Nitinol for Medical Devices, April 13-15, 2026, Virtual Option
Event Date:
April 13, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
Sponsored by:
The unique properties of the shape memory alloy Nitinol have led to many transformational medical device innovations, including self-expanding stents, percutaneous delivered heart valves, kink resistant guide wires, and self-locking orthopedic devices. Its superelastic qualities allow the alloy to withstand large amounts of recoverable strain, and its potential for excellent biocompatibility and fatigue resistance make it the material of choice for some of the most demanding medical device applications. However, Nitinol’s unique properties are very dependent upon alloy composition and processing.
In this course, you will learn the variables that affect Nitinol’s properties, how to control them, and how its unique properties can be applied in medical devices.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, you can successfully:
- Identify the reasons for Nitinol’s unique properties
- Describe how Nitinol performs in a variety of conditions
- Describe basic Nitinol device manufacturing principles
- Recognize how to apply the benefits of Nitinol’s properties to real world applications
WHO SHOULD ENROLL:
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Quality Engineers
- Device Designers
- Biomedical Engineers
- Technicians
- Test Engineers who are working with Nitinol in Industry, Government or Academia.
- Individuals new to the industry
- Individuals with new roles/responsibilities that require a fundamental understanding of Nitinol’s application in medical device design.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Fundamentals of Shape Memory
- History
- Shape Memory and Superelasticity
- Thermal and Mechanical Properties
- ASTM Standards
Nitinol Processing
- Melting
- Hot and Cold Working
- Shape Setting
- Machining and Joining
Design and Application
- Where is Nitinol Used?
- Medical Device Characteristics
- Design Case Studies
Environmental Effects
Continuing Education Units: 2.0
Pricing:
List Price: $ 2,275.00
Member Pricing: $ 2,075.00 (discount will be applied during the cart check-out process)
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Event FAQs
STANDARD CLASS HOURS: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Eastern Time) unless otherwise scheduled.
LUNCH AND BREAKS: Time will be alloted for lunch and breaks throughout the day.
COMMUNICATION: Access to course materials requires a unique email address for the student enrolled. All communications concerning the status of the class will be accomplished by email. It is the responsibility of the class registrant to ensure that a valid email address has been supplied and email filter settings are not preventing delivery of emails from ASM International. The meeting link to attend the course will be emailed one week prior to the start of class.
We look forward to seeing you at the Dome. If you have any questions, please contact ASM International Member Service Center (440.338.5151 or [email protected])
REGISTRATION FEES: Any unpaid registrations MUST be paid in full on or before the first day of class.
COURSE CANCELLATION: ASM International reserves the right to cancel any class; refunding registration fees, if necessary without additional financial obligation. In the event it is necessary for ASM to cancel a class, email notification will be sent no less than two weeks prior to the class starting date.
For additional information, please see the ASM Education Cancellation Policy for description of fees and policy on registration cancellation.
