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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01.25.26 -- Digital Surgery In 2026: The Data-Driven Operating Room
01/25/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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How To Get Regulated Products To Market Faster With A Composable MES
See how a medical device manufacturer launched a fully digital, paperless factory in nine months. Explore strategies for scaling, validation, and operator engagement using gamification and AI.
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Don't Just Transform Once. Transform Continuously.
Rigid, one-time transformations can’t keep up with today’s disruptions. Continuous Transformation offers an iterative, agile approach that drives resilience and sustained progress.
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The 5-Layer Fix For AI Failure In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
The promise of AI is colliding with the harsh reality of data chaos in pharma manufacturing. This article explores why most AI investments fail, and a 5-layer solution.
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Why Use Total Organic Carbon Analysis For Cleaning Validation?
Total organic carbon analysis is probably the most “fit for use” analytical method to validate cleaning processes, particularly within a science- and risk-based approach.
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01.20.26 -- Digital Surgery 2026: Inside The Data-Driven Operating Room
01/20/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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01.18.26 -- Unpacking The EU's Mutual Recognition Agreements
01/18/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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The Guide To Balancing Citizen Development And Governance
Discover how manufacturers can balance citizen development with governance, enabling frontline innovation while maintaining compliance, as well as success stories that show how to scale no-code solutions.
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