily basis. A newer company called Spyder has developed a 3-sided recip saw blade that is awesome. In addition to the standard cutting edge on the bottom of the blade, they have patented the front AND the top side cutting edges. So, no more having to swap the blade around or the tool around to cut overhead or for bottom cuts. This will really improve efficiency for the user. In addition, their newer blades are made from a single piece of stamped steel, which results in a stronger overall blade further improving performance and longevity. Super cool stuff indeed!!
Milwaukee tools have been around for years and are definitely on the top tier of power tools. Their booth at NECA was showcasing the advances to their line of corded and cordless power tools. They have refined the anti-bind capability of their drills. The tool will automatically shut down in the event of quick torque/spinning that occurs when the tool binds when drilling thru a surface. This action can damage the users (us!!) wrists and arms. Milwaukee designers have advanced the tech within the tools to stop spinning earlier and with less moving action than other brands resulting in safer operation for the user. Among other new advances, they have also drastically improved the lighting for the cordless impact drills improving efficiency and safety.
Fluke has been making outstanding meters for years. But they refuse to stay stagnant and are developing new meters constantly. As we step more into renewable power sources, Fluke has designed new meters to assist the electrician in installing them. They have a meter specifically to help with the installation of solar panels allowing for ground checks and polarity testing or the panels themselves as well as being able to test to see the DC outputs of the system as well. A meter specifically for EV car chargers is also available allowing the electrician to really fine tune those systems as well. Fluke is also continuing to improve existing meters. One of them has a visible continuity function that allows the user to SEE the level of continuity in a noisy environment in lieu of the standard audible only!!
But the tech we see isn’t just limited to tools and materials. A company called Simplycount has developed a new software refines the ESTIMATING portion of the trade. This new software allows the user count devices by SYMBOL not just the text. Traditional estimating software uses text to search, but not ALL the devices on a drawing have text attached to them. It also allows the user to generate several different types of reports for verification, coding, review, etc. The software also can add color to any symbol and will save the marked-up version of the PDF to be able to be passed along to the field staff for easier, more efficient installation!