Topcon Positioning Systems (TPS) and Dickey-john Corp., which designs, manufactures, markets and supports sensors, monitors, and control systems, have formed a strategic relationship in the agriculture industry.

Topcon, with headquarters in Livermore, recently unveiled its System 350 machine control system, which utilizes the new X30 control console and its AGI-3 receiver for autosteering functionality.

Dickey-john, based in Auburn, Ill., serves the agriculture, off-road equipment, public works and analytical instrumentation industries worldwide. It will be adding Topcon’s X30 machine control display as a next-generation console to its current product line-up. The X30 is a virtual terminal that offers complete compatibility, not only with Dickey-john sensors, monitors and control systems, but any ISO 11783 compliant product.

Ray O’Connor, Topcon president and CEO, says, “Dickey-john is a globally recognized company with an exemplary reputation for its expertise in planting and application control. The company is well known for their reliable sensor technology and dedication to customer service; the X30 will be a strong addition to their industry recognized product line. We are excited to work closely with this first-class company on mutually rewarding programs and projects.”

Dickey-john’s vice president of marketing, Art Tsubaki, states, “Topcon’s strength in technology, such as ruggedized virtual terminals, GPS and steering technology, provides another product option for our customers. Our ISO tradition and expertise, in combination with the X30, provide a great platform for OEM and aftermarket opportunities.”