Examples where EMV Technologies’ personnel has proven effective in problem solving and innovation for a range of materials and processes: Characterization and Optimization Nitinol Peripheral Stents Improvement of Coaxial Cable Performance Using Innovative Machinery Design of New Screwdriver for Cervical Spine Medical Implants Development of New Drawing Procedure of Titanium Alloys Characterization of Longitudinal Welds in Extruded Tubes for Fire Hose Applications Short Courses and Workshops: ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS OF THE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION PROCESS Sao Paulo, Brazil; 1997 (SC) FUNDAMENTALS OF THE EXTRUSION PROCESS San Diego, CA; 1999 (SC) THE EXTRUSION PROCESS - Basic Short Course Bethlehem, PA; 2000 (W) Technology of Aluminum Extrusion - Engineering Fundamentals Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2000 (SC) PRACTICAL METALLURGY IN DEFORMATION PROCESSING New Orleans, Louisiana, 2001 (SC)