Dr. Martin Landherr has some deep insights in the field of cyber-physical systems and digitizing manufacturing systems. After finishing his doctoral studies in the field of integrated configuration of products and manufacturing systems he was responsible for the successful development and operation of the Application Center Industry 4.0 at the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart. In parallel, he accompanied several companies digitizing their production as an international consultant. Today Dr. Landherr is the Director of Industrial Services at Festool, taking care of the transformation of the global production in the digital age.

Manufacturing tools for professional tradespeople is one thing. Developing first-class power and air tools literally in the hands of tradespeople is quite another. In the process, we attach great importance to quality and reliability. Many Festool power tools have already been in use for 30 years – or longer. The long service life of our professional tools is no coincidence. One thing is essential to the successful design and manufacture of professional tools which are high-performing and robust yet reliable and lightweight, such as bench-mounted circular saws, compound mitre saws, jigsaws, circular saws, plunge-cut saws, routers, stirrers, electronic planers, polishers, drills, hammer drills and all types of sanding machines, such as eccentric sanders, orbital sanders, long-reach sanders, angle grinders, belt sanders, as well as construction site radios, LED working lights and many more: You have to know, think, feel and live trade. Uncompromising. With your head, your heart and your hands.