Smart Valves

Advantages & problem solving

With Dolphin Fluidics’ smart valves you get:

• Precise control over flow, pressure, or temperature thanks to closed-loop electronics and sensing.
  
  
• Digital connectivity / smart fluidic system capabilities: IoT readiness, data exchange, remote monitoring and diagnostics.
  
  
• Reduced drift & high reliability: smart actuation and sensing eliminate performance degradation over time.
  
  
• Hygienic & lightweight design: full separation, low wetted surface, noiseless operation – especially critical in sanitary smart valve contexts.
  
  
• Energy and space efficiency: much lower power consumption (<1 W in many cases), minimized size and weight.

This solves problems such as inconsistent flow performance, bulky traditional solenoid valves, wired complexity in fluidic systems, hygiene challenges in sanitary applications, and lack of remote diagnostics.

Technologies behind our smart valves

IoT integration

Each valve is built as a mechatronic module with built-in microcontroller, sensors (flow, pressure, temperature) and communication interfaces (e.g., serial bus, wireless). They connect with cloud/mobile platforms enabling real-time control, remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance and full traceability.

Shape memory alloys

Our actuation is based on shape memory alloy (SMA) technology — smart materials that change state under temperature / current to actuate fluid paths silently, compactly and reliably. This approach eliminates many moving mechanical parts and delivers ultra-compact, low-power, low-noise valves. 

When comparing a smart valve from Dolphin Fluidics to a traditional solenoid valve:

• Smart valves offer true closed-loop control; solenoids are typically open/close only.
• Smart valves integrate actuation, sensing, and electronics in one unit; solenoids require external sensors and wiring.
  
  
• Smart valves consume much less power (<1 W) and operate silently; solenoids are typically louder and less efficient.
  
  
• Smart valves are designed for hygiene (total separation, minimal wetted surfaces); solenoids may not meet sanitary requirements.
  
  
• Smart valves support remote connectivity/IoT; solenoids generally do not.

Applications of smart valves

• Health Tech & Sanitary smart valves
  Sanitary smart valves play a key role in medical devices—such as dialysis machines, infusion systems, diagnostics—where hygiene, silent operation and accuracy are paramount.
  
  
• Food & Beverage smart valves
  Our solutions support high-precision dosing, mixing and dispensing of liquids, gases and steam in the F&B sector—including sanitary smart valve implementations for clean beverage lines and automated systems. Materials are NSF/FDA certified, ensuring hygienic compliance.
  
  
• Agriculture smart valves
  From drip irrigation to nutrient dosing systems and hydroponics, our valves deliver accurate fluid control, enabling sustainable water management and precise dosing of liquids in advanced agriculture.
  
  
• Industrial smart valves
  In industrial environments our valves provide precision fluid control for cooling, temperature regulation, process automation and power-generation systems. IoT connectivity enables field-data collection for predictive maintenance.

Integrating smart valves into your production

Choosing Dolphin Fluidics means partnering with a technology-forward specialist offering:

• Fully customizable valve modules adapted to your mechanical, fluidic and electronic interface requirements.
  
  
• Seamless integration into your smart fluidic system—reducing wiring, space, components and simplifying machine architecture.
  
  
• Global support from experienced engineers and R&D based in Italy, ready to collaborate from concept to production.
  
  
• Compliance with hygiene standards and suitability for sanitary smart valve applications, guaranteeing robust performance in regulated sectors.

Let us help you upgrade your fluidic circuits with next-level smart valves — precise, connected, hygienic and efficient.

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