Boston Scientific Corp. reported the latest setback in its transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) aspirations with the news that it is officially discontinuing worldwide sales of its Acurate ne ...

A deep dive into the technological progress of today’s smart valves, bearings, brakes, gearboxes and actuators, and what’s next.

With the addition of a spring or springs, a fail position on the loss of air supply can be provided. An electric solenoid valve is usually required to allow the actuator to shift air supply from open ...