It’s not often that chainsaw manufacturers announce innovative and exciting news related to the development of thrilling new products. It’s no secret that chainsaws haven’t changed all that much in the past decade. Sure, there are incremental changes and innovation that naturally occurs as technology evolves. This happens with most industries, but what I’m talking about here is a big leap in innovation, and in this particular instance, the manufacturer is STIHL— arguably, one of the best manufacturers of chainsaws and other power equipment in the world.

 Chainsaw design has been stagnate for quite some time. It’s not obvious to me that companies are investing time, money and resources into developing innovative technologies for chainsaws. I’m talking about groundbreaking innovation that incorporate the latest and greatest in modern technology into their products. Show me an ultra-safe chainsaw for the average homeowner. Or a chainsaw with built-in Wi-Fi telling you the overall health of your saw via your smartphone app. Again, I’m talking about significant engineering innovation.