Covering more than 359,000 square yards, the John Deere factory houses more than 2,000 employees, 49 robotic welders, eight laser cutting machines and nearly 9 miles of overhead track - all of which help stamp, press, cut, and weld 60,000 tons of steel into the JohnSTS Combine (a harvesting machine). With its 21st century technology and human innovation, the John Deere story shows the raw power behind one of agriculture's most vital machines.

During the program, viewers will have the opportunity to see Bystronic’s laser cutting machines in action. An great number of viewers tuned in on Feb. 7 at 10 PM to see the introductory segment which will repeat on 2/24 and 3/15.

View the 5 minute video segment at:
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com. Type in "John Deere" in the "Search All Video" input box.

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Jean-Pierre Neuhaus
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