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EDITOR Brendan Baker
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EXCLUSIVES
32 TOP 100 PRODUCTS
Check out the top 25 of the most
requested products in PTEN this year.
36 SEMA/AAPEX
EDITOR'S PICKS
Our editor's top picks for the most
innovative new products at the 2022
AAPEX and SEMA shows.
38 INNOVATION
AWARDS PROFILE
Learn more about one of this year's
most innovative new products.
39 SEMA/AAPEX
WRAP UP
With the shows in Las Vegas back to
normal(ish), our tradeshow legs got
a workout covering it all.
PRODUCTS
8 NEW PRODUCTS
Check out the latest offerings from
Milwaukee Tool, Matco Tools,
Streamlight, and more.
22 TOOL REVIEWS
Our review panel tests out four
different tools and gives their
feedback.
26 CATEGORY
SPOTLIGHT
Diagnostic Test Equipment
COLUMNS
7 EDITOR'S NOTE
The tech shortage is getting real.
18 DIAGNOSTIC TECH
Scott Brown discusses how a shop
management system is more than
just a software application used to
manage your daily operations.
12 TOOL BRIEFING
Roy Ripple shares how to diagnose
a parasitic battery drain.
42 BIG-TIME BOXES
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Waukesha, Wis.
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