Fall MRS Research Presentation
CPG researchers Yuri Svirkin, Adam Kozak, and Gavin Braithwaite presented their work on thiol-modified PVA hydrogels at the Fall Materials Research Society Meeting in Boston on December 3rd (Paper E5.09). Learn more about 2013 MRS Fall Meeting here.
2013 (Houston, TX). MedTech Polymers Conference
Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg presented a paper on failure analysis of medical devices, including testing methods. More Info
CPG aquires new Impact Tester
The recently purchased CEAST 9050 (Instron) impact tester can perform Izod testing in compliance with both ASTM D256 and UHMWPE testing per ASTM F648.
CPG Scientist Elected to post in ASTM committee
CPG researcher Dr. Stephen Spiegelberg was recently elected to the post of Recording Secretary for ASTM Committee F04 “Medical and Surgical Materials and Devices”. Click here for more information on the committee.
Cambridge Polymer Group announces the opening of a new West Coast office
Cambridge Polymer Group has expanded its operation with the opening of a West Coast office to support growing demand for materials consultation. Office manager: Ayyana Chakravartula, PhD. (617) 629-4400 Ext. 23.
US Patent for High Crosslinked UHMWPE Issues
US Patent 8530057 “Methods for making oxidation resistance polymeric material” issued this year. This patent discusses methods of making highly crosslinked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) resistant to oxidation by incorporating vitamin E, a naturally occuring antioxidant. This material is available for licensing, and has been cleared by the FDA and notified bodies in […]
Polymers and Plastics in Medical Devices Conference (San Francisco, CA)
CPG researcher Gavin Braithwaite presented a paper on hydrogel use in medical devices. The paper discusses the design of cartilage replacement technologies using hydrogels. More info Presentation PDF
Australian Patent for Highly Crosslinked UHMWPE Issues
Australian patent 2010206016 “Methods for making oxidation resistance polymeric material” issued this year. This patent discusses methods of making highly crosslinked ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) resistant to oxidation by incorporating vitamin E, a naturally occuring antioxidant. This material is available for licensing, and has been cleared by the FDA and notified bodies in […]
Program in Polymer Science and Technology – Polymer Day
MIT held its annual MIT Polymer Day in March. Cambridge Polymer Group was a sponsor, and also supplied two judges for the poster contest, where students and post-doctoral research fellows presented their work on polymer technology. More information.