Health Forum Show to Feature Memry Corporation ShapeChanging Technology for Medical Devices



April 16, 2005 -- In 1983, Memry Corporation was founded in Stamford, CT, to create commercial applications for the emerging shape memory alloy industry. Through the years the corporation has evolved its alloys and business models. In 1992, Memry was already producing the memory shape alloy components and had a business model of OEM supplier of semi-finished materials. After several corporate movements, Memry has become one of the only companies in the shaping memory industry to process its own raw materials in addition to delivering a finished component. Its clientele includes companies in the medical, industrial, commercial, defense and device markets.

All alloys fabricated in Memry factories comply with ASTM Standard F2063 'Standard Specification for Wrought Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys for Medical Devices and Surgical Implants.' It manufactures a total of eight grades of commercial nitinol alloys. Each one is melted according to corporate proprietary and stringent specifications. At the facilities the alloys are then transformed to semi-finished products such as wire, tube and strip. Overall, Memry offers semi-finished products, engineered products and process service capabilities.

As for the medical device industry, Memry's product applications include those for interventional surgery (cardiology, neurology, radiology and vascular), urology, OB/GYN, gastroenterology, endo-surgery, flexible endoscopy, orthodontics, endodontics, orthopedics and eyeglass wear. Memry continues to develop quality products that are consistently evolving and advancing to improve the medical industry.

Memry has dedicated decades to research and development of quality materials. According to James Binch, president, "Memry's objective is to become the world leader in developing and processing shape memory materials with high quality and significant user value."

For more information, see http://www.memry.com/.





Health Forum Show to Feature Memry Corporation ShapeChanging Technology for Medical Devices