AEF-the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation Seven international agricultural equipment manufacturers and two associations established the Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation on the 28th of October 2008. The initiative is an independent, international organization. As a user platform, it provides resources and know-how for the increased use of electronic and electrical systems in farming. The AEF is an international platform which is accessible to all interested groups from the field of electrical and electronic systems. It is financed through the membership contribution of both founding members and service charges from general members. More than 190 companies, associations and organizations are already members and actively collaborate within the AEF. The AEF will provide the continuous encouragement and support necessary for introducing guidelines to ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards in agricultural electrical and electronic systems. Customers Value and Benefit The AEF will establish itself with mutually beneficial links between various companies. The increased use of electronic and electrical systems is intended to make work easier for our farming customers and provide them with economic benefits. In addition, the AEF also develops and promotes synergistic connections between companies. Objectives of the AEF • Establishment and continuation of the international development and expansion of electronic and electrical technology as well as implementation of electronic standards • To coordinate international cooperation in ag electronics technology • To build synergistic partnerships between ag equipment manufacturers for the benefit of equipment users • To coordinate technical improvements (ISOBUS) including management and enhancement of certification tests • To organize certification support, training, workshops, marketing activities and consulting relating to any ag electronics international standards