Cambridge Polymer Group, Inc. (“CPG”) is a contract research laboratory that specializes in providing polymeric materials services for clients worldwide. Headquartered in Boston, MA, our researchers are experts in a broad range of scientific fields, including chemical, electrical, biomedical and mechanical engineering, materials science, and biology. For over 15 years, we have provided a single source solution for polymeric research. CPG’s core competencies include property enhancement, test methodology development, radiation chemistry, rheology, failure analysis and blends formulations. Our work can be found in a range of industries including biomedical, resin manufacturers and processors, consumer products, gels, adhesives, food products, and inks. The services and products we offer range from full service consultation on material development to providing more traditional testing results. We offer a line of analytical instruments for polymer characterization and can design custom instrumentation for clients.Our specific expertise includeshydrogelspolymer identificationtrace compound identificationmedical device analysiscleanline validationformulation developmentroot cause analysisbiopolymersaccelerated agingsynthetic tissue models
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A partial set of our analytical equipment is below.GC-MSPy-GC-MSLC-MS (multiple detectors)Gel Permeation Chromatography (triple detection and high temperature)Shear and Extensional RheologyDifferential Scanning CalorimetryDynamic Mechanical AnalysisTensile and compression testingImpact testingFatigue crack testingSmall punchFTIRRamanUV-VisTotal Organic CarbonElectron Spin Resonance SpectroscopyShear and extensional rheometryMelt flow indexSwell RatioContact AngleParticle Size AnalysisScanning Electron MicroscopyEnergy Dispersive SpectroscopyX-Ray Photoelectron SpectroscopySmall and Wide Angle X-rayRadiopacityNMROxidation ResistanceAccelerated AgingCustom Chemistry