Eric Larson
Eric R. Larson is a mechanical engineer with over 30 years' experience in plastics. He has helped develop products ranging from boogie boards, water basketball games and SCUBA diving equipment to disposable lighters, cell phones and handheld medical devices. Eric is owner of Art of Mass Production (AMP), an engineering consulting company based in San Diego, CA. AMP provides services to manufacturing companies in the consumer electronics, wireless, and medical device industries. Eric is also moderator of the blog site plasticsguy.com, where he writes about plastics technology and its effect on people and the planet.
ARTICLES BY ERIC LARSON
Medtech Material Selection For Performance And Feel
When designing a medical device, material selection can be difficult, especially with thousands of plastic material options available. While material properties, environmental effects, regulatory requirements, and cost almost always are considered, "feel" is often overlooked – despite its importance to user and patient satisfaction, as well as market success.
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Medical Plastics: Material Selection Based On Feel
From prioritizing material properties to establishing desired values for each property, selecting plastic materials based on feel is a complicated undertaking. To elicit the most desirable user response from the device, it can be helpful to consider the what, rather than the how.
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Why Engineers Shouldn't Settle For 'No-Quotes'
When faced with "no-quote" responses in micro molding, engineers should rethink assumptions and collaborate with Accumold's innovation lab for transformative solutions.
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Design Guidelines For Micro Molding
As you delve into micro injection molding, aligning with a proficient subcontract manufacturer proves essential for seamless product development, from conception to high-volume production.
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04.25.24 -- Colombia: A Strategic Choice For Medtech Clinical Trials
04/25/24 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Integrating Quality Processes And Documentation After A Merger
If your company is undergoing a merger, you must juggle operations while ensuring minimal disruptions. You'll need a holistic view of QMS and SOPs to harmonize procedures.
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04.23.24 -- A Structured Approach To Regulatory Information Management Vendor Selection
04/23/24 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Long Live Design Controls: Navigating The Shift From QSR To QMSR
The transition to a Quality Management System Regulation (QMSR) has effectively superseded the explicit medical device design controls CFRs and associated FDA guidance, though their essence lives on.
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04.21.24 -- 2024 LIMS Trends
04/21/24 Med Device Online Newsletter
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04.18.24 -- Optimizing Drug Delivery Systems For Complex Biologics
04/18/24 Med Device Online Newsletter
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