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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AI In Medical Devices: Meeting The Regulatory Challenge Around The World, Part 1
This article explores the global regulatory landscape, examining how leading authorities in the U.S., EU, U.K., Canada, China, Brazil, Australia, and South Korea are approaching AI in medical devices.
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05.01.25 -- Unlocking Sensor-Based Digital Health For Mental Health
05/01/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Unlocking Business Value In Digital Health Solutions In Pharma
Digital solutions provide a unique opportunity for pharma companies to differentiate themselves from competition — delivering new value to patients along their treatment journey and strengthening the core business.
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Medtech CEO Shares Lessons From FIH Implantable Glucose Monitor Trial
CEO and President Paul Goode, Ph.D., explores the implantable CBGM’s trial design, as well as the company’s approach to patient input, site selection, and more for its first-in-human trial.
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04.29.25 -- Struggling With GxP Systems? There's A DAP For That
04/29/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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04.27.25 -- Risk Management Planning: Be Prepared When Disaster Strikes
04/27/25 Med Device Online Newsletter
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Smart Drug Delivery Systems: Emerging Market Trends
According to new market research, the global smart drug delivery systems market reached $12 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17% from 2025 to 2034. Check out this article for product trends and more.
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FDA RIFs Might Delay Your Review — Here Are Tips For Mitigating
Mounting concerns that FDA reviewers could start missing PDUFA deadlines have put many on edge. The moment calls for defensive and offensive strategies.
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