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resistance. This presentation will review
studies that characterize the surface
properties of Nitinol and the impact on
the material’s corrosion behavior.
Engineering Nitinol Thin Films for
Medical Devices—A Process Review
Andreas Schuessler,
Admedes Schuessler GmbH, Germany
Nitinol sputter deposition tech-
nology was recently proposed as an
innovative manufacturing process re-
sulting in superior fatigue performance
and consistent material characteristics
up to 85 μm thickness. Developing new
and cost effective micro components
and devices from sputter deposition,
however, requires dedicated and ad-
vanced design rules. A number of ad-
vanced engineering processes for using
Nitinol sputter technology for micro ac-
tuators and medical devices will be re-
viewed. The session will also highlight a
number of enhanced micro joining and
femto-laser technologies for various
types of system building concepts and
product applications.
Additive Manufacturing of Nitinol
Fixation Hardware for Reconstructing
Mandibular Segmental Defects
Ahmadreza Jahad,
The University of Toledo, Ohio
The goal of this project is to ad-
vance the scientific knowledge of Niti-
nol by investigating production of 3D
shapes using selective laser sintering.
The grouphas full access toa rangeof fa-
cilities at the Nitinol Commercialization
Accelerator for conducting research.
Results of this investigation are expect-
ed to create a paradigm shift in Niti-
nol research. Functional devices with
shape memory and superelastic prop-
erties with versatile geometries are fun-
damental to open innovation frontiers
in disciplines such as medical devices
and aerospace actuators. Mohammad
Elahinia will present with Jahad.
EDUCATION COURSE
Nitinol workshop
Monday, May 18
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Organized by Alan R. Pelton, this optional all-day education course on Niti-
nol technology will provide attendees with a fundamental understanding of shape
memory and superelasticity. Course topics include:
• How Nitinol works: Basic thermal and mechanical properties
• How to make Nitinol: Processing to optimize in vivo performance of medical
devices
• How to design with Nitinol: Strategies on design of medical devices
• How Nitinol performs: Insight into fatigue and corrosion properties
This course is an excellent opportunity to strengthen understanding of shape
memory and superelastic materials in advance of the technical sessions.