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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Transforming Medtech Company Workflows Through AI Adoption
Despite huge investment in intelligent tools, results are patchy. Ownership is unclear, integration is limited, and teams grapple with fear of replacement. So how can medtech companies escape this vicious cycle?
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05.03.26 -- Drug-Device Innovation: Platforms, Materials, And Regulatory Shifts
05/03/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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05.02.26 -- Med Device Online Best Of April
05/02/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Causal Mechanism And Effect Analysis (CMEA): FMEA's Simpler, Effective Alternative
This article describes causal mechanism and effect analysis (CMEA) as an alternative to failure mode and effect analysis (FMEA) for analyzing and managing the industry’s risks.
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04.26.26 -- How To Stop (Most) Medical Device Recalls Before They Happen
04/26/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Successfully Navigating Opportunities With On-Body Delivery Systems
Drawing on insights from the global regulatory landscape, industry trends, and direct feedback from customers, Dr. Di Wu addresses some of the most frequently asked questions about on-body delivery system requirements.
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Implementing Medium And High-Volume Drug Handling And Packaging Programs
Simplify the complexity of combination product development by partnering for integrated support across device design, industrialization, manufacturing, and final product assembly.
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Don't Just Launch Your Molecule, Protect It!
Accelerate your path to market with integrated support to streamline processes, reduce delays, and deliver safe, user-friendly drug-delivery solutions.
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