SFT PRO EDI, smart transmissions
"Make it Green" is the philosophy that guides the Bondioli & Pavesi company towards a more sustainable future. For the company from Mantua (the headquarters are in Suzzara) this is not only a claim, but a real operational program that materializes, day after day, with initiatives aimed at energy efficiency, the implementation of certified plants and establishments, the conscious management of resources and materials, as well as the progressive reduction of waste and the use of environmentally friendly materials. Among the Group's ESG objectives is to create products that are “green” right from their design. This is the case of the innovative SFT PRO EDI transmissions that Bondioli & Pavesi presents in Hanover, equipped with an integrated electronic system that can be self-powered and that allows data to be collected, processed and exchanged in real time. Precisely because of its high technological level, the EDI transmission has been awarded Agritechnica with the System & Components Trophy 2023 award, awarded by the DLG. The EDI drive shafts are equipped with sensors and ECUs (electronic control unit) capable of monitoring the operating parameters of the transmission itself and of exchanging data in real-time with the machine to improve its productivity, reliability, and operating conditions. In addition, the information displayed on the cab monitor can help the operator to optimize consumption, encouraging precise work organization with a view to Agriculture 4.0. The collected data can be transmitted to the machine through ISOBUS protocols or managed directly on a mobile device or app that receives the information via Bluetooth or NFC. This gives the possibility to optimize productivity and maintenance, reducing costs and failure times. In addition, when combined with a self-driving tractor without an operator, EDI provides information and alerts to the operator of the machinery fleet. This is how integrated systems for power transmission become ‘intelligent’, as they improve the efficiency of the machine while fully respecting the environment.
