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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Beyond Visual Inspection: Understanding Acoustical Transparency As A PAT
Airborne ultrasound enables non-destructive seal monitoring, detecting subtle material variations. See how this proactive approach enhances consistency, reduces risk, and ensures packaging integrity.
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Multi‑Sample Testing With Precise Failure Detection For Throughput
Test multiple samples at once with a multi‑sample testing platform that ensures accurate detection for low headspace formats and integrates into automated lines for high-volume efficiency.
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Comprehensive CCI Solutions: From Testing To Consulting
Discover comprehensive CCI solutions that help ensure compliance, reliability, and confidence in your processes. Strengthen your quality strategy with expert-driven services designed for life sciences.
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Precision And Reliability For Medical Device Packaging
Learn how to detect critical defects, reduce risk, and ensure compliance through flexible service options and data-driven testing that eliminates subjectivity in medical device packaging quality assurance.
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Implantable Drug Delivery: Are We There Yet?
Implantable systems offer precise, localized therapy, improving adherence. Overcoming biological barriers and surgical hesitancy remains essential for these technologies to achieve broad adoption.
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12.21.25 -- Wearable Medical Devices — What Should Your Contracts Look Like?
12/21/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Expert Insights For Your Toughest PFAS Questions
How are PFAS regulations impacting your product lifecycle? Expert Leonard Harris provides the clarity you need on risk management, material alternatives, and supply chain resilience.
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EO Sterilization: Prepare For Stricter Residue Limits, Regulatory Shifts
Explore the landscape of EO sterilization through the lens of regulatory changes, including the standard guiding residual safety. Prepare for stricter residue limits and enhanced risk-based evaluations.
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