New research may take the current 'gold standard' for heart valves to a new level of reliability. A team of researchers has developed a way to improve overall blood flow through the valves, so the ...

The founder of Lynx says that the design of Valve's next headset, codenamed Deckard, "is quite amazing". If you're unaware, Lynx is a French startup behind the Lynx-R1 standalone mixed reality headset ...

Our hearts rely on small but vital mechanisms to function: the valves that keep blood moving in the right direction. When these valves become damaged or diseased, the consequences can be serious to ...

Valves are mechanical devices that control the flow and pressure of liquids, gases, and slurries within a system. They are also known as regulators and are used in a wide variety of applications.

A Valve design patent filing may reveal its rumored ‘Deckard’ headset. Valve Index, the company’s $999 tethered PC VR kit, has now been on the market for almost three years. It still has best-in-class ...

Invented and patented by Clippard, this deceptively simple design features only one moving part with a mere 0.007″ of travel. The spider is an armature spring that undergoes a variety of proprietary ...

Ball valves are quarter-turn, straight-through valves that have a round closure element with matching rounded seats that permit uniform sealing stress. The valve gets its name from the ball that ...

Hybrid actuators are a good choice when operating valves in hazardous locations. On/off flow-control valves are the traffic lights of piping systems, controlling movement of air, gases, and liquids.

A phenomenon reminiscent of a common experience with an umbrella inspires the development of a potential microfluidics component. Closed in a snap. Top: When the flexible membrane (green) curves away ...

• The first step in selecting a valve is determining its function. • Review Cv or pressure drop when considering one valve versus another. • Don’t overlook maintenance requirements when specifying a ...