Agricultural Technologies: John Deere
The field of agriculture is gradually transforming into a science, rather than just an art whose secrets were once passed down from generation to generation. John Deere is responding to this transformation by implementing Internet of Things technologies. One of the most striking innovations is tractors with autonomous control systems. In 2015, the Washington Post noted that Google would not lead the revolution in autonomous vehicles – that was done by John Deere.
In addition, John Deere is also a pioneer in the implementation of GPS technologies. Next-generation systems allow for the precise location of tractors within 2 centimeters. The company is also actively developing data transmission and processing integration technologies for intelligent maintenance.
Kaeser Kompressoren: Air as a Commodity
The German company Kaeser Kompressoren, founded in 1919, specializes in the development of pneumatic pumps, compressed air dryers, and filters. It has become an innovator in integrating digital communications into its products. One of their main innovations is the use of "digital twins" for equipment that supports intelligent maintenance.
A significant achievement for the company within the framework of Industry 4.0 is the new business model of selling "air as a commodity," which has become a major success for a company that has spent the last century selling machine equipment.