Innovative New Offerings from AgJunction Strategic Partners Showcased at 2017 SIMA Show

Mar 14, 2017

AgJunction, Inc., a leading provider of innovative hardware and software solutions for precision agriculture, had several products from their suite of solutions showcased by several strategic partners at the 2017 SIMA show in Paris, which ran from February 26th to March 2nd.

CLAAS, one of the world's leading suppliers of agricultural engineering equipment, demonstrated their new TURN IN feature, an extension to their current steering system that automatically guides the driver into the optimum track on turning while allowing for extremely fast maneuvering at the headland, thus reducing driver workload. This innovation by CLAAS software garnered them a special mention award at the SIMA show. Learn more here.

Kverneland Group, a subsidiary of Kubota Tractor, showcased their new IsoMatch AutoDrive E, an automatic steering solution for the aftermarket. While the steering is handled automatically, the farmer is able to control and monitor their work in a more relaxed way and can focus 100% of their attention to the result in the field.

Dave Vaughn, CEO of AgJunction said: "AgJunction is pleased to see our customer's release innovative new solutions that provide differentiation in a crowded field of competitors. Our expansive suite of products and services allows our customers to select the combination of technologies that best suits their needs."

Source : Agjunction Inc.

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