Key takeaways
- Kevin Kelly, CEO of Resonetics, attended his first SMST (Shape Memory and Superelastic Technologies) conference, held biennially, and was struck by the openness of information sharing within the nitinol community.
- He noted the conference is heavily science-oriented, with Resonetics contributing six presentations alongside other industry players
- Kelly highlighted the scientific depth on display, particularly basic research into nitinol applications and processing, and emphasized that continued investment in this science is essential to keep accelerating progress in the field.
- Conversations with customers and industry partners at the conference reinforced Kelly’s commitment to accelerating Resonetics’ ongoing investments in its nitinol supply chain, spanning equipment, people, and science.
- Kelly framed the broader nitinol community as uniquely collaborative, with customers and suppliers mutually pushing each other forward, and reaffirmed Resonetics’ commitment to that open, cooperative dynamic going forward.
