DeWALT's DALE Robot Wins Fast Company Tech Award for Construction
What happened
DeWALT announced that DALE, a downward drilling robot developed with August Robotics, won the Fast Company's 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards. The robot was recognized for redefining data center construction by delivering concrete drilling with high speed and efficiency to hyperscalers. The technology reportedly reduced project timelines by over 300 weeks across 44 data center construction phases.
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Why it matters
The recognition highlights the potential for advanced robotics to significantly alter construction methods in the data center industry. DALE's ability to drill concrete up to 10 times faster than traditional methods suggests a major shift in industrial efficiency and project timelines.
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Who's involved
- Stanley Black & DeckerOwns the DeWALT brand, which announced the award win.
- DeWALTThe tool company that announced the award win for DALE.
- Fast CompanyThe American magazine that presented the 2026 Next Big Things in Tech Awards.
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The entities involved
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Stanley Black & Decker
American manufacturer of industrial tools and household hardware and provider of security products and locks
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Fast Company
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