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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Electronic Drug Delivery Devices Market: Advancing Smart, Connected Healthcare
What is factoring into market growth for electronic drug delivery devices and why? New market research shares key insights.
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Digital Surgery In 2026: The Data-Driven Operating Room
The operating room has evolved beyond just a sterile environment. Digital surgery in 2026 will be defined by the convergence of data, devices, and digitization.
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12.17.25 -- Top 10 Of 2025
12/17/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Reimagining HACCP And Other Process Flow Risk Analysis Methods Using Relational Risk Analysis
Combining relational risk analysis (ReRA) modeling strategies with hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) and other process flow risk analysis methods makes them more efficient.
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12.16.25 -- Innovations In Medical Device Materials And Testing
12/16/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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12.15.25 -- Key Resources For Medical Tubing Applications
12/15/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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AI Enters The 510(k) Submission World: What Device Developers Need To Know
The FDA’s implementation of AI tools marks the next step in the agency’s digital transformation efforts. Let's take a closer look at how this impacts 510(k) submissions and tips for preparing your submissions.
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12.14.25 -- Wearable Medical Devices — What Should Your Contracts Look Like?
12/14/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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