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BIG R Show to Feature Seminars from RIT's Reman Center

The Rochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) National Center for Remanufacturing and Resource Recovery will be presenting for training seminars during the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) International BIG R Show Oct. 27-29 in Las Vegas.

Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive every year. Progressive remanufacturers are always looking for new ways to save money through process improvements. Surface cleaning is one step in the remanufacturing process where companies can typically find improvement opportunities due to the ever-increasing number of new chemistries and technologies available. Once identified, how does a company determine which options are most cost-effective for their operation?

On Saturday, Oct. 27 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. RIT will present “Calculating the True Cost of Cleaning.” This presentation will discuss the costs associated with cleaning and the methods used to calculate the true benefits to the organization. The program will cover cleaning technologies such as baking soda blasting, ultrasonic cleaning, and rust removal and prevention.
 
Remanufacturers often focus on their existing capabilities and customers when looking for new opportunities to advance their organization. This focus can yield excellent results, but all too often opportunities can slip by unnoticed. The “Opportunities for Remanufacturers” presentation will cover a variety of topics related to the automotive/truck parts remanufacturing industry, which will provide the attendees with information on emerging opportunities.

Topics such as the momentum building around environmental sustainability will be discussed as it relates to material reuse, increased governmental awareness, global interest in remanufacturing, and current emphasis on “green economy” jobs. On Sunday, Oct. 28 from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. RIT will discuss these unnoticed “Opportunities for Remanufacturers.”
 
The recovery of valuable components from failed products is the life-blood of a remanufacturer. In today’s competitive market, companies must take advantage of any technologies that can ensure greater recovery opportunities and enhanced quality of the final product.

The ability to identify critical failures, without destroying the components, is a requirement for all remanufacturers. Another seminar will serve as an overview of the various non-destructive Inspection Technologies and their applications.
 
For more details and updates on the 2012 International BIG R Show, visit www.BIGRShow.com.