As an engineer or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in the agricultural industry, your challenge is creating smarter machines that help farmers produce more accurately, generate more yield, and require less manual labor. The use of smart sensors is indispensable for this. Sentech is a sensor specialist with years of experience in the industry that consistently knows how to improve returns for the agricultural sector. Our solutions have proven themselves many times over in practice, and customers enjoy the benefits of a partner who also has in-house production facilities. With sensor fusion, smart distance sensors, experts who never consider a problem too complex, and total integration, you can count on a specialist that truly anticipates your needs.
Previously in this article, we mentioned that working together with a sensor specialist is a must. You can read about why original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the agricultural sector choose Sentech here.
Seasoned specialists with all the right knowledge
As a partner in the agricultural market, Sentech has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge in recent years about how best to integrate sensors into agricultural machines. This includes equipment for plowing, fertilizing, spraying, harvesting, feeding, packing, sealing and grading. And these are just a few examples – the list goes on. There are many challenges involved, such as dust, vibrations, waterproofing and ammonia. These are some of the issues in the agricultural sector that we are experienced in: we know better than anyone what it means to integrate a sensor under the prevalent conditions in this market. And that has its advantages. Because when our specialists integrate something into a machine, they already know what it is going to deliver. Now, as an engineer, you could also go through that entire process yourself and learn the "I should have done it differently" lesson the hard way. But that is a waste of your valuable time. We have already learned those lessons for you. As a result, right from the outset we can:- Assess the risks.
- Evaluate whether the solution to the issue is viable.
- Identify the factors to watch out for.
With just one goal in mind: improving profitability in the agricultural sector. Interested in seeing some examples? Read about how sensor technology is improving profitability in the agricultural sector here.
A reliable partner who truly anticipates your needs
As an engineer, you have the expertise in terms of the machine and the user. We also want to get to know that customer and the issue in depth. That is why we ask critical questions. We truly want to understand what your customers want to achieve with the measurements. For example, if you say that measurements have to be made to the nearest centimeter, we ask: Why? What are you going to do with the data? Why not half a centimeter? What exactly does that help achieve
We challenge you. Once we clearly understand the process, we can truly collaborate on the same level. We can discuss the right sensor solution and how to connect it and integrate it into the machine in the best possible way. This requires trust and an open mind. That is why we often work with confidentiality agreements. We understand what our sensors contribute to our client's success, so we do not disclose that to others. This is how we ensure a mutually rewarding collaboration. Interested in the steps we go through during a process like this? Then read the article on Sensor Implementation: the process from development to integration.
Unique in-house production for seamless integration
While many sensor suppliers only provide a sensor, we go one step further. We have our own cleanroom and we also engineer, assemble, produce and test in house. That is unique in the Netherlands. This makes us completely technology-independent and able to provide customized solutions. On top of that, we not only look at what a sensor costs, but also what it costs to get it into a machine. We know exactly what costs are involved in an integration process. The choices you make in terms of technology can affect these costs. For example, what do we need in terms of brackets and plugs?
If you have a partner who has both the experience and the production facilities in house, you have a true sparring partner and can make very targeted choices. Our internal production department makes calculations, forcing us to think about the time required and giving us solid insight into what it costs to put a sensor in your machine. Many customers find it very comforting to know straight away how much the total package will cost – the sensor as well as the integration.
In short: Sentech is the sensor specialist for the agricultural sector
Your focus is on designing a machine, including all the complexity that achieving that requires. And that means you want a partner who can think along the same lines about sensor technology. Sentech is the leading specialist in sensor technology for the agricultural market. With all the right experience and expertise, we are up to speed on all the innovations and developments. On top of that, we also ensure seamless integration and produce in house. We'll recap it here for you briefly:- Experienced specialists with proven knowledge in the agricultural sector.
- A reliable partner that challenges you and anticipates your needs at a high level.
- Completely technology independent, so you always get the best solution for your specific application.
- In-house production means that anything is possible, including sensor fusion.
- Delivery includes the items required for full integration: plug and play!
Schedule an appointment with no obligation!
Would you like to sit down and have a talk with our specialists? No problem. Completely without obligation, of course. The more complex your issue, the better. Schedule your appointment quickly and easily here!
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