OLATHE, Kan. — The John Deere S700 Series Combine was recognized by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers and Association of Equipment Manufacturers as one of the best among the 50 products that received the AE50 Award earlier this year.
This first-time JB Davidson award for engineering excellence was presented to John Deere at a ceremony Feb. 27 during the 2018 Commodity Classic.
This is the only international engineering awards program of its kind, celebrating product innovations in the areas of agricultural, food and biological systems.
The new Davidson Prize is being presented to three elite AE50 winners who best exemplify the spirit of JB Davidson, the father of modern agricultural engineering.
The Davidson award represents the best of the best in new technologies as carefully evaluated and judged by an all-star panel of industry experts.
Qualifications
The John Deere S700 Series Combine was recognized by the Society for its significant innovations in “smart” technology, improved operator comfort and data capabilities for more efficient grain harvesting, said Matt Badding, John Deere marketing manager for harvesting equipment.
From the many entries submitted each year, an expert panel of engineers selects approximately 50 products for recognition with the AE50 award.
The award-winning products are those ranked highest in innovation, significant engineering advancement and impact on the market served.
