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Joint R&D Results with UMBC Show Early Promise for Controlling Microfluidic Devices
One of the key characteristics of a true Digital Fabrication expert group is the ability to go beyond 3D Printing, cutting, or drilling to meet the total needs of our customers. And at Potomac we try to do just that….
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3D Printed Medical Device
We recently completed an exciting 3D printing project for Jhpiego and Johns Hopkins University. Jhpiego brings high-quality health care to women and families wherever they are… in the urban neighborhoods of Kenya, an isolated outpost in rural Haiti, the earthquake-affected…
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UMBC Collaboration Continues Potomac’s Strong R&D Program
New technologies and advances in automated machinery have given rise to a host of new contract service providers in the digital fabrication market. But Potomac is different in that we do more than just purchase off the shelf machines. Here…
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When to Choose 3D Printing Part 3: Rapid Prototyping
While 3D Printing technology has advanced beyond its original role as a rapid prototyping tool to the production arena, additive manufacturing is still a great choice for testing new design concepts. Like all digital fabrication methods, CAD files allow for…
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The Year Ahead for Potomac
Blog Post The Year Ahead for Potomac 2013 was an exciting year for Potomac in terms of growth, new capabilities, new equipment and great collaborations with our customers. We expect 2014 to bring even more activity aimed to give customers…
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Entering 3D Printing 2.0 with New 3D Systems Production Equipment
The inventor of 3D Printing has done it again, moving the technology to version 2.0 with the introduction of new innovative 3D Printers. At the recent EuroMold 2013 Expo, 3D Systems announced a family of products that leap frog the…
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We’re Adding Hot Embossing to Potomac’s Digital Fabrication Toolbox
At Potomac Photonics, we often talk about the importance of using the right tool for a specific job. Whether it’s 3D Printing, laser processing, Micro-CNC, or any other technology, we have expertise in multiple processes. Often, we combine more than…
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Potomac Moving to BWTech@UMBC to Enter Next Industrial Revolution Phase
The next Industrial Revolution is upon us and Potomac is preparing to meet the excitement and challenges we face in the next phase of our growth by moving a bit north in Maryland to the innovation center created at BWTech@UMBC…
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How Digital Fabrication Gives Us So Much to be Thankful For Everyday!
Blog Post With the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us, we’re reflecting on how very much we all have to be thankful for in our lives. At Potomac, we of course are lucky to have satisfying work from a wide variety of…
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Laser Micromachining Company Adds New Coherent UV Laser to Its Contract Manufacturing Unit.
Oct. 24, 2013, Laser micromachining company, Potomac Photonics, is pleased to announce the addition of another Coherent UV laser to its micromanufacturing unit. This laser will be optimized for laser micromachining applications, such as leak test hole drilling, probe card…
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Micro Notes: Education Manufacturing Initiutive
A program focused on creating a robust partnership with universities in order to develop new products and manufacturing technologies. The Potomac’s Education Manufacturing Initiative is a low cost program that enables students, faculty and researchers develop and build their micro…
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Micro Notes: Microfludic Channels in Polystyrene
We recently completed a project in which a customer required very precise micro channels in Polystyrene. Polystyrene can be a difficult material to laser machine, as the thermal effects of the process are often greater than are seen with other…
