similar to refurbishing, but requiring more extensive work; often requires completely disassembling the product.
The extensive remake of an existing product into one with like functionality that can be resold. It often involves breaking down a product into main, or core, subsystems and modules and adding extensive parts and labor.
A recycling concept by which an existing product has its useful life extended through a secondary manufacturing or refurbishing process such as remanufactured systems furniture.
A process of refurbishing a manufactured article in order to extend its lifespan. The term is frequently used for toner cartridges for photocopiers and laser printers whereby the original cartridge is checked for wear, parts replaced if necessary, and refilled for further use. In the Guide it is also applied to traditional activities such as tyre retreading.
refurbishing items to good as new standard.
A manufacturing process whereby products are refurbished. Remanufacturing often relates to "cores" which is the worn part that is being repaired.
The testing, repair or upgrading of obsolete electronics for resale. Some remanufacturers build whole units from individual recovered components (hard drives, mother boards, etc.).
1) An industrial process in which worn-out products are restored to like-new condition. In contrast, a repaired product normally retains its identity, and only those parts that have failed or are badly worn are replaced or serviced. 2) The manufacturing environment where worn-out products are restored to like-new condition.
The process of disassembly and reassembly of products during which time parts are cleaned, repaired or replaced.
Remanufacturing is the process of disassembly and recovery at the module level and, eventually, at the component level. It requires the repair or replacement of worn out or obsolete components and modules. Parts subject to degradation affecting the performance or the expected life of the whole are replaced.
