LEBANON, Ind. — Need help lifting wood, assembling boxes, installing cabinets, closets, or in other ways handling heavy parts? Applications requiring a long reach? If so, this new tool might be of help. 

Festool, a manufacturer of precision-engineered and durable power tool solutions, has launched a new exoskeleton product called ExoActive. The ExoActive exoskeleton supports users under the arms, taking the effort out of strenuous work. Available starting September 12, 2024, the ExoActive redefines user productivity and efficiency while enhancing career longevity and user well-being.

"We are proud to be first-to-market with the ExoActive exoskeleton, an innovative new product that becomes an extension of the user," said Rick Bush, senior product marketing manager at Festool. "We are constantly looking for new ways to help our users maximize productivity, and the ExoActive is a game-changing solution that will help users be even more efficient on the job. With the ExoActive, users can focus on the job and worry less about the weight on their shoulders. It truly embodies our vision of creating tools that are built better to help our users build better."

The ExoActive exoskeleton revolutionizes how professionals handle overhead tasks with its cutting-edge features and user-centric benefits. Whether sanding drywall, painting, wallpapering, or installing on walls and ceilings, the ExoActive provides essential support by reducing strain on users' bodies. By significantly reducing the load on shoulder muscles, the ExoActive enhances endurance and reduces fatigue, allowing users to perform tasks with unmatched comfort and efficiency. In today's labor market, maximizing productivity with the ExoActive is a key element of users' ability to prosper. Less physical exertion means greater efficiency, focus, and enjoyment over the long-term.

An Extension of You: The ExoActive exoskeleton becomes an extension of the user, supporting users under their arms and reducing fatigue when working on walls or ceilings. Its powerful 18V battery provides extra power during tiring overhead work, giving users the support they need for the job. It provides each underarm with an added boost of up to 11 lbs.

It offers targeted support for targeted tasks and "fits everyone like a glove." To complement the ExoActive exoskeleton and enhance its functionality, Festool includes a range of accessories designed for added comfort and versatility including support harnesses and headrests.