Nitinol University (NU) is a one-day training course hosted by Confluent Medical Technologies designed to provide the medical device industry with a fundamental understanding of Nitinol as an alloy. NU dives into unique considerations and requirements when using Nitinol in device applications, and is intended for R&D Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Development Engineers, and others intimately involved in the design and manufacturing of Nitinol-based medical devices and components.
NITINOL UNIVERSITY AGENDA
NITINOL FUNDAMENTALS
SPEAKERS: DR. BEHNAM AMIN-AHMADI AND/OR DR. PETER SAROSI
- What is Nitinol?
- Austenite and Martensite
- Shape Memory and Superelasticity
- Mechanical and Thermal Properties
NITINOL PROCESSING
SPEAKERS: CHRISTINE TREPANIER & MARIA SANTA ANA
- Laser Types (pulsed, fiber, disk, ultrafast), Thermal Processes vs. Athermal Processes, Considerations for Choosing Laser Type
- Heat Affected Zone
- Slug Removal, Outer Diameter, Inner Diameter, Heat Treatment, Af Verification and Surface Preparation
- Shape Setting and Heat Treating
- Oxide Removal, Electropolishing, Passivation
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
SPEAKERS: CRAIG BONSIGNORE
- Geometry and Material Considerations
- Acute Performance Considerations
- Design for Fatigue Performance
- Finite Element Analysis
