Efficient furnace practices with low cost production standards, start with automated charging and skimming. Using the right technology allows for significant reduction of energy consumption, minimum cycle times, lower furnace maintenance cost as well as a safer environment for the operators. RIA Cast House Engineering has been focusing on the development and manufacturing of charging and skimming equipment since 1997. RiA is focused on the development of innovative automation and process optimization solutions. Continuing in our development of the safest and most efficient systems possible. The latest RIA charging and skimming systems utilize full artificial intelligence (AI) to make charging and skimming best available technology. The latest innovation in the skimming area is a game changer in the area of dross processing - The option of In Furnace Dross Processing (IFDP). The RIA systems achieve the lowest possible operational cost and the safest operating environment for this important part of the process. Established as a local maintenance service and special equipment supplier for the German Aluminum industry, over more than twenty years RiA became an important International partner for Aluminum billet cast houses. Now with over 50 charging and skimming machines supplied to major aluminium companies around the globe. Building on high quality standards and continuously improving those has helped to design the most reliable, robust, maintenance friendly and custom-made furnace tending equipment on the market. Our goal moving forward is to expand to sheet ingot and primary aluminium casting facilities.