The agricultural technology market is growing: according to Arizton, its value is expected to double between 2024 and 2030. At EIMA, Faster showcases connection technology designed to improve machinery efficiency and support more responsible resource use. “The value of research is measured by the benefits it puts into the hands of those who work in the field,” says CEO Matteo Arduini.
The global agricultural technology market is set for significant growth in the coming years. According to Arizton's report, “Agritech Market – Global Outlook & Forecast 2025–2030”, the sector is expected to grow from USD 24.42 billion in 2024 to a projected USD 48.98 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3%. This forecast covers a broad range of technologies, from biotechnology and sensors to data analytics and mobility solutions.
Growth prospects are also emerging in the field of precision agriculture. BCC Research's report, “Global Markets for Precision Farming”, estimates that the global market for hardware, software and services dedicated to this sector will reach USD 21.2 billion by 2030, up from an estimated USD 12.8 billion in 2025, with a CAGR of 10.6%. The outlook for precision agriculture is therefore part of the broader growth trajectory of the agritech sector, where technological advancements go hand in hand with the pursuit of greater efficiency in the use of water, fertilizers and production resources.
Research and Development in Agricultural Machinery Components
This scenario also provides an opportunity to focus on a less visible aspect of agricultural innovation: components. Reliability, ease of use and fluid management also depend on design choices involving small components that must operate within complex machinery and equipment.
This is where Faster comes in, an Italian company and global leader in the design and manufacture of hydraulic and electrical connection systems. Founded in 1951 and part of Helios Technologies since 2018, the company is headquartered in Italy and has a presence in the United States, Brazil, China and India. At EIMA International in Bologna, Faster presents solutions developed to connect the hydraulic and electrical circuits of agricultural machinery, such as tractors, to those of working implements, making line connection and disconnection easier.
Faster's specialists work on materials, geometries, sealing systems and ergonomics, with Research and Development playing a central role. The goal is to balance different requirements: withstand demanding working conditions, make implement connection easier and minimize oil spillage. Flat-face couplings, in the applications for which they are designed, are a clear example of this approach: they are engineered to minimize fluid loss during connection and disconnection and make surface cleaning easier.
MultiFaster: From Individual Connections to an Integrated System
The MultiFaster product family takes this approach further by enabling the simultaneous management of multiple connections. By bringing several lines together in a single device operated by a lever, multi-couplings simplify implement changes while ensuring that each connection is correctly matched. Configurations can incorporate both hydraulic and electrical connections and, in dedicated versions, allow connection even when residual pressure is present.
One example is MC4, among the solutions showcased at EIMA. It combines four hydraulic lines while retaining the option of connecting them individually using compatible couplings. For rear tractor connections, GenYus offers a hydraulic block that combines a lever-operated mechanism with several configuration and installation options, meeting the needs of both manufacturers and end users.
“The value of research is measured by the benefits it puts into the hands of those who work in the field: connecting multiple lines in a single operation, reducing the effort required and minimizing fluid loss,” comments Matteo Arduini, CEO of Faster. “Our solutions are developed to make implement changes easier and ensure reliable connections under the intended operating conditions. This is the result of the work of our specialists, who combine engineering expertise with in-depth knowledge of real-world applications. At EIMA, engaging with manufacturers and operators allows us to gather new requirements and direct our research towards the challenges they face in the field.”
Five Priorities for the Evolution of Agricultural Connections
Faster's design experience highlights five key priorities for the development of connection systems for agricultural machinery.
- Minimizing fluid loss: limiting oil spillage when connecting and disconnecting implements.
- Contamination protection: making interfaces easier to clean in order to prevent dirt from entering the circuit.
- Ease of use: simplifying the operation and management of multiple connections.
- Suitability for operating conditions: taking pressure, flow rate and the presence of residual pressure into account when selecting the system.
- Long-term reliability: complementing component design with the possibility of carrying out inspections and maintenance.