Masonry Magazine March 2006 Page. 33
Wondered how cell phones and laptops keep getting more compact and lighter in weight? Part of the answer comes from the breakthrough lithium-ion battery technology. These compact rechargeable batteries provide maximum power and longer runtime without adding the extra weight.
This is not the first time lithium-ion changed the way consumers look at electronics. And now, after years of research and millions of dollars in development by manufacturers, lithium-ion is starting to revolutionize a whole new category: cordless power tools.
From professional contractors to serious DIYers, lithium-ion battery technology is proving to be one of the biggest innovations in nearly 20 years. It could arguably be the biggest innovation the industry has experienced to date. As users and the industry as a whole try to grasp the magnitude of this technology, understanding the basic benefits and challenges of lithium-ion and cutting through the clutter will prove helpful to everyone, no matter the voltage size.
Maximum Power, More Runtime and No Weight Penalty
FOR YEARS, professionals have relied on 18-volt NiCad batteries as the primary source for powering cordless tools. For cordless drill/drivers, rotary hammers, reciprocating saws, circular saws, jigsaws, miter saws and more, 18-volt NiCad was the best balance between performance, weight and price. But just like any technology, professionals continue to demand more powerful, efficient and comfortable tools to run their businesses.
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Lithium-ion battery technology could arguably be the biggest innovation the industry has experienced to date.
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