Counterfeit power tools are flooding global markets, targeting trusted brands with unrealistically low prices. The Power Tool Institute (PTI) warns that these imitation drills, saws and batteries not only undermine brand reputation, but also endanger users, since they are rarely tested or certified by accredited safety bodies.
These imitation tools also often appear identical to genuine products, making visual inspection unreliable. They frequently fail to meet global safety standards such as UL (Underwriters Laboratories), CE (Conformité Européenne) or ISO (International Organisation for Standardisation), leading to:
This global trade in counterfeit tools and machinery is estimated to cost billions annually, making secure authentication a necessity – not an option.
Unlike conventional anti-counterfeit methods, such as QR codes or holograms, Q-ID® uses quantum-level physical markers. This marker is a unique and unclonable signature which can be embedded onto the power tool or component.
Each tool or battery pack can carry a Q-ID® tag applied during production. It can be verified instantly on-site or in-store using a standard smartphone, with no specialist equipment required.
Quantum Base’s Q-ID® tags offer:
This ensures every item, from a cordless drill to a replacement battery, can be authenticated at any stage of its lifecycle.
With Quantum Base’s Q-ID®, power tool manufacturers and distributors can safeguard their brand, protect customers and maintain compliance with international safety standards using:
Contact Quantum Base today to learn how Q-ID® can help you protect your power tools and accessories from counterfeiting.