Contents Technology Leaders in Electrical Connectors/Wires/Cables 2 The TWIICE Exoskeleton: Connector Trends in Medical Device Design 2 Technology Leaders in Test & Measurement 6 First, Do No Harm: Changing Strategies to Prove Your Medical Device Is Safe Technology Leaders in Tubing/Extrusion 12 The Journey Toward Intelligent Catheters Technology Leaders in Motors/Motion Control 20 Advanced Motor Technology Enables Medical Exoskeleton for Rehabilitation 22 How to Select Motors to Address Biologic Drug Delivery Challenges 22 20 On the Cover The primary aim for Harmonic Bionics is to empower patients and care providers by designing intelligent technology that facilitated a data-driven treatment protocol when dealing with neurological and musculoskeletal movement impairments. The company selected commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) components to integrate into their various robotic actuators according to each actuator's requirements to simplify product design efforts. The maxon DC motors were highly configurable, and low backlash versions of gear reducers were used in the rotary actuators. To learn more, read the article on page 20. (Credit: maxon Group) Medical Design Briefs 2022 Technology Leaders www.medicaldesignbriefs.com 1http://www.medicaldesignbriefs.com