Growing together.
Technology partners.

Our customers have been at the heart of our product development for over 100 years. Their needs and expectations are what drives us – and our aspiration is to exceed them. In order to consolidate and expand the most promising and effective areas in agricultural engineering, and at the same time identify new opportunities, we have identified specific technology fields that we are currently interested in pursuing with partners. We are looking for strong partners in these fields who are going to take us to the next level with their expertise and technology.

Our technology fields.

Our visions.

Sensor Systems

Achieve a permanent data connection between machines and the back-end.
Establish data-transfer compatibility between machines, implements and back-end based on industry standards such as ISOBUS
Integrate mobile devices such as smart phones and tablets at the human-machine interface to show functions such as task management and implement control

Connectivity

Create a complete picture of all information relating to CLAAS machines and the agricultural process.
Create added value for the farmer by improving process quality, providing innovative services and enabling new machine functions such as assistance systems and autonomous driving.
improving our products through a deeper understanding of customers' needs in the real-world.

Analytics + Data Management

Analyse real-time data from connected machines online.
Evaluate data for new services with real-world applications for customers, such as predictive maintenance or process consulting
Improve product design based on load cycles derived from real-time operating data

Assistance + Automation

Automate and/or provide operator support across all stages of the agricultural production chain in collaboration with partner companies
Reduce the number of operating interventions undertaken by the operator in order to decrease their workload, reduce errors sources and improve the overall process.
Automate machine functions with a focus on self-adjusting systems
Develop autonomous machines for selected applications

Ergonomy + HMI

Create an intuitive, simple and uniform control logic for all CLAAS products, from tractors to farm management software
Provide an attractive, ergonomic and low-fatigue working environment for machine operators

Electrification

Improve machine performance and adaptivity by using electric machines instead of hydromechanical drive trains.
Achieve industry-wide standards for voltage levels and interfaces
Develop unique powertrain designs optimised for the power classes of our machines.

Powertrain Optimisation

Improve energy efficiency across the entire powertrain, i.e. the chain from the combustion engine through to the drive and wheels/caterpillar tracks, to reduce CO2 emissions
Reduce the trade-off between performance and fuel consumption
Optimise traction efficiency and soil protection using alternative concepts such as caterpillar tracks instead of wheels

Lightweight Design

Reduce machine weight using lightweight design to comply with regulations whilst increasing performance
Use clever combinations of materials and new production processes to make cost-effective use of materials

Artificial Intelligence

Optimise work in all CLAAS product units using standardised AI tools and methods (from maintenance to innovative AI-based product add-ons)
Optimise all CLAAS products (e.g. production cost optimisation and planned preventive maintenance to innovative AI-based product add-ons)
Acquire new knowledge about our domains/customers by analysing globally available data resources

Agricultural Process Technologies

Optimise tillage, sowing, fertiliser and crop protection methods
Develop new technologies for harvesting feed and grain e.g. for mowing, threshing, forage harvesting and baling
Optimise the entire agricultural production chain

Our Technology Partners Team:

We look forward to hearing from you!

technology.management@claas.com

Growing together.Technology partners.