Smart Minute - Jul 22nd, 2026
Right to Repair in the digital age: What Deere’s settlement means for industrial maintenance
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July 22, 2026
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Right to Repair in the digital age: What Deere’s settlement means for industrial maintenance
By Anna Townshend
As industrial equipment becomes software defined, maintenance teams must evaluate digital repair access alongside spare parts and service support.
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