An exciting aspect of Potomac’s new location at bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park is the close collaboration the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC in the park’s name] has with NASA. UMBC is actually ranked 13th among universities receiving research funding from the Space Agency, and is home to several research centers that are a…
Potomac is excited that the first official event at our new facility in the bwtech@UMBC research and technology park was a visit on April 22 from UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski, executives from Baltimore County government, and members of the press. We were able to give the group a tour, demonstrating our micro manufacturing and…
After 30 years on the DC Beltway, Potomac’s upcoming move to the bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park in Baltimore is a big change for us. We’re expanding both in terms of space and facilities, but also broadening our manufacturing reach to position our microfabrication company for the Next Industrial Revolution. The new location in the…
There’s nothing quite as gratifying as giving back to the community that has supported our business over the years. But it’s especially exciting when we can contribute while also helping to foster progress in STEM [Science – Technology – Engineering – Math] education in order to develop America’s 21st century workforce and business innovation. Groups…
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. In our work with microfluidic devices, Potomac saw a need for better control of the…
Like a lot of men, Brad K. wanted to propose to his intended, Elizabeth in a unique and unforgettable way. He thought about all the proposals he researched online but none seemed specific to Elizabeth. Then Brad says, “It hit me–the perfect way to propose without her seeing it coming.” And so we have a…
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 areas of Pakistan. Through the use of innovative approaches, Jhpiego puts research into practice, develops…
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 at Potomac we have a 30-year history of R&D to drive fundamental understanding and improvement…
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 quick and easy changes and modifications as part designs are tested and verified. And more…
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 the best Digital Fabrication services in the industry. Here are the highlights of what’s ahead…
