Abstract: Electrically-controllable piezo valves comprising independent, dual actuation piezo elements, systems incorporating such valves, and methods of controlling a fluid flow using such valves are described herein. These valves, systems, and methods find particular application in the field of patient care as it relates to magnetic resonance (“MR”) environments, such as environments with strong electromagnetic fields generated by MR imaging machines.

Abstract: Electrically-controllable piezo valves comprising independent, dual actuation piezo elements, systems incorporating such valves, and methods of controlling a fluid flow using such valves are described herein. These valves, systems, and methods find particular application in the field of patient care as it relates to magnetic resonance (“MR”) environments, such as environments with strong electromagnetic fields generated by MR imaging machines.

Abstract: Systems and methods for additively manufacturing magnetic shielding components, such as magnetic shielding components for use in magnetic resonant (MR) environments, are provided. The methods includes selecting a printing material based on one or more magnetic properties and/or one or more manufacturing properties. The method further includes manufacturing a magnetic shielding component from the printing material. The magnetic shielding component is configured to block a magnetic field having a field strength between about 0.7 and 7.0 Tesla. The methods further include creating a unique material for additive manufacturing by evaluating and optimizing a plurality of materials. The optimized material is then used to additively manufacture a magnetic shielding component configured to block magnetic fields generated in an MR environment.