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Machine Learning: Applying AI to Manufacturing at Potomac Photonics
VIEW DETAILS: Machine Learning: Applying AI to Manufacturing at Potomac PhotonicsThe world today seems consumed with fears about Artificial Intelligence, otherwise known as AI. Writers, journalists, ad copywriters, teachers, and artists are fearful their jobs will be lost to computers but in manufacturing we have been applying a subset of…
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Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness
VIEW DETAILS: Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-EffectivenessIn the ever-evolving realm of microfluidics, the pivot from traditional materials to advanced alternatives is becoming increasingly evident. These “labs-on-a-chip” devices, pivotal in biological research, diagnostics, and drug delivery, owe their efficacy to the careful selection of materials and manufacturing…
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Potomac Photonics: Advancements in Precision Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers
VIEW DETAILS: Potomac Photonics: Advancements in Precision Manufacturing of Silicon WafersSilicon wafers serve as a fundamental component in various technologies, and Potomac Photonics is leading the charge in their manufacturing and optimization. This industry front-runner has made significant strides in refining techniques for precise feature creation and hole drilling in…
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New FDA Drug-testing Guidelines Open Door for Use of Data
VIEW DETAILS: New FDA Drug-testing Guidelines Open Door for Use of DataGenerated by Microfluidic Organ-On-A-Chip Devices For decades the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has depended upon results from animal trials to prove the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals. Yet the methodology is far from reliable. Only 10% of the drugs…
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Revolutionizing Leak Testing / Container Closure Integrity (CCIT) with Potomac Photonics’ Rapid Turnaround Hole Drilling Capabilites
VIEW DETAILS: Revolutionizing Leak Testing / Container Closure Integrity (CCIT) with Potomac Photonics’ Rapid Turnaround Hole Drilling CapabilitesContainer Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) is crucial for ensuring the sterility and safety of packaging in pharmaceutical and other critical industries. Potomac Photonics, a leader in the field, offers rapid turnaround leak testing services to meet this growing demand. By…
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DuPont Kapton Polyimide: Versatile Applications and Potomac Photonics’ Expertise in Laser Micro Machining
VIEW DETAILS: DuPont Kapton Polyimide: Versatile Applications and Potomac Photonics’ Expertise in Laser Micro MachiningIntroduction DuPont’s Kapton polyimide is a high-performance polymer known for its exceptional electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and resistance to extreme temperatures and chemicals. As a result, it has become an indispensable material across various industries, including medical, biotech, electronics, aerospace,…
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Laser Drilling of Port Holes for Microfluidic Devices
VIEW DETAILS: Laser Drilling of Port Holes for Microfluidic DevicesMicrofluidic devices are a type of miniaturized lab-on-a-chip technology that have been gaining popularity in recent years. These tiny devices are used to manipulate and analyze very small quantities of fluids, and they have a wide range of applications in…
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Hydrophilicity of COC Microfluidic Devices
VIEW DETAILS: Hydrophilicity of COC Microfluidic DevicesPotomac can fabricate fully functional microfluidic devices in many materials such as Cyclo-Olefin Copolymer (COC). Often our customers ask us to treat the material to make if more hydrophilic. COC is a relatively hydrophobic material that can be difficult to…
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Pushing the Limits in 2023
VIEW DETAILS: Pushing the Limits in 2023Even after decades of success helping innovators prototype and manufacture the next generation of products in a diverse range of industries, each year Potomac still evaluates how we can develop even more market specific products for the biotech, microfluidics, EV…
