- The new additions to HiKOKI's cordless fastening product range, HiKOKI Speed Series, combines ultra-fast firing, ultra-light design and an interchangeable magazine solution with consistent driving power and jobsite mobility for demanding professional applications, with no gas cartridges, hoses or compressors
- Speed Series launches across Australia and New Zealand as part of KOKI Group's coordinated global introduction, with the announcement on 3 September and product expected to reach shelves in October 2026.
SCORESBY, Australia and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HiKOKI today introduced Speed Series, its newest cordless nailer range for Australia & New Zealand, bringing powerful performance to a cordless system without hoses, compressors or gas cartridges. Built for professional framers, builders and tradespeople, Speed Series combines the speed, consistency and driving force users expect from pneumatic and gas tool fastening with the freedom and flexibility of cordless operation. Building on HiKOKI's existing gasless nailer technology, the range focuses on three key benefits: ultra-fast firing, ultra-light design and interchangeable magazines for compatible models.
Professional crews across Australia and New Zealand are under pressure to complete demanding work efficiently while managing tighter schedules, mobility needs and jobsite workflow interruptions. Traditional pneumatic systems add setup, transport and hose-management demands, while gas tools require cartridges and ongoing maintenance. Gas nailers remain widely used by Australian & New Zealand framing crews, with fuel cartridges adding ongoing running costs. HiKOKI Speed Series is designed to remove those barriers without sacrificing the fastening performance professionals rely on – and they're the lightest and fastest battery nailers in the market.
"Today's professional builders should not have to choose between performance and mobility," said Aaron Jamieson, Managing Director Australia, KOKI Group. "Speed Series gives them both, helping crews move faster, work more freely and stay productive without the equipment burden of traditional pneumatic systems."
At the centre of the range is HiKOKI Air Spring Drive System Plus™, which stores and deploys compressed air within the tool itself, delivering fast response, consistent driving power and pneumatic-style performance without an external compressor or hose. The system combines an optimised drive mechanism with advanced tabless battery technology to support faster cycle times, smoother operation and consistent power.
These nailers are built to outperform and the result is measurable on site. Speed Series framing nailers fire up to 4.5 nails per second, against two to three nails per second for most cordless and gas nailers, and respond in 43 milliseconds, the fastest trigger response of any non-pneumatic nailer. Each framing nailer delivers approximately 700 nails per 5.0Ah charge across a 50 to 90 mm fastener range.
Speed Series' magnesium housing, chamber, nose and magazine replace the plastic and aluminium construction of the previous generation, to maintain a lightweight design. At 3.9 kg including battery, the 90 mm framing nailer is designed to improve handling during repetitive work.
The strip nailers also convert. Framing, metal connector and duplex magazines are interchangeable and swap out with three screws, so one tool covers three fastening jobs, and one battery platform covers the crew.
By removing hoses, compressors and gas cartridges, Speed Series simplifies setup and breakdown, reduces equipment movement across the jobsite and gives professionals greater freedom to work where the application takes them. The range is designed for demanding framing and structural fastening work where speed, control and consistency matter.
The Speed Series eliminates the need for ongoing gas cartridge purchases, helping to reduce running costs. With no gas combustion or combustion chamber, there is no carbon build-up, no combustion-related cleaning cycle, and no fumes to manage. It also removes the need to purchase, store or replace flammable fuel cartridges, making it a cleaner and more convenient solution, particularly when working in enclosed spaces.
"Making cordless nailers match pneumatic performance required solving two engineering problems at once: matching pneumatic driving power and matching pneumatic firing speed," said Bernd Fleischmann, Chief Technology Officer for KOKI Group. "Air Spring Drive System Plus combines the proven air spring architecture that has powered our cordless nailers from the start with a new Enhanced Lift Mechanism that doubles shot frequency over the previous generation. That is what makes true cordless pneumatic performance possible."
PRODUCT LINEUP
- NR1890DCB — 30° to 34° Cordless Framing Nailer: 18V brushless; 50 to 90 mm nail range; up to 4.5 nails per second; 43 ms trigger response; 3.4 kg including battery; magnesium housing, chamber and magazine; interchangeable framing, metal connector and duplex magazines; MultiVolt compatible. Available as a skin or as a kit.
- NR1865DKA — 33° to 36° Cordless Metal Connector Nailer: 18V brushless; 38 to 64 mm nail range; up to three nails per second into metal connectors; 43 ms trigger response; 3.4 kg including battery; slim nose for access in tight corners; MultiVolt compatible. Available as a skin or as a kit.
- NR1875DDA — Cordless Duplex Nailer, for concrete formwork and temporary structures where fasteners have to come back out. Available as a skin or as a kit.
Kits include a MultiVolt 5.0Ah battery, an 18V 5.0Ah tabless battery and a charger.
HiKOKI Speed Series will be available through retailers beginning October 2026. Availability, configurations, pricing and distribution may vary by market. Full local specifications and purchase information will be available at hikokipowertools.com.au.
The Australia and New Zealand launch is part of KOKI Group's coordinated global introduction of its cordless fastening platform, alongside Metabo HPT Cordless Pneumatic Nailers in North America and the next generation HiKOKI nailer range in Europe. Grounded in common technology, each region offers tools tailored to the needs of local builders.
ABOUT HIKOKI
HiKOKI develops high-performance power tools for professional users, guided by Japanese engineering principles and a commitment to continuous improvement. With roots dating to 1948, HiKOKI designs tools to improve performance, balance, balance, usability, longevity and control, helping professionals move their work and skills forward. HiKOKI is a KOKI Group brand. Learn more at hikokipowertools.com.au.
ABOUT KOKI GROUP
Koki Holdings Co., Ltd. (KOKI Group) is a global leader in power tools and accessories, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. With a legacy of more than 100 years, we design and manufacture a comprehensive range of tools for metalworking, woodworking, construction, and specialized applications. Our portfolio of trusted brands — Metabo, HiKOKI, Metabo HPT, CARAT, and Sankyo Diamond Tools — is available in over 126 countries, delivering proven, reliable, and safe solutions that meet the toughest demands of today's worksites. At KOKI Group, we are committed to empowering professionals and advancing productivity through performance-driven innovation.
www.koki-group.com
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
HiKOKI Introduces Speed Series Cordless Nailers, Delivering Powerful Performance Without Gas or Hoses
Hosted by the University of Chicago, IBM Quantum System Two is now operational at Hyde Park Labs and will be a prominent fixture of Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) upon the site's completion.
IBM's first quantum computer in Illinois extends the company's industry and academic partnerships across the state, enabling the Illinois ecosystem and beyond to scale quantum algorithms and applications.
CHICAGO, Nov. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM), the University of Chicago, the State of Illinois, and Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) today unveiled an IBM Quantum System Two in Chicago, IBM's first quantum computer in Illinois and the company's most advanced system available. Initially located at Hyde Park Labs and hosted by the University of Chicago, the system is fueled by IBM Quantum Nighthawk, the most powerful quantum chip IBM has ever built.
Today, organizations across Illinois are already working with IBM to explore how quantum computing can scale to computationally difficult challenges. The new system aims to catalyze the state's robust ecosystem of scientists, universities, national laboratories, startups, and enterprises, many of whom are collaborating with IBM in Chicago within IQMP's National Quantum Algorithm Center (NQAC) to develop the next generation of algorithms and applications. As the anchor system of NQAC, which was established in 2024 by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker with IBM as a leading member, the new quantum computer will ultimately be moved to IQMP, a first-of-its-kind campus in Chicago currently being built to develop and scale quantum technology and microelectronics innovation.
"IBM is proud to deploy our first quantum computer of IQMP — an IBM Quantum System Two. Today, it can deliver scientifically useful results to organizations across the state of Illinois and beyond," said Arvind Krishna, Chairman and CEO, IBM. "As IBM's first quantum computer in Illinois, the system's deployment marks a milestone for Illinois' quantum community and builds on IBM's partnerships across the state as we expand quantum research across academia and industries."
"I want the next generation of breakthroughs to happen in Illinois and the jobs and opportunity that come with them to benefit the people of Illinois," said Governor JB Pritzker. "With the unveiling of IBM's Quantum System Two in Hyde Park, we are giving researchers and businesses the tool to turn big ideas into real-world solutions. With our growing partnership with IBM, we are building an industry that will give Illinoisans more career opportunities and build a future right here at home."
"The presence of IBM's first quantum computer in Illinois, the company's most advanced system available, is a testament to what's possible when partners across government, industry and academia work together toward a shared vision," said Harley Johnson, CEO of the IQMP. "Today reflects the unique strength of Illinois' quantum ecosystem. We're thrilled to see IBM Quantum System Two at Hyde Park Labs while the Park is under construction, and we're more energized than ever to welcome it to the IQMP, where it will anchor the National Quantum Algorithm Center and further establish Illinois as the global destination for quantum innovation."
"The deployment of IBM's Quantum System Two represents the culmination of a years-long partnership that brought together academia, government, and private industry to usher in a new generation of discovery. I am delighted that this machine is being unveiled here in Hyde Park, where our neighbors and community will have a view into the future," said University of Chicago President Paul Alivisatos.
"IBM Quantum System Two brings another critical capability to Illinois' growing quantum ecosystem and showcases the collaboration that makes our state such a draw," said Illinois Economic Development Corporation President and CEO Christy George. "For companies developing quantum technologies and applications, access to advanced computing systems, leading researchers, and industry partners in one place is a powerful advantage. This investment strengthens Illinois' position as a destination for companies looking to innovate, grow, and help shape the future of quantum computing."
This new IBM Quantum System Two advances IBM's mission to bring useful quantum computing to the world and extends the company's commitment to advancing Illinois as a global epicenter for quantum innovation.
Since NQAC's founding, IBM has helped grow the center into a hub within Chicago where industry leaders work side-by-side with IBM researchers to build quantum applications that can scale alongside technical progress in the field. This includes NQAC Grand Challenge participants Deloitte and AbbVie, who are working with IBM and Northwestern University to build quantum molecular simulation approaches for researchers engaging in drug discovery.
Other Grand Challenges participants working with IBM include EPRI and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (U. of I.) to explore how quantum optimization algorithms could lead to more efficient power grids.
Additionally, research institutions and national labs such as Fermilab are working with IBM in Illinois to accelerate high-energy physics research with quantum and advance technologies for distributed quantum computing.
IBM is also teaming with leading universities such as the University of Chicago and U. of I. to push technological progress in quantum computing. For example, IBM and the University of Chicago recently demonstrated quantum advantage over leading classical methods using an approach with guaranteed correctness.
Now, IBM's quantum computing technology is being brought physically into Chicago. Through NQAC, the new quantum computer will empower Illinois' quantum community to develop new algorithms and applications that will translate to real-world impact. And it will serve as a catalyst for developing Illinois' current and future quantum workforce. Earlier this year, IBM announced it would establish the FutureNow Chicago center at the IQMP in partnership with City Colleges of Chicago, to bring 750 jobs to the region across AI, cybersecurity, data science, quantum computing and other technologies.
With the arrival of IBM Quantum System Two, Chicago and the State of Illinois will be cemented as a leading destination for quantum innovation, industrialization, and workforce development.
Supporting Quotes
"IBM's continued partnership and the unveiling of IBM Quantum System Two mark an exciting moment for the industry and our state's quantum ecosystem," said Brad Henderson, CEO of P33. "Deepening collaboration between industry, our universities, national labs, and state government is what sets us apart and further cements Illinois as a global leader in quantum technology."
"We are proud to contribute the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's expertise and decades of leadership in supercomputing alongside our higher education and corporate partners," said Illinois Chancellor Charles L. Isbell, Jr. "As a public-serving university, Illinois' mission is to advance education, research, and economic opportunity across the state, and we're excited to engage in work that translates the brilliance of Illinois faculty into tangible, real-world impact that affirms the state of Illinois and Chicago as the epicenter of the next generation of technological progress."
"This is a significant milestone in advancing Illinois' quantum economy and turning our state's world-class research capabilities into real-world economic opportunity," said Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Director Kristin Richards. "Through the State's leadership and strategic investments in quantum, we are building an ecosystem for long-term industry growth, new business investment, and high-quality jobs."
About IBM
IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.
For more information, visit https://research.ibm.com.
Media contacts:
Brittany Forgione
IBM
Brittany.forgione@ibm.com
Erin Angelini
IBM
Edlehr@us.ibm.com
** This press release is distributed by PR Newswire through automated distribution system, for which the client assumes full responsibility. **
IBM Unveils Its Most Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Marking a Milestone for Illinois's Quantum Future
IBM Unveils Its Most Advanced Quantum Computer in Chicago, Marking a Milestone for Illinois's Quantum Future
