Nitinol for Medical Devices, October 19-21, 2026
Event Date:
October 19, 2026
Event Time:
8:30 am
Event Location:
G. Rau, Inc.
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 (Pacific Time)
LUNCH AND BREAKS: The facility is surrounded by various restaurants and guidance to those will be given to all registrants.
LODGING: A list of nearby hotels will be provided to all registrants.
TRANSPORTATION: Students are responsible for their own transportation to and from G.Rau, Inc. which is located at 5617 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. The closest major airport is San Jose International Airport followed by Oakland International Airport.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact ASM International Member Service Center (440.671.3800 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.
It is highly recommended that non-refundable airline tickets are purchased only after verifying that the class will run as scheduled by contacting the ASM Member Service Center (440.671.3800 or [email protected]). ASM International is not liable for any fees associated with a participant having to reschedule airline reservations due to a course cancellation.
For additional information, please see the ASM Education Cancellation Policy for description of fees and policy on registration cancellation.
