The DeWalt Flexvolt system is a way for those who work with power tools on a regular basis to introduce a more adaptable, agile set of equipment into their tool shed. The battery platform automatically changes between two different voltages, meaning that handymen can seamlessly switch between tools when the job requires it.
With the DeWalt Flexvolt, no DeWalt power tool is out of reach. Though the battery has 60 volt power, opening up the more power-hungry tools on the DeWalt roster, it is also backwards compatible with the company's 20V MAX tools. Plus, this extra power means that 20V MAX tools will run up to four times as long. As if all that weren't enough, workers can combine two 60V MAX batteries to get access to 120 volts.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Interchangeable Power Tool Systems
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a power tool system that allows users to seamlessly switch between different tools with a single battery platform.
- Backward Compatibility in Power Tools
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create power tools that are backward compatible, allowing users to still utilize older tools while benefiting from newer battery platforms.
- Extended Battery Life for Power Tools
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent power tool batteries that offer significantly longer runtimes, enabling workers to operate tools for extended periods without recharging.
Sectors Adopting This
- Power Tool Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the power tool manufacturing industry by introducing interchangeable power tool systems that improve efficiency and versatility for users.
- Construction and Contracting
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement interchangeable power tool systems in the construction and contracting industry to enhance productivity and reduce the need for multiple specialized tools.
- Home Improvement Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the sale and distribution of interchangeable power tool systems in home improvement retail stores, offering customers increased convenience and cost savings.
