The Chemistry Behind the Perfect Roast: Understanding the Maillard Reaction
Every time you roast a turkey or bake bread, a fascinating chemical reaction gives your food its rich brown color, enticing aroma, and complex flavors. That reaction is called the Maillard reaction (pronounced my-ard), a cornerstone of both food chemistry and polymer science. What Is the Maillard Reaction? The Maillard reaction occurs when amino acids […]
ASTM F04.15.17 Workshop Highlights Advancing Standardization in Medical Device Cleaning
The ASTM Committee F04.15.17 on Medical Device Cleaning recently held a workshop focused on the analysis of cleaning agents used for both new and reusable medical devices. The goal was to identify key topic areas requiring standardization to help ensure the development of safe, effective, and well-characterized products across the medical device industry. The morning […]
Why Getting Material Selection Right Matters in Medical Device Design Live Event
Selecting the right material from day one can make or break a modern medical device. Join Cambridge Polymer Group for “Getting Material Selection Right the First Time” with industry leader Dr. Gavin Braithwaite on November 12, 2025, at 2:00pm EST. Register Here Why Early Material Choices Matter Medical device development today is a balancing act. […]