Cambridge Polymer Group

Cambridge Polymer Group Cambridge Polymer Group is a contract research lab specializing in materials and product development

We are your premier contract research resource solving problems with our multi-disciplinary research team and full service laboratory. 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 da

ta 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.

We had a great time last Wednesday at the FORGE Spring Startup Showcase in Union Square! Those bright blue “eggs” on our...
06/16/2026

We had a great time last Wednesday at the FORGE Spring Startup Showcase in Union Square!

Those bright blue “eggs” on our table got a lot of attention, and for good reason. They contain a PDMS-based putty we use to demonstrate how material composition directly influences behavior. It’s a hands-on way to bring material science concepts to life and spark deeper conversations.

We loved connecting with founders and innovators working through everything from early-stage feasibility to scaling challenges.

Big thanks to the FORGE team for bringing together such a dynamic group and hosting a fantastic event.

If you stopped by to chat, we’d love to keep the conversation going—reach out anytime.

Please note that Cambridge Polymer Group will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.We will reopen ...
05/24/2026

Please note that Cambridge Polymer Group will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We will reopen with regular business hours on Tuesday, May 26.

When you're developing a medical device, the quality of your test reports can make or break a regulatory submission. It'...
05/18/2026

When you're developing a medical device, the quality of your test reports can make or break a regulatory submission.

It's not just about having data, it's about having data that's traceable, reproducible, and documented well enough to stand up to scrutiny. That means calibration records, test conditions, sample descriptions, clear comparison to acceptance criteria, and yes, documented failures too.

ASTM F3766 (published in 2025) now gives labs a concrete framework for getting this right. At CPG, it's how we've always approached reporting, because a report that's hard to follow is a problem your team inherits.

We wrote about what goes into a regulatory-ready test report on the blog. Link in the comments if you want to dig in.

📣 Final Day at American Coatings Show! 🎨It’s your last chance to connect with the Cambridge Polymer Group team at Booth ...
05/07/2026

📣 Final Day at American Coatings Show! 🎨

It’s your last chance to connect with the Cambridge Polymer Group team at Booth 708. Stop by before the show wraps up!

🧪 Don’t miss today’s featured talk at the Product Presentation Stage:
“Why Shear Rheology Is Only Part of the Story”
🗓 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 11:45 AM

This session dives into the difference between “sticky” vs. “slimy” behavior and why understanding more than just shear rheology is key to real-world coatings performance.

Swing by Booth 708 to keep the conversation going, explore our expertise, and see how we can support your next innovation.

We look forward to seeing you on the show floor before it’s over!

Day 2 at the American Coatings Show 🎨🔬Today’s conversations are diving into what really matters—how coatings perform in ...
05/06/2026

Day 2 at the American Coatings Show 🎨🔬

Today’s conversations are diving into what really matters—how coatings perform in the real world over time. We’re also having a lot of great discussions around low VOC and waterborne systems, especially the balance between sustainability, film formation, and long-term durability.

At Cambridge Polymer Group, we help teams connect formulation decisions to real performance through advanced testing and analysis.

Whether you're tackling a complex performance challenge or need reliable, high-quality analytical testing on a tight timeline, we’d love to connect.

📍 Stop by Booth 708!

Those long registration lines this morning can only mean one thing: a busy day full of great conversations at 👀Stop by...
05/05/2026

Those long registration lines this morning can only mean one thing: a busy day full of great conversations at 👀

Stop by Booth 708 to connect with Gavin Braithwaite and Veronica Holmes, PhD and learn how materials science can support manufacturing, improve formulations, and enhance coating performance and durability. From development through real-world use, Cambridge Polymer Group helps you understand what drives success and what leads to challenges.

We’d love to hear what you’re working on—come say hello!

As runners prepare for Boston’s 26.2 miles 🏃‍♂️, a new idea is entering the conversation: powered footwear ⚙️Nike’s Proj...
04/20/2026

As runners prepare for Boston’s 26.2 miles 🏃‍♂️, a new idea is entering the conversation: powered footwear ⚙️

Nike’s Project Amplify prototype imagines a future where technology actively supports your stride, but it also highlights something runners (and product developers) already know:

Performance isn’t just about innovation 💡

It’s about durability in the real world 🧪

Right now, powered footwear is not allowed at the Boston Marathon 🚫👟

And even if the rules ever change, any powered running system would still have to survive the same brutal reality as today’s shoes: millions of steps, changing form, and tough conditions over months of training and 26.2 miles of racing.

The Boston Marathon is the ultimate materials test:
🔽 Downhills that stress cushioning and bonding
⛰️ Late-race fatigue that changes how we move
💧 Sweat, salt, and road conditions that challenge every material

Whether it’s advanced foams, carbon plates, or future powered components, the question is simple:

Can it hold up over every mile, not just in the lab, but on race day?

Because in the end:

If it doesn’t go the distance 🏁, it doesn’t matter how advanced it is.

At Cambridge Polymer Group, we help teams make sure their materials and products perform when it counts, powered or not.

Cambridge Polymer Group will be closed on Monday, April 20, in observance of Patriots’ Day. We will reopen and resume no...
04/20/2026

Cambridge Polymer Group will be closed on Monday, April 20, in observance of Patriots’ Day. We will reopen and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, April 21. If you need assistance while we are closed, please submit a request through our website contact form and we will respond as soon as possible once we return.

Join us on April 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free webinar from Cambridge Polymer Group (CPG)! In our upcoming session, “Bea...
03/31/2026

Join us on April 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a free webinar from Cambridge Polymer Group (CPG)!

In our upcoming session, “Beads, Barriers, and Cleaners: How Material Science Safeguards Consumer Products,” CPG scientists will walk through four real-world case studies showing how advanced testing and material science support safer, more reliable consumer products.

We’ll cover:
🔹 Evaluating hydrogel “water beads” and acrylamide migration to inform new safety standards
🔹 Designing nearly invisible sprayable and ink-based coatings that carry unique markers for product traceability
🔹 Using deformulation and order-of-addition analysis to recreate a lost cleaning formula and enable new iterations
🔹 Testing alternative raw materials to maintain performance, safety, and regulatory compliance

This webinar is ideal for R&D engineers, formulators, and product safety teams in consumer goods who want practical, data-driven examples they can apply in their own projects.

📅 Date: April 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET
👉 Register here to save your spot: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8004788151942747999?source=FB0330

Know someone in R&D, product development, or regulatory affairs who might be interested?
🔁 Please share this with them.

Heading to the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting next week? 🧪Stop by and see Cambridge Polymer Group’s Director of Re...
03/19/2026

Heading to the Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting next week? 🧪

Stop by and see Cambridge Polymer Group’s Director of Regulatory Services, Rebecca Bader, as she shares how materials science can make biological equivalence justifications in medical device manufacturing a little less exhausting.

Her poster, “Exhaustive Extractions are Still Exhausting: Justification of Changes in Medical Device Manufacturing Through Materials Science,” will be featured in the Medical Devices Poster Session (3058).

📅 Monday, March 23
⏰ 9:15–11:45 a.m.
📍 Exhibit Hall B | Poster Board B161
🧾 Abstract 3058

Every change to a material, supplier, or sterilization process requires fresh biological safety evaluations, often relying on exhaustive extraction testing. Becky’s research shows how non-traditional, materials science-based approaches can demonstrate material and biological equivalence more efficiently, when paired with biological effect testing and collaboration among materials scientists, biocompatibility experts, and toxicologists.

If you’ll be at SOT, be sure to visit Poster Board B161 to chat about how targeted analytical strategies can save time, maintain compliance, and reduce testing fatigue. 🔬

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