“Nitinol and the Metallurgy of Self Expanding Stents”

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When:  Feb 11, 2020 from 18:00 to 20:00 (ET)

February 11, 2020:

“Nitinol and the Metallurgy of Self Expanding Stents”

Shape Memory and Superelastic alloys have been instrumental in the development of multiple medical innovations including stents. Our speaker, Clifford P. Warner, PhD - W.L. Gore & Associates will cover some of fascinating history of the discovery of these alloys, their applications, and how chemistry and thermo-mechanical processing controls their unique properties. Shape memory alloys are metallurgical curiosities that have multiple unique properties including a “memory” and “superelasticity”. These unique alloys can be deformed when cold but return to their pre-deformed shape when heated. Additionally, they can exhibit recoverable elastic strains of 6 to 8%. Originally discovered in 1959 at the US Naval Ordinance Laboratory, Nitinol has found important and unique applications in multiple industries. Lastly, some of the current challenges with these alloys in medical applications such as stents will be discussed. Come join us of an interesting talk and a hand-on demonstration of these alloys.

6:00 PM          SOCIAL HOUR & NETWORKING

6:30 PM         DINNER

7:00 PM          PRESENTATION:

Location: Mendenhall Inn, 323 Kennett Pike, Mendenhall, PA 19357
Dinner Choices:
(1) Chicken Piccata; (2) North Atlantic Salmon; (3) Vegetable Wellington
Price: $35 – Non-members --- $30 – Members --- $20 – Students           
Attendance to the technical presentation is free if you are not having dinner
RSVP: BrandywineASM@gmail.com


RESERVATIONS:   

Please RSVP by email (BrandywineASM@gmail.com) by noon on Friday, February 11. Leave your full name, dinner selection, affiliation & contact number. If you find you cannot attend, please notify us of your cancellation before the January 10 deadline.

Location

Mendenhall Inn
323 Kennett Pike
Mendenhall, PA 19357

Contact



BrandywineASM@gmail.com