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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11.20.25 -- Jumpstart Your Product Development: Strategies For Success
11/20/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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11.19.25 -- Additive Manufacturing Meets Micro-Molding
11/19/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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11.19.25 -- Innovations Driving Medical Device Success
11/19/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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How MedTech And Pharma Are Responding To Rising R&D Pressures
MedTech accelerates innovation through acquisition and integration while pharma sustains research depth by distributing risk and cost. These distinct paths are reshaping product development.
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Maximizing The Value Of An Internal Audit Program In Pharmaceutical Quality Operations
A shrinking FDA and rising supply pressures demand stronger risk management and smarter internal audits. Here’s how pharma can truly “see things as they really are.”
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11.18.25 -- Building Global Quality Teams That Break Down Silos
11/18/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Custom Tubing Capabilities
Explore a leading ISO 9001 manufacturer since 1975, delivering precision custom tubing, assemblies, and value-added services for medical, life sciences, semiconductor, and water-testing applications.
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Polymer Tubing For Medical Devices
Medical tubing serves as the circulatory system for many devices, facilitating fluid transfer, drainage, and even electrical signal routing, but not all tubing is created equal. The materials, dimensions, tolerances, and chemical resistance must be meticulously designed to ensure patient safety and device performance.
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