Die casting is a cutting-edge manufacturing process which is increasingly used to make aluminum components from automobile powertrain and body structures to intricate computers and medical devices. However, the high energy consumption and considerable CO2 emissions in primary aluminum production can compromise the environmental and economic benefits of lightweight aluminum applications.

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.

In this webinar, a comprehensive overview of the existing recovery methods and flowsheets will be presented, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method and flowsheet will be evaluated. Moreover, research findings from a newly launched exploratory project funded by REMADE about precious metal recovery from PCBs will be presented.

See how high speed laser cladding can be used, and where it is the most effective.

Have you considered high speed laser cladding, and want to know more about how it works? New research explored the process to better understand it’s capabilities and limitations.

This talk will present a new inexpensive and energy-efficient process developed by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and ECK industries Inc. for recycling wrought aerospace aluminum scrap. The new process will provide near-wrought aluminum mechanical properties at casting level costs leading to significant improvements in the energy and CO2 footprint of aluminum.

In this project update webinar take a look at non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of fatigue damage in end-of-life metals and exploring how NDE is essential to maximizing the benefits of such materials for remanufacturing. NDE not only enables effective materials screening but also provides valuable information for the process optimization and control of downstream remanufacturing processes.

SPECIAL SERIES: CAREERS IN CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATION

Featuring Dr. Kimberly Wise White of the American Chemistry Council, Kylie Van Aken of Vartega Inc., and Dr. Styliani Avrramidou of Texas A&M Energy Institute

Three Manufacturing USA® institutes — IACMI, RAPID and REMADE — are proud to join forces and host a special series of webinars on Careers in Clean Energy Innovation.

Interested in learning more about Careers in Clean Energy Innovation? Join Manufacturing USA Institute’s REMADE, IACMI, and RAPID on Tuesday, June 29, for a panel discussion on the latest trends in careers for the Circular Economy, advanced composites, and process intensification.

Hear from industry and academic experts as they share lessons and experiences from their own career paths.

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.

SPECIAL SERIES: CAREERS IN CLEAN ENERGY INNOVATION

Featuring Merlin Theodore of the Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Kerri Hickenbottom of the University of Arizona; and Jena Holtberge-Benge of John Deere Reman

Three Manufacturing USA® institutes — IACMI, RAPID and REMADE — are proud to join forces and host a special series of webinars on Careers in Clean Energy Innovation. In recognition of Women’s History Month, our series will kick off on Wednesday, March 24, with a panel presentation featuring three dynamic women who are breaking new ground every day in the clean energy industry.

IACMI Workforce Director Joannie Harmon will serve as moderator for this webinar.

This webinar will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of Design for Re-X. Product recycling, remanufacturing and reuse (Re-X) can be very difficult, both technically and economically.

Many of these difficulties are created during the original product design stage, where important design decisions such as material choice, product configuration, component geometry and assembly methods are specified. Some of the technical and economic difficulties associated with Re-X can be prevented by making different decisions during product design.

In this project update webinar take a look at non-destructive evaluation (NDE) of fatigue damage in end-of-life metals and exploring how NDE is essential to maximizing the benefits of such materials for remanufacturing. NDE not only enables effective materials screening but also provides valuable information for the process optimization and control of downstream remanufacturing processes.

In this project webinar we look at the U.S. and global material cycles for metals, fibers, plastics, and printed circuit boards and how this key information helps calculate recycling rates and more.

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.

In this project webinar, we learn about how commercially available options and processes in development for sortation of automobile steel scrap were evaluated to determine if there may be a viable method to remove some of the undesirable impurities prior to feeding to an electric arc furnace.

Discover how one city is tackling some unique and some not so unique challenges in recycling and how they plan for the future of recycling.

In an update to her Summer 2019 webinar, Dr. Nurcin Celik will provide an overview of paper recycling and the challenges it faces today with a focus on her REMADE-funded project. She will discuss the sources and types of paper and the processes by which they are separated and recycled into quality paper products. Her graduate student, Temitope Runsewe will then discuss the statistical analysis conducted and identify the major factors that contribute to the contamination of inbound and outbound materials. They will also discuss how these challenges could be turned into new economic and environmental opportunities for future recycling by building on recommendations from best practices and emerging technologies.

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 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.

The virtual workshop will give business and sustainability professionals a deeper understanding of how plastics recycling works through a “Crash Course in Plastics Recycling” presented by the REMADE Institute. It will also serve as an introduction to some of the programs and resources available to New York State companies looking to make plastics recovery a part of their business strategies.

An introduction to the global waste plastics problem and contrast linear versus circular economy for plastics. These polymeric materials are currently recycled at low rates in the U.S., but are among the largest volumes of polymeric materials that are recyclable.

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.