Ball valves, gate valves, plug valves... choosing the right locking device can seem a difficult decision. But, in fact, answering a few questions will he Valves come in a wide range of shapes and ...

New technology is making it possible to control valves and locking devices without the need for any additional sensors. A metal piston, a tiny chip and small pulses of current – that’s all that the ...

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Boston Scientific Corp. said it was recalling its previous generation Lotus heart valve replacement devices following reports of problems with the products' locking mechanisms. The Marlborough, ...

From portable oxygen delivery systems and patient monitors to ventilator/respirators and diagnostic tools, pneumatic solenoid valves are widely used to control the flow, direction, and pressure of ...

New technology is making it possible to control valves and locking devices without the need for any additional sensors. Niklas König (photo), a doctoral student in Matthias Nienhaus' group, is ...