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Potomac’s New Website
Introducing Our New Website: A New Era in Micro Manufacturing and Materials A Seamless Experience Tailored for You We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new website, meticulously designed with you—our valued customer—in mind. This launch not only marks a significant…
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Material Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Thin Metal Foils with Potomac Photonics and Goodfellow
Welcome to the inaugural post of our “Material Spotlight” blog series, where we delve into the unique materials available through Goodfellow and explore how Potomac Photonics’ advanced micromachining services can enhance their applications. Today, we focus on thin metal foils—versatile…
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Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials
In a significant move that promises to revolutionize the field of micro-manufacturing and materials supply, Goodfellow has recently acquired Potomac Photonics. This acquisition is not just a merger of two companies; it’s a strategic integration that exemplifies the adage, “1+1=3.”…
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Battery-Backed Goodfellow Acquires US-Based Potomac Photonics
Goodfellow, a global supplier of highly specialized materials today announced the acquisition of Potomac Photonics. Potomac, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leader in microfabrication with a long history of helping its clients develop high-quality miniature components. Leveraging a broad…
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Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness
In 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
Silicon 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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Revolutionizing Leak Testing / Container Closure Integrity (CCIT) with Potomac Photonics’ Rapid Turnaround Hole Drilling Capabilites
Container 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
Introduction 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
Microfluidic 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
Potomac 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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Potomac Accelerates Shadow Mask
Manufacturing Speeds
Every day, disruptive technologies allow humans to enter a new world that brings innovations to life. Whether battling climate change by reducing the amount of fossil fuel burning, helping autonomous vehicles navigate roads, guiding man to Mars, or cleaning up…
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Potomac Gives Thanks for the Opportunity to Help Healthcare Outcomes Via Microfluidic Device Advances
Living in a time when there is so much chaos, division, and animosity, it is sometimes hard to remember how much we have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day. Today, new technologies are disrupting healthcare, space exploration, and climate…
