Deere’s StarFire™ Receiver Named Coolest Thing Made in North Dakota
Big ideas are coming out of the Northern Plains, and this one just took the top prize.
John Deere’s StarFire™ 7500 Receiver, assembled in Fargo, has been named the Coolest Thing Made in North Dakota, earning top honors in the Greater North Dakota Chamber’s inaugural statewide manufacturing competition.
The contest celebrates products that showcase innovation, advanced manufacturing, and the people behind what’s made in North Dakota. And this year, precision technology took the crown.
A Win Powered by North Dakota Manufacturing
Manufacturing plays a critical role across North Dakota, supporting communities, families, and local economies statewide.
“Manufacturing touches nearly every corner of North Dakota, supporting thousands of families and communities across the state,” said Arik Spencer, President and CEO of the Greater North Dakota Chamber. “Coolest Thing Made highlights the people and products making that impact every day.”
The Coolest Thing Made in North Dakota competition featured an online product showcase and multiple rounds of bracket-style voting, with products from across industries going head-to-head before advancing to the final round.
What Makes StarFire So Cool?
Designed and manufactured by John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group and assembled in Fargo, the StarFire™ 7500 Receiver is the backbone of our precision guidance systems.
The technology enables hands-free steering with accuracy down to 2.5 centimeters, helping farmers, contractors, and road builders work more efficiently by reducing overlap, lowering fuel and input costs, and improving repeatability from season to season.
In other words: straighter lines, smarter work, and more confidence in every pass.
“Dedicated employees in Fargo proudly assemble the StarFire 7500, building technology that farmers and contractors depend on every day,” said Dan Dougherty, Director, Electronics Manufacturing and OEM Sales at John Deere. “This recognition belongs to everyone who makes that possible—from the teams who design and build this product to the customers who put it to work.”
