Case Study: Hexagon improves yields, cuts costs, and boosts sustainability with Digi XBee precision agriculture connectivity

Hexagon increases farm yields by 15% with Digi International

Hexagon's Agriculture Division, a global leader in measurement technologies, faced the challenge of managing large, heterogeneous fleets of agricultural equipment across vast farms operating 24x7. They needed to ensure optimal routing, timing, and coordination for planting, spraying, and harvesting to maximize yields and efficiency. To address this, Hexagon turned to vendor Digi International and implemented their Digi XBee RF modems to provide the critical connectivity for their HxGN AgrOn Control Room precision agriculture system.

The solution implemented by Digi International provided a stable, pre-certified, and long-lasting connectivity solution using Digi XBee and DigiMesh networking. This enabled real-time data transfer from machinery to the central AgrOn Control Room, allowing for immediate monitoring, alerts, and centralized management. The results were substantial: harvester efficiency increased by 1.5%, fuel consumption decreased by 4%, and maintenance costs dropped by 3%. Overall, Digi International's technology helped Hexagon's customers achieve yield increases of up to 15% while significantly lowering operational costs and improving sustainability.

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