Focusing on the user: ‘User Experience’ at Bosch Power Tools

Ladies and gentlemen,

In the introduction to ‘User Experience’, you have learned how we systematically research the needs and desires of our users, and focus on these when developing products and services. In the development process, we check time and again whether the user finds our product useful, can operate it easily, enjoys using it and whether the product meets the aesthetic requirements. Finding the answers to these questions forms the basis of our innovative strength and is the DNA for our success.

Furthering our innovative strength: Working in cross-functional teams

Of course, this applies not only to the ‘User Experience’ team, but also to each individual at Bosch Power Tools. Our thoughts and actions are always focused on the user and their needs. This focus also directs our organizational structure and cooperation. For example, we increasingly use crossfunctional teams, where colleagues from varying fields, such as development, marketing or logistics, work collectively as one team. Together, they devote themselves to individual projects, products or product groups.

The advantages are obvious: The various perspectives and specialist knowledge complement each other, allowing the team to quickly develop solutions for the user. Individual teams led the way, and now, we have transferred this set-up to the entire Home & Garden product area. Alongside the cross-functional teams, so-called ‘Purpose’ teams, there are ‘Excellence’ teams which, like conventional departments, are experts in particular fields. In this way, we pool our specialist expertise.

Inspiring working conditions foster creativity and cooperation

To promote creativity and cross-functional cooperation, we are dedicated to providing a modern working environment. This includes flexible working hours, appropriate technical equipment for mobile working and rooms that not only allow concentrated individual work but also, and in particular, enable feedback, exchange and communication – giving our staff the freedom to choose, based on their current need or the task at hand. This is what we mean by ‘inspiring working conditions’. The working environment facilitates the task at hand, increasingly promotes exchange and teamwork – and thereby boosts our innovative strength.

Bosch innovations for ingeniously simple DIY

With our ‘User Experience’ approach, we serve all user groups from DIY enthusiasts on the one hand, to professionals in industrialized and emerging markets on the other. The requirements of these target groups are very different. For the DIY enthusiast, the simpler the job, the more enjoyable it is. We offer innovations for ingeniously simple DIY.

What tools could better meet this demand than cordless tools? With our product portfolio, 90 percent of all applications, ranging from screwdriving, drilling and hammering, through sawing and grinding, to tacking, are already covered by cordless tools. We focus on small and handy 12 volt tools as well as 18 volt tools for full power. Our ‘Power for All’ system, which includes DIY and garden tools, is available for both voltage classes: With a single 12 volt or 18 volt battery, you can currently operate 14 or 20 power tools respectively − from screwdrivers to hedgecutters. You only need one battery and one charger per volt class. This is what we call ‘combining with a system’.

Maximum runtime, thanks to the ‘Syneon Chip’

Another advantage of our cordless tools: They enable up to 85 percent more applications than comparable competitor models. Their superior performance is based on optimum coordination of key components such as the motor and gearbox combined with an intelligent electronic system called the ‘Syneon Chip’. This offers DIY enthusiasts the maximum runtime for each project. For example, the PSR 18 LI-2 cordless drill/driver allows you to drive up to 60 percent more screws per battery charge and drill up to 85 percent more holes than with comparable competitor tools. This has been confirmed by an independent testing institute. Furthermore, our tools maintain full power until the battery is empty. This allows DIY enthusiasts to continue screwing, drilling, sawing, grinding or even vacuuming at full capacity until the end.

Interchangeable adapters offer maximum flexibility: Combi drill system

The cordless segment is an important growth segment, which we are consistently developing – with innovations that offer added value to the user. The benefits include maximum flexibility through interchangeable adapters. Many DIY enthusiasts are already familiar with these adapters from Bosch’s smallest cordless screwdriver, the 3.6 volt Ixo. Our 18 volt equivalent, the new AdvancedImpact 18 QuickSnap with impact drill function, as well as drill chuck, eccentric and angle screw adapters, offers the user maximum power. Its range of applications reaches from conventional screwdriving and drilling in wood and metal, to impact drilling in masonry – and with the QuickSnap adapters, the range is expanded even further. For example, the eccentric adapter allows you to drive in screws at the edges of cupboards, while the angle screw adapter allows you to drive screws and drill holes in tight spaces. This makes our impact drill/driver system a problem solver for hard-to-reach areas.

The simplest toolholder on the market – now also for cordless tools

With Bosch multifunction tools, DIY enthusiasts can complete a wide variety of tasks with ease. We are now expanding the range of these all-rounders with the introduction of an 18 volt cordless variant: The AdvancedMulti 18. In addition to the benefits offered by a cordless tool, this device is also equipped with the convenient ‘Starlock’ accessory interface and the Bosch ‘AutoClic’ mounting system. The ‘Starlock’ interface, jointly developed by Bosch and Fein, ensures optimal power transfer from the tool to the accessory, resulting in higher performance, faster work progress and more precise results. The ‘AutoClic’ mounting system enables accessories to be changed in a matter of seconds, without the need for tools: Like a ski boot being inserted into a binding, the accessory is fixed into the attachment with just one click. It is just as simple to release it again.

The broad ‘Starlock’ range means that DIY enthusiasts will always find the right accessory for the job, whether it is cutting, sawing, routing or grinding. It comprises 32 accessories, including a sanding finger for working in very tight spaces.

Bosch’s first cordless angle grinder for DIY enthusiasts

For the first time, we are offering DIY enthusiasts the convenience of a cordless tool for cutting, grinding and metal brushing work: The Advanced- Grind 18 cordless angle grinder combines flexibility with a high level of user protection. It is equipped with restart protection which ensures that the angle grinder does not accidentally run on after a power failure. Additionally, it stands out among comparable competitor models thanks to its speed preselection for material-specific working, its soft-start function for a smooth start, and an integrated brake function which stops the disk within two seconds after the tool is switched off. This gives DIY enthusiasts complete control of this all-round angle grinder for every application.

Do you remember the ‘Syneon Chip’? The optimum combination of motor and gearbox, coupled with this intelligent electronic system, is the reason why the AdvancedGrind 18 is quicker and more powerful than other models. For example, it can cut through twelve millimeter reinforcing steel in just five seconds – up to 50 percent faster than any comparable competitor tool.

The most handy 18 volt random orbit sander: AdvancedOrbit 18

Even in the grinding segment, users can now find a powerful 18 volt Bosch tool: The AdvancedOrbit 18 random orbit sander. It represents effortless sanding and polishing in any position. This comfort is due to the ergonomic design of the tool. The design features a well balanced elongated handle and is similar to that of current corded tools, it stands apart from comparable battery-powered competitor models, which have the common tower-shaped design. DIY enthusiasts can easily use the tool with both hands and in any direction – both overhead and close to the ground – for example, when working on a door frame. The variable speed setting gives DIY enthusiasts flexibility in use: They can sand wood and chipboard and also polish plastic and varnished surfaces.

The AdvancedOrbit 18 also benefits from the ‘Syneon Chip’ technology: The cordless tool is able to sand an area up to one and a half times larger in size than comparable competitor models. The AdvancedOrbit 18 provides nearly comparable working progress as a corded tool.

‘Power for All’: One 18 volt battery for more than 20 products

With these innovations, we are expanding our 18 volt ‘Power for All’ battery system to more than 20 DIY and garden tools. The range now covers all common applications from impact drilling, through cutting and grinding, to lawn trimming and hedge cutting. Users can ‘combine with the system’ and therefore do away with unnecessary batteries and chargers, saving money, too.

12 volt multifunction tool for small improvements

The 12 volt ‘Power for All’ system is designed for lighter tasks or more delicate work. The UniversalMulti 12 multifunction tool is a new addition to the range. It offers the same benefits as the 18 volt tool – ‘Starlock’ with 32 accessories, plus ‘AutoClic’ for changing accessories in seconds − but is more compact and demonstrates its advantages when making small, occasional improvements and modifications, such as shortening door frames or replacing broken tiles.

Our multifunction tools are also always designed with the user and their needs in mind. We focus on providing the right tool for everyone – from beginners to passionate users with high requirements. Cutting pipes to length, working on tiles, removing carpet remnants, sanding window frames – the Bosch multifunction tools can handle all this and much more, enabling a wider range of applications than ever before.

12 volt cordless vacuum cleaner for quick in-between cleaning

Another lightweight, 12 volt unit is the EasyVac 12 hand-held vacuum cleaner, can also be used as a floor vacuum cleaner thanks to an extension tube. The tool is ideal for quick in-between cleaning; it is small, compact, quiet and versatile. With the crevice nozzle, the EasyVac 12 sucks dirt from the gaps between car seats or the keyboard of your PC. Together with the brush nozzle, it can be used to clean furniture carefully. It also has a floor nozzle for use on floors. The EasyVac 12 is characterized by its long runtime – the key word here again being ‘Syneon Chip’.

Both tools tie in with the 12 volt ‘Power for All’ system, which currently comprises 14 DIY and garden tools – ranging from the hand-held circular saw to the grass trimmer. This means that in the 12 volt class, too, DIY enthusiasts can do away with unnecessary batteries and chargers, saving money, too. All 10.8 and 12 volt Bosch tools and batteries are compatible.

Handy dry vacuum cleaner for the workshop

The EasyVac 12 is just one of four new vacuum cleaners that we are now introducing for DIY enthusiasts. Also new to the range is the EasyVac 3, a handy dry vacuum cleaner for workshops. It offers 700 watts of power, is equipped with a start/stop function, has a container volume of 2.1 liters and can be conveniently placed on any work bench. To make it especially handy when combined with a power tool, its dust box is as large as necessary and as compact as possible. For example, DIY enthusiasts can saw more than 13 meters with a hand-held circular saw, or use a random orbit sander for up to 180 minutes, depending on the type of sandpaper – and only then does the dust box need emptying.

Handy, flexible to use wet/dry vacuum cleaners

The powerful UniversalVac 15 and AdvancedVac 20 wet/dry vacuum cleaners are extremely versatile: The UniversalVac 15 is designed to take in 8.5 liters of liquid and has a volume of 15 liters. The AdvancedVac 20 holds up to 13.5 liters of liquid and has a volume of 20 liters. With 1,200 watts, it is the most powerful of the four new vacuum cleaners and can take up large volumes of water – for example, if your washing machine has flooded. It also has a valve for easily draining off liquid that has been taken up.

Here, too, we offer DIY enthusiasts the right vacuum cleaner for every application – from the flexible 12 volt tool right through to the powerful 1,200 watts wet/dry vacuum cleaner. All tools are easy to transport and take up little space when stowed away − the required accessories are always to hand. In addition, the scope of delivery of the EasyVac 3, UniversalVac 15 and AdvancedVac 20 includes a universal adapter, which enables connection to every Bosch power tool in the current DIY range. This allows DIY enthusiasts to extract dust as it is produced during sanding, sawing and routing.

UniversalInspect for easy check and documentation all around the home

When it comes to measuring tools, we again have the right tool to suit each of your applications and needs − whether you are detecting, measuring or leveling. We are expanding our product portfolio with the introduction of the UniversalInspect, an easy-to-use inspection camera. This tool allows you to easily inspect dark and hard-to-reach areas all around your home or car yourself, and then document the results as an image. The camera head, measuring just eight millimeters, at the end of the 95 centimeter cable offers flexibility in use. For example, it allows DIY enthusiasts to easily detect blockages in drains, pipes and downpipes, inspect the inside of household appliances like washing machines for defects, or take a look around in cavities such as drywalls or suspended ceilings. The UniversalInspect takes a good picture when inspecting cars, too: Rust spots or faulty cables are easy to find. The UniversalInspect is easy to understand and handle for all users. Six buttons allow all the functions to be selected easily; for example, you can adjust the brightness or rotate the image by 180 degrees in order to better see the object under inspection. The person who finds the fault simply takes a picture – and then deals with the repair.

Dremel 3D printer for all

The Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder signifies even more possibilities in 3D printing. It offers both beginners and experienced users a great deal of freedom for individual creativity. Its bigger printing plate makes it suitable for larger-scale projects and means it can print objects up to 25.4 x 15.2 x 17.1 centimeters in size. In fact, the print volume it can output is 35 percent higher than that offered by its predecessor, the 3D20 Idea Builder. Data transfer options are flexible too, with the ability to use a USB stick, USB cable, WLAN or LAN connection. Precise printing results are achieved by a semi-automatic two-point leveling system that is able to calibrate the print bed quickly and accurately. The integrated, intuitive software and color touch screen quickly and simply convert your idea into a printed object and allow you to check the print status at any time. During the printing process, paper-thin layers of 100 to 300 microns are stacked on top of each other. This allows the Dremel 3D40 Idea Builder to achieve high surface quality. It opens up brand new possibilities for users to transform their ideas into colors and shapes: Toy figures, decorative objects, jewelry and much more ‒ it prints whatever you want in 3D.

First Dremel multitool with quick-change multi chuck

‘Dremeling’ has become a synonym for working with our small, powerful multitools, which master almost any task. The new Dremel 4300 is the most powerful Dremel and also the first to be fitted with a quick-change multi chuck: Accessories can be changed in seconds, without the need for tools. The multi chuck is suitable for the entire range of Dremel accessories and can also be used on all other Dremel multitools. Another advantage is the LED light, which can be continuously adjusted to rotate around the tool head. This means that demanding DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists always have an optimum line of sight for their project – whether this involves grinding, routing, polishing or engraving – and can therefore work in a particularly controlled manner with a high level of precision.

Bosch innovations for ingeniously simple DIY

As we draw to a close, let me sum up the most important points once again:

• We create innovations for ingeniously simple DIY.
• We focus on cordless tools that offer added value – for example, ‘Power for All’ with an interchangeable battery for many different DIY and garden tools.
• We continue to develop not only existing segments, but also enter new segments – always keeping our focus on the user.

I have introduced you to a selection of products, however they represent just a small section of our portfolio. There are, of course, countless further examples, be it products from our current range, or products that are still being released on the market. All of our new products are innovations designed for the user ‒ they are tailored to their needs. They represent ingeniously simple DIY with Bosch power tools.

Thank you for your attention! Henk Becker will now present the innovations for professionals.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Tradespeople have different needs from those of the DIY enthusiast. Their device is, literally, their tool for delivering high quality under extremely tight deadlines. At the same time, occupational health and safety plays an increasingly important role. Our aim is to provide professionals with tools that are easy to use and will increase productivity in their day-to-day work.

One solution is powerful cordless tools. They offer high mobility on construction sites without long set-up times – tradespeople can start work immediately. Take our 18 volt class, for example: We promoted lithium-ion technology from the start, with a high rate of innovation, continuously increasing capacity since 2007. Compact batteries, characterized by their low weight, have increased in capacity from 1.3 to 2.0 Ah; XL batteries, characterized by a long runtime, have increased from 2.6 to 6.0 Ah. However, we have by no means exhausted the possibilities offered by lithium-ion technology.

EneRacer: The most compact high-performance battery on the market

Our newest innovation is the high-performance EneRacer battery. In the EneRacer battery, improved power connectors and a new manufacturing procedure – laser welding – ensure lower resistance, which means that higher currents can be drawn from the battery pack over a longer time. This results in increased power that can be used while also having the most compact battery size and the lowest weight compared to other highperformance batteries in the 18 volt class − the EneRacer is, on average, 24 percent lighter and 35 percent smaller. Furthermore, thanks to its improved CoolPack technology, it also offers a 135 percent longer lifetime when compared to a conventional battery pack. Additionally, tradespeople who buy a battery from Bosch can use it immediately without having to worry about whether it is compatible: Our ‘Flexible Power System’ guarantees compatibility with all existing professional power tools and chargers within a volt class – for increased productivity in day-to-day work.

As powerful as corded tools: Angle grinders with high-performance battery

We have equipped our new cordless angle grinders with this EneRacer battery. This results in up to 35 percent more power and a battery runtime that is up to 100 percent longer than previous 18 volt model with 5.0 Ah battery. The combination of a brushless motor and high-performance battery gives these tools power that is similar to that of a 1,000 watts mains-powered tool. It also enables extremely power-intensive cutting or grinding applications to be carried out. And, for the first time, we are also offering a cordless angle grinder with a 150 millimeter disk for even greater cutting depth.

World’s first: Connectivity angle grinder with intuitive operating concept

And that’s not all: Our new angle grinders − the GWS 18V-115 and -125 C Professional, as well as the GWS 18V-115, -125 and -150 SC Professional − are the first in the world to have a connectivity function: By connecting the angle grinder to their smartphone, the user can customize tool settings and receive troubleshooting tips in the event of the motor, electronics or battery pack overheating, as well as tool information. Furthermore, three out of our five new models come with a multi-functional user interface for the first time. This informs users, on the tool, about the tool status, the charging state of the battery and any overheating. In addition, a professional can also easily adjust the speed via this user interface at the push of a button. Connectivity combined with a user interface therefore significantly increases ease of use.

The angle grinders with connectivity are five out of a total of 11 connected products that we are launching to the market this year alone. The new tools include two 18 volt drill/driver and combi drills along with a worklight and combi laser. All tools offer the user added value through the ability to be controlled via an app. In some cases, the app also functions as a remote control, enabling tradespeople to save time and walking. Our long-term goal is to connect all of Bosch’s professional power tools and thus to offer users an even higher level of convenience − and to increase their productivity.

Connectivity provides better results: Combi laser with app control

Let me introduce you to another connected tool in detail − our new combi laser, available with red or green laser lines. They are the first combi lasers worldwide which can be controlled via app and Bluetooth interface. Tradespeople can, for example, switch the vertical and horizontal laser lines and the plumb points on and off individually and change the brightness. Operating via the app ensures that settings are not accidentally altered when handling the device. The motorized mini tripod also provides significant added value here. It aligns the combi laser to the nearest millimeter. This is especially helpful if users are working at a distance from the device or on a ladder, as it allows them to control precision adjustments remotely.

The combi lasers differ in the color of the laser lines they project: The GCL 2-50 C Professional produces red laser lines, whereas the GCL 2-50 CG Professional uses a true green laser diode to project lines. The green laser lines are four times more visible, which is a real advantage when working in bright environments. In addition, the green laser diode is more powerful in comparison with devices that use color conversion from red diodes into green light. It also has a longer lifetime thanks to its lower operating temperature and is more compact. We are already using this technology, with more tools set to follow. Watch this space!

Both combi lasers are powered by an interchangeable 12 volt rechargeable battery which, thanks to the ‘Flexible Power System’, is compatible with all existing 10.8 and 12 volt professional power tools and chargers.

18 volt rotary hammers: Power coupled with high user protection

We want to offer powerful tools with added value particularly to professionals who work with our products every day. Another example of these is our new GBH 18V-26 and GBH 18V-26 F Professional cordless rotary hammers. They offer power coupled with high user protection, generating an impact force of 2.6 joules – 50 percent more than the current strongest 18 volt rotary hammer. This power is comparable to that of a corded tool.

At the same time, we focus on a high level of occupational health and safety. We have redesigned the shape of the tools and optimized them for ergonomic work – the handle is now in line with the drill axis, for example. This L shape reduces the effort and fatigue involved in working with the tool. In addition, both rotary hammers feature efficient vibration damping. A damping element uncouples the main handle from the hammer drive, reducing vibrations actively. We also use Bosch sensors to reduce the risk of injury caused by kickback. We call this ‘KickBack Control’.

And that's not all: These hammers are our first to feature an active integrated dust extractor. It can easily be attached to the rotary hammer if required – the extraction system has its own motor which is also supplied with power by the rotary hammer battery and extracts dust precisely where it is generated. This makes working healthier, less tiring and gives more precise results.

Efficient, dust-free working on the move: Powerful 18 volt extractors

From our analyses, we know that tradespeople today only spend 30 percent of their working hours performing actual construction activities. The rest of the time is dedicated to preliminary or follow-up tasks such as preparing the vehicle or cleaning the area of application. One solution that we therefore offer professionals is our powerful 18 volt extractors: The GAS 18V-10 L Professional wet/dry extractor for dust class L and the GAS 18V-1 Professional dry extractor. Both provide effective dust extraction with an unusual air flow: A whirl is generated inside the extractor, so that the dust is deposited on the filter more slowly. This preserves the filter and maintains maximum suction power for longer. This saves time. Furthermore, both tools are distinguished by a long runtime. Tradespeople can use, for example, the wet/dry extractor and a fully charged 6.0 Ah battery to extract dust for up to 24 minutes – that would usually serve a kitchen fitter for up to three installations. That is what we call productivity in day-to-day work.

FlexiClick now as a 12 volt version: 5-in-1 cordless drill/driver system

We are also creating added value for the user with the next innovation: The tried-and-tested FlexiClick system is now also available as a 12 volt version. With its bit holder with bit locking, drill chuck, off-set angle and angle adapters, it is the most versatile system on the market – and the shortest cordless drill/driver in its class. We are also offering the only system whose angle adapter can be combined and used with any of the three other adapters. This means that tradespeople such as carpenters, kitchen installers, furniture makers and exhibition stand builders, who often have to work in very tight spaces, can be more flexible. Furthermore, it is even easier to complete typical tasks using the compact 12 volt system than it is with the more powerful tools in the 14.4 or 18 volt classes. This includes, for example, to loosen or drive screws in areas close to edges on cabinets or drill holes in tight gaps. Even with the 12 volt system, the off-set angle and the angle adapter can be adjusted directly on the tool.

Carbide technology creates new application possibilities

For rapid work progress and high productivity, efficient accessories combined with high-performance power tools are indispensable. We provide both from a single source. Take our accessories with carbide technology: They can be used in circumstances where conventional accessories reach their limits. Our ‘Endurance for VehicleRescue’ saber saw blades are a good example of this. Available in two different lengths, these were specially developed in order to meet the requirements of life-saving services by the fire department, rescue workers and the Federal Agency for Technical Relief (Technisches Hilfswerk). For example, the saber saw blades cut quickly and safely through A, B and C pillars made from high-alloy steel, car roofs made from metal sheeting, door hinges, as well as windshields made from coated glass. Their special blade geometry has several additional benefits: Thanks to the V-shaped tip, the saber saw blade is easier to guide and does not get stuck in the material. The first tooth on the blade is also designed so that the saw blade can plunge directly into the material to be cut without the need for any time-consuming pre-drilling. The saw blade also has a conical shape. As it is narrower at the front than at the rear, it enables access to tight spaces that can often not be reached using hydraulic rescue equipment.

The professional selects the saw blade and the most suitable saber saw depending on their individual requirements: For overhead work, for example, the 225 millimeter long ‘Endurance for VehicleRescue’ combined with the powerful GSA 18V-32 Professional, and for extremely tight spots or cuts in glass, the more compact GSA 18V-LI C Professional with 150 millimeter blade. That’s what we call systematic problem solving – made by Bosch.

New range of applications – including for jigsaws

Our jigsaw blades with carbide technology also provide solutions for specific application areas. They saw the hardest materials – such as high-strength and high-alloy steels – as well as abrasive materials reliably and with low wear, covering applications which common bi-metal blades cannot deal with. Every blade has a special geometry and a carbide tip which is optimized for the relevant application. The ‘Progressor for Wood+Metal’ blade, for example, has individually welded carbide teeth and a progressively increasing tooth pitch. As a result, it saws particularly quickly through wood/metal composite materials – typically are metal cladded and metal reinforced wooden boards that have screws or hardened nails embedded in them. Using the ‘Clean for HPL’ jigsaw blade, professionals can make particularly clean cuts in materials such as high-pressure laminates, façade panels or laminate, whereas the ‘Clean for PlasticComposites’ blade is designed for adjusting cuts in abrasive materials. This includes wood/plastic composite materials, such as terrace panels or fence systems, as well as mineral-organic composites. Our carbide technology therefore makes it possible to handle certain applications with jigsaws for the first time − and these jigsaw blades have a lifetime up to 20 times longer than common bi-metal saw blades. In brief: Faster work results, longer lifetimes, fewer accessory changes – that is how we are increasing productivity in day-to-day work.

Carbide circular saw blades: New sizes for each machine type

Our circular saw blades from the ‘Expert for’ range also provide a high cutting performance thanks to carbide technology. In the future, we will be able to offer tradespeople an even wider range of applications in this area: We will introduce dimensions for additional machine applications in five series – ‘Expert for Wood’, ‘Expert for ConstructWood’, ‘Expert for HighPressureLaminate’, ‘Expert for FiberCement’ and ‘Expert for SandwichPanel’. The new range will then cover all common models for hand-held or table saws, miter saws, plunge saws or metal dry cutters. This means even more flexibility for numerous trades – for joiners, metalworkers, installers of electrical, sanitary and heating systems, as well as for carpenters, roofers, and formwork, concrete and façade builders.

For every work step: The new diamond range for tilers

Our focus is always on the user and their needs. This, of course, also applies to tilers. Preparing the substrate, cutting-to-size and laying tiles, routing or cutting recesses – for precise results in every work step, we provide tilers with a broad range of tools and accessories from a single source. With the ‘Best for Ceramic’ diamond milling cutter, the ‘Best for Ceramic Dry Speed Set’ core drill bit set and the ‘Best for Hard Ceramic’ diamond cutting disk, we are now expanding our range of products for adapting and cutting tiles to size.

Our diamond milling cutter stands out from comparable competing products thanks to its concave shape. This allows tilers to guide the diamond milling cutter precisely and stably along the workpiece − preventing any slipping. Pre-drilled holes can conveniently be expanded to any shape. A finely tuned diamond grit size ensures rapid work progress and very clean milling at the same time. A further advantage of the Bosch diamond milling cutter is its flat head, as this allows you to work on tiles which have already been laid on the wall. With the ‘Best for Ceramic Dry Speed Set’, tradespeople always have the right core drill bit to hand for drilling recesses for water pipes, heating pipes, sockets or water drains. The practical set contains a total of four core drill bits and the diamond milling cutter. And for precise, tear-free cutting of fine stoneware, we have introduced the new ‘Best for Hard Ceramic’ diamond cutting disk. Thanks to its consistent segment design and the special diamond structure, it minimizes chipping and scorch marks. The diamond cutting disk is available in four different diameters and fits all common angle grinders. For example, with the 85-millimeter diameter version, tilers can execute square cut-outs measuring 60 by 60 millimeters for sockets even faster.

Bosch innovations for greater productivity in your day-to-day work

To conclude my speech, let me summarize once again the points to take away from this presentation:

• We create innovations for greater productivity in your day-to-day work.
• We focus on cordless tools which provide added value – such as connectivity angle grinders with a user interface and the power of a mains-powered tool.
• We provide power tools and accessories from a single source. We always have the users and their needs in mind.

Thank you for your attention!