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Comau equips John Deere with wearable exoskeletons
Comau has equipped John Deere, the world’s largest farm machinery maker, with multiple Mate-XT wearable exoskeletons to help sustain worker well-being, alleviate physical stress and reduce the ergonomic risk within its parts logistics operations. Mate-XT accurately replicates all movements of the shoulder, helping employees perform their jobs comfortably by reducing muscle fatigue without limiting mobility…
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John Deere forms joint venture with GUSS Automation
Farm machinery manufacturer John Deere has formed a joint venture with GUSS Automation, based in Kingsburg, California. GUSS (Global Unmanned Spray System) is a pioneer in semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayers. High-value crops, such as orchards and vineyards, generate significantly higher value per acre than grains or oilseeds.
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John Deere opens new ‘automation and autonomy’ innovation hub in Austin, Texas
Deere & Company, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural and forestry vehicles, is expanding its US footprint and technology operations with a new office in Austin, Texas. Deere says the new location enables it to further strengthen its technology capabilities and attract talent interested in solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges – including…
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The autonomous future of industrial vehicles: Interview with John Deere business manager Jesse Haecker
John Deere is, by most accounts, the world’s largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery – tractors, combine harvesters and so on. According to figures published by Statista, the 185-year-old American giant generated revenues of almost $32 billion in 2020. The next three companies on the list are, in order, Kubota ($15 billion), CNH Industrial ($11 billion),…
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John Deere reveals fully autonomous tractor at CES
John Deere has revealed a fully autonomous tractor at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s largest electronics trade show, currently taking place in Las Vegas, USA. The agriculture technology giant says its driverless tractor is ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere’s 8R Tractor, TruSet-enabled chisel plow, GPS guidance system, and new advanced…
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John Deere pilots new robotic welding solution
John Deere is leveraging Intel’s artificial intelligence technology to help solve a costly, age-old problem in the manufacturing welding process. Deere is piloting a solution that uses computer vision to automatically spot common defects in the automated welding process in its manufacturing facilities. Andy Benko, quality director, John Deere construction and forestry division, says: “Welding…
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Sales of US cotton-harvesting machinery to China increase by 4,000 percent
Sales of US-manufactured cotton-harvesting machinery to China have increased by 4,000 percent, according to a report on the South China Morning Post website. The news outlet says its own analysis shows that the increase in April of this year was “more than 4,000 percent” when compared with the same month last year. The main reason…
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Via raises $200 million to develop and expand its mobility services
Mobility services startup Via has raised a further $200 million in its latest funding round. Money raised in Via’s Series E fuding round will be used to “expand access to efficient, sustainable, and equitable public mobility across the globe”, says the company. John Elkann, chairman and CEO of Exor, lead investor in the financing, says:…
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John Deere showcases autonomous electric tractor and other new tech
John Deere, probably the largest manufacturer of agricultural machinery in the world, has been showcasing a new autonomous tractor and other new technology at the ongoing Agritechnica event. In a new exhibition concept at this year’s Agritechnica, Deere is demonstrating its leading position in precision agriculture in the Future Technology Zone. Nine different product developments…
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John Deere in exclusive partnership with Wentworth Club to supply golf course maintenance equipment
Wentworth Club and John Deere have agreed a new, exclusive partnership for the supply of golf course maintenance equipment to the world famous West, East and Edinburgh Championship Courses at Virginia Water in Surrey, from spring 2019. The deal includes automated and autonomous vehicles and equipment. Wentworth Club has been the host venue since 1984…