The control of fluid flow – both gas and liquid – forms an essential part of many different types of medical equipment, from boiler control on steam sterilisers and reagent dispensing in in vitro diagnostic equipment, to bulk delivery of gases or precise gas delivery in products such as ventilators. A wave of new and modified flow technologies has helped to create effective solutions for manufacturers of medical devices. Sherea Lizaso at Gems Sensors & Controls discusses why the maximum benefit of these advances can only be gained by working alongside an expert provider of fluidic technology from the early design stages.