From project to practice: Supporting the development of modern agricultural machinery

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Katarzyna Rosowska-Sidorska

Modern tractors, harvesters or self-propelled sprayers are no longer just mechanical constructions. They are intelligent vehicles, equipped with electronics, software, diagnostics, and automation functions. Designing modern agricultural machinery requires not only advanced technologies but also structured engineering processes that ensure repeatability, traceability and reliability under demanding working conditions.

At VOITAS Engineering, we support agricultural machinery manufacturers in creating better products faster by applying proven tools and methodologies from the automotive, railway and bus industries tailored to the needs of the agro sector.

Challenges of the agricultural industry

Agricultural machinery operates in some of the toughest environmental conditions:

  • Vibrations and mechanical loads
  • Extreme temperature ranges
  • Moisture, dust and chemicals
  • Long operating cycles and seasonal maintenance
  • The need for remote diagnostics and easy servicing

At the same time, we observe rapid technological development in areas such as:

  • Electrification of drivetrains (hybrid and fully electric)
  • Integration with ISOBUS and precision farming
  • Advanced operator assistance systems and autonomy
  • Modular platforms with a high number of variants
  • New safety and compliance standards

This requires not only technical expertise but also agile processes that guarantee quality, full traceability and speed of execution.

Electrical systems engineering

We design and optimize reliable wiring harness systems that meet the requirements of off-road machinery without compromising on complexity management.

Our services include:

  • EDS architecture development for entire platforms
  • 2D/3D harness design (Zuken, LDorado, NX, CATIA V5)
  • Routing compliant with EMC requirements
  • Simulation of mechanical loads, bending and packaging
  • Kinematic verification using IPS Cable Simulation

We help reduce the number of variants, simplify routing and automate design validation – lowering the risk of errors at later stages.

Embedded software and diagnostics: from CAN to ISOBUS

With the growing intelligence of vehicles, we bring automotive experience into software development:

  • UDS diagnostic services via CAN/ISOBUS
  • Error management and DoIP integration
  • Feature development for autonomous systems
  • Firmware creation and ECU Extract handling
  • Compliance with AUTOSAR, ISO 26262 and functional requirements

We work with tools such as Vector CANoe, DaVinci Developer, and DOORS – fully integrated into the customer’s systems with complete requirements traceability.

Testing, validation, and simulations – in line with requirements and standards

Our approach is based on validating as early as possible to reduce rework and shorten time-to-market:

  • Kinematic and thermal simulations for harnesses and PCBs
  • Continuity and dielectric strength tests
  • Fault testing for safety components
  • EMC validation – leveraging automotive and railway experience
  • Internal tools for comparing compliance of 2D/3D, databases and routing

We also support the creation of virtual prototypes and mock-ups at the early stages of projects.

Why VOITAS Engineering?
Because we provide not only resources but also process and methodology.

We support OEMs in the automotive and railway industries and apply the same proven tools and processes to the agricultural machinery sector:
✅ Agile project management and full change traceability
✅ Process maturity according to ISO 9001, ASPICE, ISO 26262
✅ Data ready for integration with PLM and ERP systems
✅ Flexibility – from individual specialists to full project teams

Building an electric tractor? Designing an autonomous tool? Optimizing a platform?
We support the development of agricultural machinery – from concept to implementation.

📩 Get in touch with VOITAS Engineering. We’ll help you structure the development process, optimize electrical systems, and increase reliability through simulations, diagnostics, and modular design.

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