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Dynamo Series

Baxter International Inc.

Baxter’s Dynamo Series is a hybrid manual/electric smart hospital stretcher designed to help alleviate the physical and cognitive burden on care teams and improve the patient experience. Intended for emergency departments, perioperative environments and patient transport services, the design addresses a wide range of users, clinical situations, workflows, physical interactions and environmental demands. Judges recognized the breadth and rigor of the human factors program, the systematic response to complex and interacting user needs, and the depth of formative and validation activities with a broad user population. They praised the way user needs and human factors considerations shaped product requirements and features throughout development.

“At Baxter, innovation starts with understanding the real needs of the people who deliver and receive care every day. The Dynamo Series brings together advanced technology, human-centered design and frontline insights to help simplify clinical workflows and support better care experiences. We are honored to receive the Stanley Caplan User-Centered Product Design Award, which recognizes the impact of designing with users at the center of the development process.”

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Ezi-Prep™

Belron® International and DCA Design International

Ezi-Prep™, developed by Belron® International and DCA Design International, is an automotive windscreen preparation and fitting system designed to reduce physical demands and make the work more accessible to a broader range of technicians. Its preparation table and brace support glass inspection and cleaning, adhesive application, and fitting into the vehicle. The table supports rotation and positioning of the glass, while the brace provides stability and helps technicians align the windscreen. Judges recognized the team’s rigorous ergonomic analysis, including motion analysis, RULA and REBA assessments, and extensive global research with installers and trainers. They praised the translation of user requirements into practical design solutions and the commitment to human factors beyond regulatory requirements.

The team’s evaluations reported a 10–15 kg reduction in peak load carried by technicians, less bending, and improved ability for smaller or shorter technicians to handle large windscreens.

“We’re honored that Ezi-Prep has been recognized with the Stanley Caplan User Centered Product Design Award. The project began with a simple goal: make a physically demanding task safer, easier, and more accessible for the technicians who perform it every day. By listening closely to our people and applying rigorous ergonomics throughout development, we were able to create a solution that improves the working experience while supporting the quality and consistency our customers depend on.”

“Ezi-Prep is a strong example of what can happen when detailed user research, ergonomics, and design engineering are brought together from the outset. By bringing together a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and human factors specialists, we were able to translate the real physical challenges experienced by technicians into clear design requirements, and turn them into practical solutions. We’re delighted to see that process recognized by the Stanley Caplan Award, particularly because it demonstrates the value of rigorous human-centered design in an area where it is not always expected.”

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Peloton Strength+ iOS App

Peloton

Peloton’s Strength+ app is a compelling example of user-centered design applied to real-world fitness challenges. Purpose-built for strength training, Strength+ removes the traditional friction of planning workouts by generating personalized routines based on user goals, experience, available equipment, and time constraints, allowing individuals to focus on execution rather than preparation. Its self-paced structure, combined with clear instructional guidance, seamless exercise substitution, and detailed progress tracking of weights and reps, reflects a deep understanding of how people actually train in gym environments. By blending flexibility, personalization, and actionable feedback into a cohesive experience, Strength+ demonstrates how thoughtful design can empower users, build confidence, and drive sustained engagement in complex, real-world tasks.

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IntelliSort® Cross Belt Sorter

Honeywell User Experience Design team (China Design Studio)

The IntelliSort® Cross Belt Sorter, developed by Honeywell’s User Experience Design team (China Design Studio), is a sophisticated sorting system designed for complex operational environments like a warehouse or distribution center. The product’s innovative approach addresses key user needs, ensuring reliability and efficiency across various use cases. This design reflects Honeywell’s dedication to simplifying processes while maintaining high performance, even in challenging scenarios.

“We are honored to receive the Stanley Caplan Award for User-Centered Product Design. This recognition underscores our commitment to designing with users at the forefront. The IntelliSort® Cross Belt Sorter was a collaborative effort, and we’re proud that it addresses both operational and maintenance challenges while delivering a seamless and reliable experience for our users. Our team is motivated by the impact our innovations can have, and this award inspires us to continue pushing boundaries in design and technology.”

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INOmax EVOLVE™ DS

Mallinckrodt & Delve

The INOmax EVOLVE™ DS, created by Mallinckrodt in partnership with Delve, is an investigative system for the delivery of INOmax® (nitric oxide) gas for inhalation. The EVOLVE DS is currently with the FDA and not cleared; the EVOLVE DS and the features described here are subject to a pending 510(k) application. At this time, the EVOLVE DS is not available for sale, distribution or use.

INOmax® (nitric oxide) gas, for inhalation, is an FDA-approved treatment indicated to improve oxygenation and reduce the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in term and near-term (>34 weeks gestation) neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure associated with clinical or echocardiographic evidence of pulmonary hypertension in conjunction with ventilatory support and other appropriate agents. See inomax.com for full prescribing and safety information.

“We are honored to receive the prestigious Stanley Caplan Award. It is gratifying to see the collaborative effort of our global cross-functional team recognized. What is even more gratifying is that this award acknowledges the accomplished primary goal of creating a simple-to-use and innovative product that promises to, contingent upon receipt of appropriate marketing authorizations, deliver advanced therapy for patients around the globe.”

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VersiPD™ Cycler System

Fresenius Medical Care

The Versi™PD Cycler System is the smallest, lightest, and quietest peritoneal dialysis (PD) cycler available, meant to fit where and how patients live. Designed specifically to enhance the patient experience, VersiPD aims to enable patient independence, shorten training time, increase patient time on therapy, and improve patient outcomes. Integrated with the Kinexus™ Therapy Management Platform, clinicians can monitor patient treatment data and make therapy adjustments remotely. This is PD Reimagined!

“Fresenius Medical Care is honored to receive the prestigious Stanley Caplan Award. It is gratifying to see the collaborative effort of our global cross-functional team recognized. However, what is even more gratifying is that this award acknowledges that Fresenius Medical Care accomplished our primary goal of creating a simple-to-use and innovative product that will eventually deliver advanced therapy for our patients around the globe.”

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VIPER PRIME™ System

DePuy Synthes, The Orthopedics Company of Johnson & Johnson

The VIPER PRIME™ System is a novel technique for percutaneous pedicle screw placement that eliminates the need for guidewires, Jamshidi needles and pedicle preparation instruments. Featuring a new screw tip design and a stylet that is fully controlled by the screwdriver, only the VIPER PRIME System enables surgeons to target pedicles and insert screws in one single instrument pass.

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PX940 Industrial Printer

Honeywell International Inc.

The PX940 family of high-performance industrial printers with integrated label verification technology provides error-free printing. Developed for companies that are subjected to fines levied for non-compliance to regulatory standards, and returned shipments due to unreadable barcodes, the PX940 series prints barcodes that are defect-free and 100% accurate every time. The fully integrated verifier allows for quick setting up even when printing and verifying different labels.

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SPEEDTRAP® Graft Preparation System

Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies

The SPEEDTRAP® Graft Preparation System is a whipstitch suture delivery device created to simplify soft tissue graft preparation. The SPEEDTRAP® System is designed to apply uniform, consistent whipstitches to the graft faster and easier than traditional techniques.

“On behalf of the Industrial Design and Human Factors organization at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, we’re honored to be recognized with this prestigious award. We feel privileged that we can apply our approach to human-centered design in all business units to help people return to their passions today – whether that’s in sports or everyday life. Our process focuses on elevating the quality of human-to-system interactions across the entire peri-operative care continuum. With emphasis on holistic design and usability, we work in close collaboration with our internal stakeholders to transform healthcare experiences. We are proud to share this honor with all of them.”

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ZENEO®

CROSSJECT

ZENEO® is a single use needle-free injection system intended to revolutionize the administration of well-established treatments. The prefilled, single-use device propels the medicine through the skin in less than a tenth of a second. Crossject currently has eight solutions in advanced stages of development, seven of which are for emergency situations.

“We are extremely happy that our user-centered design approach has been recognized in the United States. Nothing replaces the satisfaction of seeing the user successfully inject with Zeneo in emergency situations to save a life. However, the recognition by our peer experts in the human factors field truly highlights the 20 years of investment and dedication of our entire team. It is a real pride for Crossject and for me personally to earn this achievement!”

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Ivenix Large Volume Pump

Ivenix, Inc.

The Ivenix Large Volume Pump is a smart pump that allows hospitals with electronic health records to automatically program the pump with medication orders prescribed through a computerized order entry system. In doing so, it augments infusion therapy safety, improves nurse workflows, and provides data for continuous quality improvement. It features an easy-to-use touchscreen on the pump, a strong power-style grip handle, a cassette-based administration set, an integrated air elimination filter, and effortless updating through its infusate library. Ivenix incorporates four main innovations to infusion therapy delivery that significantly enhance safety and usability: an independent secondary inlet, a pneumatic closed-loop diaphragm-type pump, integrated system intelligence, and administration set identification.

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Rig Dog™ Xtreme Impact Gloves

Honeywell International Inc.

Rig Dog™ Xtreme Impact Gloves offer oil and gas workers a new level of protection, comfort, and dexterity. The physical design reflects a deep ergonomic understanding of the end user needs and environmental conditions while increasing users’ finger range of motion and reducing hand fatigue. The product features high contrast colors and a symbolic, V-shaped design to increase low light safety awareness and aid communication gestures between users working in extreme conditions. Furthermore, its high quality and exquisite design makes it much easier for workers to be willing to wear and use them, ultimately ensuring the safety of such workers who are otherwise often unwilling to wear mandatory protective equipment.

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Rubbermaid Commercial Next Gen WaveBrake Mop Bucket

Newell Brands

This new iteration is the only mop bucket designed to last 5 years or 200,000 wringing cycles. It is also the first of its kind to include a wringer lift handle and rear bucket handle to improve ergonomics of dumping, a sink rest, and a front pocket handle for two-handed bucket lifting. Other noteworthy aspects include existing patented WaveBrake baffles inside the bucket, proven to reduce splashing, among many other ergonomic improvements proving that the safety and well-being of its users are high priority.

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