Get the latest research from distinguished researchers and engineers in the field of shape memory alloys and other medical metallic alloys and devices.

Perfect for researchers and medical professionals, this collection provides 10 peer-reviewed papers covering fundamental mechanical response and fatigue methodologies applied for medical alloys and devices. Topics include:

– NiTi alloys
– generalized fatigue of medical devices
– fatigue-to-fracture methodology
– fatigue of CoCr alloys
– additive manufacturing

The papers in this publication were part of a symposium sponsored by ASTM International Committees E08 on Fatigue and Fracture and F04 Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices. A full understanding of the research presented here, along with standards development, are essential for determination of the in-situ lifetime assessment and durability of related alloys and devices.