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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When Plastic Meets Metal At The Micron Level
Micro insert molding enables smaller, more integrated medical devices—but reliable polymer-metal interfaces require precise insert handling, material selection, positional control, and validation.
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08.09.26 -- What Is Computer Software Assurance, And What Are Its Benefits?
08/09/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Manufacturing Readiness: Why Compliance Is Won Or Lost On The Floor
Achieve continuous regulatory readiness by embedding ALCOA++ compliance directly into manufacturing workflows to eliminate paper-based documentation risks.
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Your Comprehensive Guide To Navigating Regulatory Convergence, Continuous Audits, and AI-Driven Compliance
Stay ahead of FDA QMSR, EU GMP, and AI regulations by adopting continuous audit readiness, ALCOA++ data integrity, and closed-loop workflows for global compliance.
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A 50-Point Self-Assessment And Regional Comparison Tool For Quality Teams
Global quality standards are increasingly aligned across markets. Discover how a unified compliance framework satisfies international mandates and improves operational audit readiness.
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08.06.26 -- Quality, Compliance, And Manufacturing Insights For Medtech
08/06/26 Med Device Online Newsletter
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What's Next For NAMs? Moving From Barriers To Breakthroughs
The future of NAMs depends on robust biology, standardized practices, and submission-ready evidence that demonstrates value and strengthens regulatory trust.
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Built To Move: Conformable Electronics And The Future Of Medical Wearables
Advances in stretchable electronics and on-device intelligence are transforming wearable healthcare, enabling continuous monitoring, richer data, and real-time responses beyond clinics.
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