Contract Research & Analytical Testing Services
For nearly 30 years, Cambridge Polymer Group, Inc. has been helping clients bring innovative products to market by addressing complex material development challenges. As technology entrepreneurs ourselves, we understand the intricate process of transforming concepts into market-ready solutions. From material selection and manufacturing scale-up to regulatory compliance, patent defense, and failure analysis, we provide the expertise and support needed to navigate every stage of product development.
Comprehensive Expertise Across Industries
We have worked with organizations at every stage of the corporate lifecycle—from single-person startups to large multinational corporations. Our team has successfully helped clients adapt to rapidly changing regulatory environments, overcome supply chain disruptions, and integrate new technologies. This broad experience enables us to deliver tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client.
While we have likely encountered challenges similar to yours before, we recognize that every issue demands a customized approach. Our product development team has guided clients through every phase of the process—from concept and prototype development to market release—ensuring full design history file records along the way.
Advanced Analytical and Regulatory Capabilities
Our GLP-compliant and ISO-accredited analytical laboratory offers both routine and custom testing services in accordance with ASTM, ISO, USP, and other standards organizations. In fact, our scientists have contributed to writing many of these standards. Additionally, our regulatory team actively participates in discussions on emerging regulations that impact material selection and testing. This ensures that our clients stay ahead of compliance requirements while maintaining product quality.
Our expertise extends beyond product development into areas such as patent defense and product liability litigation. We provide expert testing and reports related to polymeric materials for legal matters, offering our clients robust support in navigating intellectual property and liability challenges.
Tailored Solutions for Product Success
At Cambridge Polymer Group, we specialize in helping clients save time, reduce costs, and develop superior products by addressing key areas of material science:
- Material Selection & Optimization: We identify or formulate the best materials from a wide range of options to meet performance requirements.
- Testing Strategies: We develop comprehensive testing plans to ensure materials meet application-specific needs.
- Regulatory Compliance: We guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes (e.g., FDA, EU MDR) to minimize risks and ensure compliance.
- Manufacturing Efficiency: By balancing the needs of material performance, formulation cost and manufacturing, we help clients optimize costs while maintaining product quality and competitiveness.
Empowering Innovation Through Collaboration
Our mission is to empower clients by providing the tools, expertise, and insights needed to succeed in competitive markets. Whether you’re developing a groundbreaking new product or improving an existing one, Cambridge Polymer Group is your trusted partner in overcoming material challenges and achieving your goals.
Let us help you bring your vision to life with innovative solutions that save time, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional results.
- Additive Analysis
- Accelerated Aging
- Activation Energy
- Biodegradables
- Bulk Crush Strength
- Bubble Point
- Compound ID
- Contact Angle and Surface Energy
- Crosslinking Structure
- Curing Kinetics
- Custom Synthesis
- Custom Test Design
- Degradation Products Analysis
- Deformulation
- Density
- Dielectric Constant
- Due Diligence
- Environmental Simulation
- Extractions
- Fatigue Crack Propagation
- Friction and Tribology Testing
- GLP Testing
- Hydrogels
- Manufacturing Support
- Materials Consultation
- Mechanical Testing
- Method Development
- Molecular Weight/Molar Mass Determination
- Morphology
- Net Ash Testing
- Oxidation Induction and Onset Times
- Particle Size Analysis and Identification
- Patent Review
- Peel Testing
- Polymer Consulting, Testing & Analysis
- Product Differentiation
- Product Development
- Psychorheology
- Radiopacity
- Research & Development
- Residual Monomers
- Resin Equivalency
- Rheological Analysis
- Small Punch Testing
- Spraying & Coating of Materials
- Standards testing (ASTM, ISO, USP, EP)
- Synthetic Tissue Phantoms
- Tear Testing
- Thermal Analysis
- Tissue Adhesive Testing
- Unknown Material Identification