Cambridge Polymer Group
Cambridge Polymer Group, Inc. is a contract research laboratory specializing in polymers. We provide routine analytical testing on materials, custom test design, consultation, and out-sourced assistance for translational research. We assist clients in developing new materials, design of prototypes for proof-of-concept studies, experimental design and data collection for patents and fund-raising, and development of new materials for targeted applications. We have specific expertise in hydrogels and medical device cleanliness. For problem-solving with your materials, we are a full-service, ISO 9001 certified CRO.
- Material Analysis
- Product Enhancement
- Product Development
- Medical Device Development
- Failure Analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Regulatory Submissions
- Patent and Product Litigation Support
- Test Method Development
- Custom Analytical Instrumentation
- Prototype Design and Custom Formulations
- Polymer short courses delivered on-site to engineers and sales staff
Featured instrument: Cement Extrusion Tester. This instrument allows a simple, low-cost method of characterizing the shear viscosity of curing bone cement. More info.
Featured analysis: Vitamin E characterization. CPG scientists have developed tests to quantify and characterize Vitamin E used as an antioxidant in thermoplastics. More info.
Upcoming Conferences: Orthopedic Research Society Annual Meeting 2012. CPG will be exhibiting at the Annual Orthopedic Research Society Meeting in San Francisco, CA from February 4-7th, 2012. More info.
Recent News
1-12-2012
CPG now offers quantitative radiopacity analysis compliant with ASTM F640 "Standard Test Methods for Determining the Radiopacity for Medical Use." In this method, the medical device is imaged with a c…
12-20-2011
CPG researchers were awarded US Patent 8076387 for a process of making a highly crosslinked polyethylene for biomedical applications with improved oxidation resistance. This patent is available for li…
11-29-2011
Cambridge Polymer Group is pleased to announce implementation of our new document control system as part of our ongoing improvement of our quality system. This DCS is 21CFR compliant and allows us to…
11-29-2011
CPG scientists presented several studies on the use of antioxidants in medical grade plastics at AMI's conference on medical grade polymers in Philadelphia on September 13-14th.