Landscape & Urban Design Issue 37 2019 | Page 94

The simple to use, password protected with Precision Makers, a Netherlands many parts of the world, customers TechControl display enables turf based company that specialises in are eager to introduce autonomous managers to quickly set or change autonomous technology for various equipment into their operation to mowing, turning and transport speeds, types of equipment. ensure tasks can be completed with for example, to limit variations in performance by different operators and provide a more consistent, quality “The turf industry is looking for more sustainable operating models consistently excellent results and precision.” to maintain precision turf, and Precision Makers is an affiliate of expanding the use of technology will Dutch Power Company (DPC), which also help to maximise productive time. be critical to the future success of turf already has an ongoing supplier managers,” says John Deere’s global relationship with John Deere. John Deere has also recently golf director Manny Gan. finish. On-board visual diagnostics and the ability to set regular service times announced an exclusive agreement to develop autonomous mowing solutions for the golf and sports turf industry 94 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 37 2019 “With labour costs and availability becoming an increasing concern in Visit www.deere.co.uk to see a short video – search for ‘Precision Makers’.