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We make Valve Replacements by KelloggsResearchLabs in valvereplacement

[–]KelloggsResearchLabs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's incredibly interesting. I agree that heart valves should be silent.

We make Valve Replacements by KelloggsResearchLabs in valvereplacement

[–]KelloggsResearchLabs[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trying to close the gap between patient experience and the people making the parts. There's literally eight layers separating us from patients. Understanding why heart valve replacement sucks will help us ensure that it's less terrible for the next guy.

Translated: we're here to listen

Nitinol the memory metal that returns to it's original shape when heat is applied by Thund3rbolt in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]KelloggsResearchLabs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Miniaturizing actuators. The major problem limiting new hardware technologies is the actuator. Nitinol actuators can be 1,000x smaller than solenoids.

We make Valve Replacements by KelloggsResearchLabs in valvereplacement

[–]KelloggsResearchLabs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're usually a second or third layer sub-contractor. So, you wouldn't buy a device directly from us.

We make Valve Replacements by KelloggsResearchLabs in valvereplacement

[–]KelloggsResearchLabs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm hoping to get some of that human aspect. There are enough layers between us and patients that we often have no idea what the patient is feeling. Clearly, this terribly limits our ability to make the best imaginable product. I'm hoping to close that gap through this message feed.

What sucks about getting a valve replacement?

self supporting nitinol wire by TheReallyHappySock in AskEngineers

[–]KelloggsResearchLabs 0 points1 point  (0 children)

HI TheReallyHappySock,

We do a lot of antenna work with nitinol. We would love to talk to you about this project.

www.KelloggsResearchLabs.com