Timing is everything — especially when technicians are working in the heat of summer. A tool breaking means that it must be replaced, which can delay one project from finishing and another from starting. A tool that is outdated and hard to use will mean that the job takes longer — and that time adds up when that tool is being used in the summer business rush. Here’s a look at the trends in today’s tool technology, along with what features technicians and contractors should be looking for in the tools they purchase.