February 2021 Published by Tech Briefs Media Group, an SAE International Company COLUMN 37 Wearable Electronics for Continuous Cardiac, Respiratory Monitoring 2 From the Editor DEPARTMENTS FEATURES 4 Adapting to Manufacturing Challenges of COVID-19 7 Understanding Safety for Specialty Pumps in Medical Device Manufacturing 10 2021: Technology Trends and the Future of Medical Devices 22 R&D Roundup TECH BRIEFS ■ SPECIAL SECTION 24 Respirator 2.0: New N95-Alternative Introduces Sensors for a Better Fit 25 Sensors for 'Smart' Wound Bandage Track Healing, Immune Response 26 Chipset-Specific IPDs Simplify Development of Next-Gen Wireless Medical IoT Applications 28 New Semiconductor Detector Shows Promise for Medical Diagnostics 29 Ultra-Thin, Highly Sensitive Strain Sensors Improve Robotic Arms 32 Device Combines Biosensors and Artificial Intelligence to Recognize Hand Gestures 33 Stretchable Micro-Supercapacitors to Self-Power Wearable Devices 41 Advertisers Index 42 Global Innovations Technology Leaders in Test & Measurement 15 Six Tips for Ensuring Precise Compact Distance Measurements ON THE COVER While the far-reaching effects of COVID-19 have introduced the world to a " new normal, " its immediate effect has been on medical technology - with a focus on digital devices and wearables and a shift toward a more collaborative product development process. There has also been dramatic changes in the areas of telehealth and remote workflows. To learn more about how these technologies are transforming healthcare in 2021 and beyond, read the article on page 10. (Credit: Andrey Suslov/Shutterstock) 34 Tapping the Brain to Boost Stroke Rehabilitation Medical Design Briefs, February 2021 38 New Products & Services Free Info at http://info.hotims.com/79410-742 Cov ToC 1http://info.hotims.com/79410-742