Nitinol: Transforming medical technology
By Alleima
Nitinol is a smart material with a shape-memory effect, one of the most fascinating phenomena in material science, making it highly attractive for medical applications. However, as unique as nitinol’s properties are, processing the material is equally challenging. This smart material requires careful manufacturing, and Alleima has more than 20 years of experience in processing it. Medical Device Development interviewed Dr. Vogel, an expert who has spent his career mastering nitinol processing.