2014年11月6日,美国爱科集团(纽约证交所交易代码:AGCO)与Appareo Systems公司于美国乔治亚州德卢斯市宣布双方已就成立合资企业事项达成一致意见,目标是在现有的IAS(智能化农业解决方案)架构基础上实现突破性农业科技创新。此项合作的重点将是致力于满足客户在数据收集、无线通讯、先进传感器以及智能机械控制方面对更先进的电子技术所产生的需求。双方拟将成立的合资企业借力于爱科的新一代精准农业和精准农机管理战略——Fuse™ Technologies。Appareo将通过研发、构造知识产权(IP)以及发展先进的技术概念在合作中发挥作用,而具体的工作则通过爱科高科技解决方案实施展开。
未来的合资企业将针对多个领域开发新技术,包括先进机械控制系统、传感应用、自动化子系统、机械故障预测与机械健康监测、特殊蛋白质及谷物控制系统,以及创新型电动机械设备及系统的设计开发。这将成为爱科和Appareo Systems 提供推广先进技术与设备管理解决方案的重要手段,进而得以为丰富多样的谷物类型和全球范围的农业市场提供更加有力的支持。
“全球农业正在经历一个变革时期。客户在数据收集、无线通讯、先进传感器/传感器融合以及智能机械控制方面对更先进的电子技术所产生的需求发生了指数级的增长。随着我们继续完善和实施爱科的Fuse战略,我们希望充分利用与Appareo新建立的合作伙伴关系,将其打造为业内最专业、最开放的数据系统。” 爱科全球收获业务及高级技术解决方案(ATS)高级副总裁Eric Hansotia表示,“在农业产业发生变革的大背景之下,客户对更先进的技术有着更加强烈的需求,我们预期这一合作伙伴关系将产生突破性的创新成果,使我们得以为客户的混合车队作业提供更加有力的支持,进而帮助客户提升盈利能力。”
Appareo董事长兼首席执行官Barry Batcheller也表示:“爱科是全球最大的专注于农业机械设备的制造商,与爱科建立这一令人兴奋的新合作伙伴关系令我们倍感激动。相信结合双方的优势,未来的合资企业将为全球生产型农业带来前所未有的新技术支持。”
ABOUT AGCO
AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery. AGCO supports more productive farming through a full line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage equipment, grain storage and protein production systems, tillage implements and replacement parts. AGCO products are sold through five core machinery brands, Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra® and are distributed globally through approximately 3,100 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries worldwide. Founded in 1990, AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Ga., USA. In 2013, AGCO had net sales of $10.8 billion. www.AGCOcorp.com
ABOUT APPAREO SYSTEMS
Appareo Systems, LLC is a recognized leader in the custom design, development and manufacture of innovative electronic and software solutions for aerospace and agriculture original equipment manufacturers. Through the creative application of cutting-edge technologies, Appareo creates complex end-to-end solutions that include both mobile and cloud-based components. Appareo also provides advanced research services for electro-optic, electromechancial, kinematic and MEMS-based sensors. The company is privately held, with world headquarters located in Fargo, ND at the North Dakota State University Research and Development Park. Learn more at www.appareo.com