Strange people, the Italians. Almost 69 million individuals ready to celebrate and chant patriotism when the National Football Team wins an international tournament, yet they live as strangers under the same roof in their daily lives without the slightest nationalistic anxiety. Apart from a few productive sectors, primarily automotive, clothing, and high-end food, the average Italian often regards most domestic products as qualitatively inferior to foreign competitors. This mindset has no logical basis and particularly affects the agricultural mechanization sector. In this field, Made in Italy is actually considered a…
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Gefran introduces the ultra-compact and multifunction motor control devices, G-Start
Gefran – an Italian multinational specialized in the design and production of sensors, instrumentation for industrial process control, and automation systems – is launching the new modular series of motor starters, G-Start, designed for controlling single and three-phase asynchronous motors up to 3KW, 7A, and 500Vac. Available in three current sizes (0.6A, 2.4A, and 7.0A), the range is characterized by particularly compact dimensions and integrates, in a single device, four specific functionalities: direct motor starting, direction reversal, thermal protection, and motor diagnosis (up to SIL3 and PL”e” certified emergency stop),…
Read MoreNew led work lights
The Unlimited division of Valtra, established by the company to allow operators to specialize and customize their equipment to the fullest, has developed a system of LED work lights. This system enables users to choose their preferred color temperature to illuminate the work area. The luminous emissions can range from the warm yellow of 2700 degrees Kelvin to the cool white of six thousand and 500 degrees Kelvin, while the luminous intensity is adjustable from zero to two thousand and 900 effective lumens. Moreover, the system allows for the pairing…
Read MoreSpecialized agriculture: Kubota’s innovative approach
Artificial Intelligence in specialized agriculture: Kubota’s Innovative approach Ku.bota has ventured into the realm of utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability in agricultural practices, particularly through artificial intelligence. The Japanese conglomerate has introduced “Als,” a comprehensive solution for intelligent irrigation. This system facilitates targeted and precise treatments by synergizing artificial vision and intelligence. “Als” operates using 3D cameras, processing units, and software serving as both a digital platform and integration hub. This setup enables operators to receive real-time, accurate information regarding canopy volume and crop health. Consequently, they…
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John Deere has recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX, a company based in California founded by Elon Musk, to provide farmers with cutting-edge satellite communication services. John Deere, advanced Connectivity Utilizing SpaceX’s “Starlink” network, the offering from John Deere aims to ensure the highest standards of connectivity in every rural area, thereby maximizing the effectiveness of precision farming solutions. According to the American brand, the system, initially available only in the United States and Brazil, will be installable on both new machines and those already…
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