Valves are not passive components in bioprocessing automation. As control elements, they determine how digital commands translate into real-world process behaviour, stability, and repeatability.

Many bioprocessing systems appear automated but behave unpredictably. This article explains how valve behaviour introduces variability into flow, pressure, and control — and why that variability compounds as processes scale.

In modern bioprocessing, valves act as behavioural control points rather than simple on/off components. This article explains how valve behaviour affects automation, process stability, and repeatability as systems scale.