October 9 - 10, 2019 | Rochester, NY

About

The annual RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference is the only reman event bringing together leaders from all sectors of the reman industry for an intensive, highly collaborative exploration of best practices, emerging trends, and issues of critical importance to our industry.

The conference, hosted jointly by the Remanufacturing Industries Council and Rochester Institute of Technology, provides an unparalleled platform for remanufacturing professionals to network and learn the latest information in the practical application of advanced remanufacturing strategies and methodologies.

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Key Topics

Innovative Takeback

Learn how innovative processes, workforce development and technology are being used to improve performance and take take-back programs to the next level.

Industry 4.0 for Reman

Learn how these companies are making smart remanufacturing work with augmented reality, autonomous robots, big data and analytical tools, cloud computing, cyber-physical systems, the Industrial Internet-of-Things and integrated IT systems.

Apprenticeships

Hear panelists describe the successes of their registered apprenticeship programs, their partnerships with community colleges, and successful outcomes for both employers and apprentices.

Advanced Inspection Innovations

Internet of Things (IoT) markets are fueling demand for low-cost, high-performance inspection systems. Hear about the latest innovations and developments.

Circular Economy in the US

62% of American companies now plan to move toward circularity. Another 16% already use circular economy principles. Nearly twice as many U.S. companies say that they are embedding sustainability in strategic decision-making in 2019 compared to 2018. Hear from experts on what that means.

Advanced Technology

Applications for reman with technologies constantly evolving, learn how these companies are continuously striving to supply more advanced and efficient products through new technology applications.

Making the Business Case

Reman decision factors are key for deciding whether to go forward with reman as well as convincing a customer to buy reman. Learn the important decision factors on both sides of the deal for a variety of industries.

Make the Most of Innovation Partnerships

Hear panelists share experiences about their respective technology challenges needs, and how they joined forces with peer companies and universities to solve problems at a fraction of the cost and without hiring vendors.

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3 Days

October 8, 2019

Short Course: Determining the Environmental Benefits of Remanufacturing

9:00 am – 12:00 pm | RIT Campus

This workshop will explain the methodologies that are used to assess the environmental benefits of remanufacturing, and provide case study examples that illustrate the analysis process.

Short Course: Condition Assessment for Reman

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm | RIT Campus

Pre-Conference Networking Dinner

6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Genesee Brew House

Network with other conference attendees before the conference begins. Enjoy a tour of the microbrewery at one of the nation’s oldest breweries. Includes dinner and drinks.

October 9, 2019

Keynote: Phillippe Colpron, WABCO Reman Solutions

9:00 am | October 9, 2019

Holiday Inn Downtown

Keynote: Siva Balakrishnan, GE Healthcare

9:30 am | October 10, 2019

Holiday Inn Downtown

Networking Reception and Dinner

5:30 pm | Golisano Institute for Sustainability at Rochester Institute of Technology

90 minute networking reception followed by ACE Awards Ceremony and networking dinner.

2 Keynotes

8 Tracks

October 10, 2019

Business Track Sessions

October 9-10, 2019 | Holiday Inn Downtown

Innovative Takeback
Apprenticeships
Circular Economy in the U.S.
Making the Business Case

Technical Track Sessions

October 9-10, 2019 | Holiday Inn Downtown

Industry 4.0 for Reman
Advanced Inspection Innovations
Advanced Technology Applications for Reman
Making the Most of Innovation Partnerships

Keynote Speakers

Philippe Colpron

Vice President, WABCO

As Vice President at WABCO and Global Business Leader for Fleet Solutions, Philippe Colpron is responsible for growing the organization’s holistic range of solutions and services for the commercial vehicle fleets ecosystem.

Siva Balakrishnan

General Manager – GoldSeal, GE Healthcare

Siva Balakrishnan is the General Manager for the GoldSeal Business in GE Healthcare. He also leads the eCommerce “go to market” strategy initiatives for Global Services for GE Healthcare.

Pricing

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Early Birds Save $200

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RIC Members Save $150

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$50/each on 2-Day Conference

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Non-Member

Member

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Pre-Conference

Short Courses

$375/ea

$325/ea

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

Pre-Conference

Networking Dinner

$75

$60

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All Access Pass

$1,570

$1,370

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12 Track Sessions

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

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Pre-Conference Networking Dinner

2-Day Conference

$895

$695

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

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Add On Options

Pre-Conference

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$375/ea

$325/ea

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

Pre-Conference

Networking Dinner

$75

$60

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All Access Pass

$1,420

$1,220

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

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Pre-Conference Networking Dinner

2-Day Conference

$745

$545

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Condition Assessment for Remanufacturing

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Pre-Conference Networking Dinner

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News

ACE Awards

The ACE Awards are based on the mission of the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC) to ADVOCATE, COLLABORATE, and EDUCATE on behalf of the remanufacturing industry. These extraordinary awards were the first of their kind involving all sectors. The three nomination categories are: Advocate, Collaborate, and Educate.

Pre-Conference Networking Dinner

New for this year’s conference is an optional pre-conference networking dinner. Network with other conference attendees over dinner and beer. Enjoy a tour of the microbrewery in the Genesee Brew House and learn more about this historic Rochester site.

How to Pick the Right Additive Manufacturing Process for Reman

Remanufacturing relies on a variety of process steps not performed during original product manufacturing, and as such, many of these processes have not undergone the same extensive refinement, standardization, and technological optimization that are typically implemented during the initial manufacturing stage.