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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03.03.26 -- Modernizing MES: Why Data Architecture Must Lead The Transformation
03/03/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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03.01.26 -- Mastering Cultural Intelligence In Global Quality And Regulatory Leadership
03/01/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Choosing The Right Materials For Mico-Molded Optics And Photonics Components
Choosing materials for optical micro molding requires balancing transmission, stability, and manufacturability—because in photonics, polymer selection directly determines real-world performance and reliability.
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02.25.26 -- High‑Q, Non‑Magnetic Components for Precision Medical Imaging & Implantable Devices
02/25/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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The Standard For Practical, Repeatable, And Globally Harmonized CCI
Examine a dual‑mode approach that delivers precise, repeatable detection for both micro‑defects and larger breaches. Strengthen packaging quality and reduce investigation cycles with this platform.
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What's Ahead For Medical Device Manufacturers
Medical device manufacturers face growing complexity in 2026, needing stronger partnerships, advanced biomaterials, and resilient supply strategies to meet shifting patient, regulatory, and global market demands.
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The Strategic Power Of Medical Device Coatings
Medical device coatings are shifting from basic finishes to strategic tools that boost performance, safety, sustainability, and innovation through stronger partnerships, smarter materials, and collaborative development.
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