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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Selecting The Right eQMS To Maximize Quality Maturity
Let's take a closer look at the current electronic quality management system (eQMS) landscape in pharma/biotech and what a future-ready eQMS must enable to support continuous improvement.
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Package With A Purpose
Packaging shapes how devices are understood, handled, and used. A human-centered approach surfaces critical info sooner, reduces errors, and strengthens safety and usability.
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Safeguarding Biologic Integrity Through Enhanced Component Compatibility
For sensitive biologics and viral vectors, risk extends beyond simple contamination. Utilizing inert barrier films on contact surfaces reduces compound migration and adsorption, maintaining dosage accuracy.
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Optimizing Syringe Performance For Reliable Drug Delivery
Reliable drug delivery requires precision. Maintaining a robust seal throughout a product’s shelf life is essential to preserve sterility and ensure patient safety during self-administration.
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Maintaining Sterility Through Precise Component Design And Manufacture
Prioritizing high-quality component design and manufacturing excellence can mitigate risks, ensure long-term container closure integrity, and avoid the costly delays associated with non-compliance.
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04.21.26 -- Preventing Medical Device Recalls Starts With Supplier Quality
04/21/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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How Regulatory Is Becoming An Increasingly Valuable Asset
Build regulatory strategy into your company from day one — not as support, but as a core driver of value, risk management, and successful commercialization.
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A New Standard For Production Efficiency And GxP Compliance
Traditional MES platforms were built for stable environments that no longer exist. Manufacturers are now adopting composable execution architectures to reduce friction and adapt faster.
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