A multifunctional cabin for selfpropelled vehicles such as harvesters and field sprayers, the Smart CAB is an impressive testimonial of what is already possible and will become reality in the near future. “We are not generating innovations for their own sake,” says Mag. Michael Aichinger-Rosenberger, Head of Research & Development and member of the Executive Board at HELLA Fahrzeugteile Austria GmbH, “we transfer major trends such as serial-tested modularity, x2x-usability and smart farming into real added value for our customers: flexibility, future security, and profitability.”

Today, flexibility is a key term in production and development. Hence, serial-tested modularity of the Smart CAB entails that all innovations showcased – from matrix beam technology over the operator system to its steel structures - are near start of production or already serial tested. They can be combined in a flexible manner and modified to all types of machines.

To ensure maximum x2x-usability, the cabin features an exceptional high-performance CAN structure. Thanks to its open system there are no limits in terms of interconnection, thus offering maximum future safety and ensuring smooth interaction amongst driver, machine, cloud, drone and all other components imaginable.

Profitability is the focus of applications in the area of smart farming. New functions can be uploaded by means of an integrated connectivity unit and a separate feature store. Manufacturers and farmers can also share data of general interest to establish new business models and thus increase profitability.

“Looking into the future always means playing with ideas. The Smart CAB bundles ideas that clearly benefit users,” concludes Fritz Schadeck, Vice President at Fritzmeier Cabs. “We are going to show these ideas at Agritechnica 2017 like a firework of innovations whilst still focusing on the vital subjects such as safety or driver comfort.”

The Smart CAB will be showcased at Agritechnica in Hanover from 12th to 18th November 2017 in hall 17/booth D53.