Other World Computing to Present “Right-to-Repair in Practice: Design, Parts, and Policy Across the Electronics Lifecycle” at E-Scrap Conference

Other World Computing (OWC), a trusted player in high-performance storage, memory, connectivity, software, and accessories that empower creative and business professionals to maximize performance, enhance reliability, and streamline workflows, announced Chris Bross, OWC’s Vice president of Business Development; and founder and president, Tierrabyte LLC, will be a featured presenter at the E-Scrap Conference, an annual event for electronics recycling, reuse, and IT asset disposition (ITAD) professionals.

When: Oct 27 – 29, 2025
Where: Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center (Grapevine, TX)
Session: Right-to-Repair in Practice: Design, Parts, and Policy Across the Electronics Lifecycle
Description: As right-to-repair laws move from proposal to implementation in the US and EU, manufacturers and the broader recovery ecosystem are adapting quickly. From the EU Battery Regulation to state-level bans on part pairing, new policies are directly reshaping how products are designed, serviced, and recovered.

This session will dig into the issues facing OEMs, service providers, independents, recyclers, and policy advocates to explore the practical realities of repairability. Panelists will discuss:

• The design changes required to comply with emerging laws
• How service part supply chains are evolving to support ASPs, ISPs and DIY fixers, including pricing, availability and restrictions
• The impacts of part pairing practices on compliance and repair access
• What recyclers are seeing as designs shift, from easier harvesting of components to challenges in disassembly
• How advocacy and legislation are shaping the next gen of circular electronics policy

By bridging perspectives across the value chain, this session will unpack the tensions, opportunities, and collaborations needed to align product design with long-term reuse, refurbishment, and recycling goals.