lithium-ion battery for power tools. New tool creation of the Dremel 10.8 Volt Lithium-Ion. Operations Dremel's US activities operate from Mt. Prospect, Illinois. Dremel's activities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa are operated by Dremel Europe, with its headquarter located in Breda, Netherlands. Rotary tools The company currently produces six rotary tools, three corded and three cordless. Over its history, Dremel has created over 30 different designs and models, mainly for home improvement and hobby use. Dremel rotary tools are suitable for carving, engraving, routing, grinding, sharpening, cleaning, polishing, cutting and sanding. Many different accessories and attachments are also produced. Dremel Multitools work by using speed instead of torque. Different tools products range in speed from 3,000 to 37,000 RPM. The concept of the original Dremel Moto-Tool was to rotate a bit held in a collet at high speed. Variable-speed versions cover a range of 3,000–37,000 RPM. The Dremel concept relies on high speed as opposed to the high torque of a conventional power drill. By inserting an appropriate bit (or burr) the tool can perform drilling, grinding, sharpening, cutting, cleaning, polishing, sanding, routing, carving, and engraving. Both battery-powered and corded models are available. Early cordless models were marketed as the Dremel Freewheeler. Dremel options include a miniature planer attachment and a jigsaw attachment that lets the tool act much like a small reciprocating saw. Other Dremel rotary tools include a cordless pumpkin carving tool, a cordless pet nail grooming tool, and a cordless golf cleaning tool. However, the collets are flexible and will accept both original Dremel and alternative makes of cutting, grinding, and polishing head shafts. Other tools Dremel produces hot glue guns, scroll saws, butane tools, contour sanders, versatips, powered screwdrivers, as well as accessories and attachments. Dremel tools are categorised into Compact Tool Systems and Benchtop Tool Systems. Dremel is also one of the manufacturers to release an oscillating tool in late 2008 after the patent had run out on Fein's Multimaster. Dremel's incarnation of this tool is called the Multi-Max. Additionally, 3D printers are sold under the Dremel brand by 3Pi Tech Solutions References External links "Dremel's Powerful New Moto-Tool", an article from the October 1967 issue of Popular Science Disassembly of a cordless Dremel tool Power tool manufacturers Metalworking cutting tools Metalworking hand tools Woodworking hand-held power tools Tool manufacturing companies of the United States Companies based in Mount Prospect, Illinois