December 2021 Published by SAE Media Group n COLUMN 6 From the Editor n FEATURES 10 Transforming Plastic Parts into High-Value Products 16 The Three Challenges in Biomedical QC Testing 31 How Top Trends in Cleaning are Impacting Medical Device Design n TECH BRIEFS 24 Monitoring Glucose Levels, No Needles Required 26 Optical Design Considerations for Additive Manufacturing 28 Shifting Demand for Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors Creates a Critical Supply Shortfall for Medical Electronics Needs n DEPARTMENTS 22 R&D Roundup 90 New Products & Services 92 Vote for Product of the Year 93 Advertisers Index 94 Global Innovations n SPECIAL SUPPLEMENT 33-89 Winter 2021 Resource Guide 34 New Requirements for Medical Device Cleaning Validations: An Overview of ST98 37 Directory of Products and Services n ON THE COVER Ongoing advances in medical device design are meeting patients' demands for more portable and wearable technology. Bulky external health devices, like ECG monitors, spinal stimulators, and insulin pumps, are now slim and discrete. The patient benefits of these advances can be life-changing with improved physical comfort and mental well-being. When designing wearables, there are many factors an engineer must consider and plan for before any prototyping or production starts. To learn a critical aspect of medical device design that is often overlooked during initial planning, read the article on page 31. (Credit: Shutterstock) 4 Free Info at http://info.hotims.com/79420-750 Cov ToC Medical Design Briefs, December 2021http://info.hotims.com/79420-750