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                                                                   Exhibit 10.36

Letter Agreement, dated March 18, 1999, from Memry Corporation to Robert J.
Thatcher.

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Mr. Robert J. Thatcher
14315 Wedgeway Court
Eden Prairie, MN 55346

Dear Bob:

     It is our pleasure to confirm to you in writing the modification of your
employment agreement reflecting the change in roles from corporate Vice
President - Marketing & Sales to President and Chief Operating Officer, and
Board member, effective July 7, 1999.  As discussed, we are also proceeding with
the premise that the official employment agreement will provide for a one year,
renewable term, with eighteen months severance for other than cause, such
severance to be equal to 18 months of base salary and pro-rata target bonus, and
two years of base salary plus target bonus in the event of a "change in control"
of the Company leading to a "constructive dismissal".

     I believe the points below summarize the most critical elements:

     -    Base annual salary of $195,000, paid biweekly (26 times per year)
     -    Target cash bonus of 45% of base salary
     -    An annual target cash bonus of $91,500 and an annual long term
          incentive aware having a target value of $325,000 annually.
     -    Issuance to you of 275,000 Incentive Stock Options, of which 50,000
          are immediately vested, with the remainder vesting equally over four
          years on the anniversary of your commencement of employment. Such
          options shall be priced at the higher of the closing market price of
          the Company's securities on the date of your commencement of
          employment or $2.00 per share. All options are subject to immediate
          vesting in the event of a "change in control" of the Company. [Note:
          this reflects an additional 75,000 ISO's than before. You had some
          concerns on several points in the standard Option Agreement under our
          1997 Plan which we need to address. Since the original issuance has
          not "officially" been completed due to these concerns we have restated
          the terms and increased the amount.]
     -    Entitled to four (4) weeks paid vacation annually - no change.
     -    Entitled to a $500 per month paid car allowance - increased by $150
          per month.
     -    Participation in all Company Benefit programs (as appropriate),
          including 401(K) Program, health and dental insurance, short and long
          term disability, and such other programs as the Company may currently
          or in the future offer to its employees - no change.
     -    At such time as you and your family relocate, Memry will reimburse you
          for all customary relocation expenses, including house hunting visits.
          Your expenses associated with business travel to Headquarters and
          accommodation while here will be borne by the Company.
     -    You have asked that the Company consider an interest-free loan to be
          applied to your downpayment when you relocate to Connecticut
          (anticipated next spring).  In as much as

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          this will need to be approved not only by the Compensation Committee
          but also by the Company's secured lender at the time, I will endeavor
          to obtain an "in principal" undertaking by the Committee, subject to
          the constraints of our lender.
     -    The Company shall also reimburse you for normal office expenses
          incurred at your "home office" in Eden Prairie - no change.

     I am very excited about the opportunities facing us, particularly with such
a superb new group of managers.  I have no doubt we will deliver what is
expected of us by our shareholders, Directors and employees!

     Welcome aboard again -- in your new capacity!

                              On Behalf of Memry Corporation


                              /s/ James G. Binch
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                              James G. Binch
                              Chairman & CEO


Accepted this __ day of ______, 1999.


/s/ Robert J. Thatcher
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Robert J. Thatcher

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