VIDEO LEARNING: Mitigating Risk - Highly Reliable Alternatives to Pyrovalves

April 7, 2026
11:00 am EDT / 8:00 am PDT

Pyrovalves have long been a staple in defense programs, but their single-use design, shock output, debris risks, and demanding handling requirements put them increasingly at odds with today’s mission needs. As systems evolve, engineers require components that are safer, reusable, and easier to qualify. But what alternative options exist?

Join our webinar to learn about solutions that offer increased design flexibility and improved system performance across critical defense applications. We will share best practices for transitioning away from traditional pyrovalves – what to use instead, how to make the switch, and ways to ensure mission success.

In this webinar, you will learn:

• What's changing in defense missions — and why program teams are reconsidering traditional pyrovalves.
• Where pyrovalves are used, how they work, and the lifecycle costs and operational challenges that come with them.
• What alternative actuation technologies exist, from passive and non-passive valve solutions to pneumatic actuation.
• How next generation passive and non-passive valves can better support modern system demands.
• What to expect when making the switch — from redesign and testing to finding the right engineering support.

Speakers:

Brendon Eckhoff
Business Development Manager for Aerospace and Energy, The Lee Company

Mike McClary - Moderator
Writer and Editor, Aviation Week

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