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Hyper-Capable Pocket Tools

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Toler Tools 'UNION' Multitool Has a Shapeshifting Design

— April 10, 2019 — Art & Design
The Toler Tools 'UNION' multitool is a feature-rich answer to the demand for pocket-sized tools that will help users to perform a multitude of different tasks using minimal equipment. Characterized by its hyper-capable design, the tool is outfitted with am OMNILOCK wrench that can be used with a range of different sizes to easily an array of jobs. The tool also boasts a screwdriver with an interchangeable head, pliers, a saw, blade and more that will support handy individuals seeking to perform small jobs without their toolbox.

The Toler Tools 'UNION' multitool has been designed by Michael Newman of Toler Tools and speaks to the prevalence of everyday carry (EDC) products as consumers seek to stay prepared for any task they might encounter.
Trend Themes
1. Pocket-sized Tools - The demand for compact and versatile tools creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of hyper-capable multitools that can perform a multitude of different tasks.
2. Everyday Carry Products - The prevalence of everyday carry (EDC) products presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in designing innovative and functional tools that users can conveniently carry with them for any task they might encounter.
3. Minimal Equipment Solutions - The need for tools that can perform small jobs without a toolbox creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in developing compact and feature-rich multitools that can easily tackle a variety of tasks with minimal equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Tool Manufacturing - The tool manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating advanced and hyper-capable multitools that are compact and versatile.
2. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can capitalize on the demand for everyday carry (EDC) products by creating innovative and functional tools that are convenient for users to carry.
3. Hardware Retail - The hardware retail industry can identify disruptive innovation opportunities by offering a wide range of compact and feature-rich multitool options that cater to consumers' need for minimal equipment solutions.
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