SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter Receives 2018 AE50 Award
We’re proud to share that the SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter has been recognized with a 2018 AE50 Award, one of the most respected honors in agricultural engineering and technology.
The award was announced in the January/February 2018 issue of Resource magazine, which annually highlights the top 50 innovations shaping the future of agriculture, food, and biological systems. Being selected places the SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter among a distinguished group of products recognized for outstanding innovation, practicality, and real-world impact.
What the AE50 Award Represents
Presented by the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE), the AE50 Award honors products that demonstrate significant engineering advancement and measurable value to producers, researchers, and land managers. Each winning product is evaluated for innovation, design, and its ability to improve efficiency and decision-making in the field.
For Innoquest, this recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to developing tools that deliver accurate data, ease of use, and dependable performance—exactly where it matters most.
About the SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter
Developed by Innoquest Inc., the SpotOn Digital Soil Compaction Meter is a handheld electronic instrument designed to quickly and accurately quantify soil compaction across a wide range of soil conditions.
Key features include:
- High-sensitivity electronic load cell technology
- Automatic peak compaction capture
- Large digital display with easy-to-read, color-coded bar graph
- Accurate measurement across soil types without changing tip sizes
- Compliance with ASABE S313.3 Soil Compaction Standard
By providing fast, reliable insight into soil compaction layers, the SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter helps users make informed decisions that impact root development, drainage, tillage efficiency, and overall soil health.
Recognition That Reflects Real-World Impact
Soil compaction has direct consequences on crop yield, fuel usage, and long-term field productivity. Tools that help identify and manage compaction issues play a critical role in modern production agriculture and turf management.
Being named a 2018 AE50 Award winner underscores the value of the SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter as a practical, field-ready solution—trusted by growers, agronomists, and professionals who rely on accurate data to guide their decisions.
We’re honored to be included among the 2018 AE50 Award recipients and grateful to the customers and partners who continue to trust SpotOn® tools in the field.
To learn more about the SpotOn® Digital Soil Compaction Meter and other precision measurement solutions, explore our products at innoquestinc.com/.