Thermal spray coatings are widely used to rebuild worn parts to original dimensions, and to restore or modify surface properties. Twin wire arc spray (TWA) is among the most common methods used to spray metallic coatings. Two infrared (IR) methods, flash thermography and thermal wave imaging, were evaluated for detection of porosity and disbonds in TWA coatings.

As part of our World Reman Day celebration, REMADE Institute and RIT will be hosting an Ask the Expert Q&A with 7 remanufacturing specialists on April 8 at 1:30PM ET. Discover more about remanufacturing and end-of-life reuse and their role in the Circular Economy, including related technologies, environmental and economic impacts, and areas for growth. Feel free to submit any questions you may want answered by replying to this email.

World Reman Day: Fundamentals of Remanufacturing Short Course Series

In celebration of World Reman Day, April 8, REMADE Institute and RIT are pleased to offer our Fundamentals of Remanufacturing Short Courses on-demand for the public.

These short courses offer insights to advance capabilities in remanufacturing, as well as a comprehensive dive into the technological advancements delivering widespread benefits to businesses that depend on remanufacturing.

Courses like these and other great benefits are available to members of the REMADE Institute — learn more about membership.

In this project webinar discover how important the design process can be for reman of industrial and agricultural equipment. By designing components with optimum material utilization and end-of-life in mind, there is a significant reduction in carbon emissions.

This remanufacturing workshop will build on the principles spotlighted in the Introduction to Remanufacturing short course. Topics covered will provide an overview and training on additive repair technologies, reverse engineering, and design for remanufacturing. Discussions focus on how each technology areas fits within the remanufacturing process and why it is critical to successful remanufacturing. This short course is for new engineers and skilled technicians in the remanufacturing and end-of-life reuse industry. Attendees can participate in a live Q&A session with subject matter experts.

This remanufacturing workshop will build on the principles spotlighted in the Introduction to Remanufacturing short course. Topics covered will provide an overview and training on condition assessment technology and cleaning technology for remanufacturers. Discussions focus on how each technology areas fits within the remanufacturing process and why it is critical to successful remanufacturing. This short course is for new engineers and skilled technicians in the remanufacturing and end-of-life reuse industry.

This remanufacturing workshop will build on the principles spotlighted in the Introduction to Remanufacturing short course. Topics covered will provide an overview and training on condition assessment technology and cleaning technology for remanufacturers. Discussions focus on how each technology areas fits within the remanufacturing process and why it is critical to successful remanufacturing. This short course is for new engineers and skilled technicians in the remanufacturing and end-of-life reuse industry.

This short course offers a broad introduction to remanufacturing and end of life reuse process, related technologies, environmental impacts, and areas for growth. Discussions will focus on economic models for remanufacturing, technologies utilized within remanufacturing, and how Industry 4.0 can be used to increase remanufacturing.

This short course is designed for new engineers and skilled technicians in the remanufacturing and end-of-life reuse industry. REMADE will also host a live Q&A with subject matter experts.

Non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of fatigue damage in recycled materials is essential to maximize the benefits of utilizing such materials for remanufacturing. We will present an innovative NDE technology that smartly combines the strengths of multiple NDE methods (e.g., acoustic emission, infrared imaging, linear ultrasound, and nonlinear ultrasound) using machine learning. This technology is expected to achieve a 10–15% improvement in the prediction accuracy of remaining useful life compared to existing methods.

Dr. Callie Babbitt, Associate Professor, Sustainability at the Golisano Institute of Sustainability at RIT, will present an informative webinar on E-Waste Challenges and Opportunities.

Emerging electronic products have changed the way we work, communicate and socialize. However, this digital transition comes with a high cost to the environment, including mining of scarce minerals, increasing use of electricity during operation, and the question of how to manage these products when they become obsolete. This webinar will overview major trends in electronic waste generation and management in the U.S. over the last 25 years and present forecasted estimates about how this complex waste stream will change in the future as new gadgets are introduced.