The Power of Precision Farming Precision farming is a term used to encompass technologies that leverage accurate global positioning systems to reduce farming inputs (seeds, fertilizer, etc.) by applying them only where they are needed and in the exact right amounts. These technologies have evolved since being introduced in the 1990s and include commonly known...
There are many examples of complex electronic control systems integrated into mobile machinery but, in some cases, simplicity can offer the greatest benefit. Given the vast array of mobile applications, there are numerous examples where the operator must control vehicle functions from outside the cab. Providing remote control access to these functions can save time,...
Modern day mining is a challenging business, where operating profitably can be short lived and can change rapidly. Mines rely heavily on the people and equipment available to deliver the highest results when they are needed. The use of new technology and autonomous mining equipment, can impact the overall performance and bring great benefit to...
1. Introduction to Data Logging Electronics controls for mobile equipment applications have been growing at a rapid pace over the last decade, to the point where they have essentially become standard on mobile machines in industries such as agriculture, construction, mining, and transportation. Electronics were originally introduced for the purpose of enhanced automated controls, and...
Agriculture and construction industries are evolving to include more electronic controls on vehicles and mobile equipment providing improved diagnostics, programmability for new/updated features/functions, job management and data analysis. Furthermore, electronic control cloud connectivity is becoming more popular which extends all of these functions out to remote locations and/or from a central office. Connecting the electronics in...
Electronics and software for mobile equipment have evolved steadily over the past number of decades. A market that was once defined by customized hardware designed for specific functions and applications, is now saturated with “off the shelf” systems that can be configured. Ruggedized hardware is readily available with a variety of inputs, outputs, and various...
The evolution of technology and its impact on construction machinery presents challenges for OEMs and vehicle designers. Vehicle connectivity provided through Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications and the Internet-of-Things (I0T) using wireless devices and the cloud, represents the future trends in mobile functionality. Fueled by the underlying need to improve some aspect of the vehicle’s operation, or...
Wireless control in agriculture technology applications is evolving rapidly, largely due to the fast adoption of smartphones and tablets into all parts of everyday life. Devices such as smartphones and tablets are a disruptive technology that will force change to almost every industry, and agriculture is not an exception. There are countless Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communication...