Press Release

Alpen, November 2022

Now even smarter weed control

New camera functions in Steketee hoeing machines

Thanks to modern camera systems, hoeing machines can now be used

precisely and efficiently for mechanical weed control. New functions
improve control and thus row detection in machines guided by a second
camera.

In these modern hoeing machines, the new Combi Cam Mode, which is
automatically activated at the factory, generates a superimposed image
from both cameras. As a result, the system works from twice as much
visual information, which ensures even more precise row detection and
offers great advantages, especially in heterogeneous, patchy crops. This
provides noticeable relief to drivers, as manual switching between the two
cameras is no longer necessary. Of course, it is still possible to select only
one camera with a good view, for example if the other camera is outside
the field boundary.

Alternatively, the AutoSwitch Cam Mode can be activated via the settings.
In this mode, the machine is automatically controlled via the camera that
receives the best image. The system switches as soon as the image quality
falls below a set threshold. This ensures consistently precise row guidance
until the next turning operation.

The Combi Cam and AutoSwitch Cam functions are also available for
existing LEMKEN Steketee hoeing machines via a software update.

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About LEMKEN: LEMKEN enjoys a worldwide reputation as a visionary,

sustainably operating company that makes an important contribution to profitable
agriculture. A medium-sized German family company, LEMKEN has applied its
expertise and passion for progress for 242 years, delivering solutions for the
challenges confronting agriculture today and tomorrow. The company’s product
range includes tillage implements, seed drills, hoeing machines, fertiliser spreaders
and smart solutions for agricultural data management.

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Press Contact
Marie Ehses
Phone +49 2802 81 - 250
m.ehses@lemken.com
www.lemken.com

Image 1: LEMKEN Steketee EC-Weeder with two cameras

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