Potomac Photonics Adds Coherent Diode Pumped Solid State (DPSS) laser to Contract Laser Micromachining Unit

Lanham, Maryland, January 12 2011 -Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce the installation of a new Coherent DPSS laser in its contract laser micromachining unit.  With the addition of this laser, Potomac now has eight (8) DPSS lasers to complement its other production tools that include, Excimer lasers, YAG lasers, Fiber laser, CO2 laser and CNC micro tools.

DPSS lasers are suitable for rapid prototyping and production of miniature parts. The new laser has been integrated on a system with a SCANLAB galvanometer for high speed drilling, cutting and patterning of features as small as 2 microns.

Customers in various industries such as medical, biotech, solar and electronics will be able to Email their drawings to Potomac and have their parts made quickly and cost-effectively.

“We are committed to providing the broadest range of micro-manufacturing capabilities in the industry and this laser is just the beginning of our latest expansion to meet all of our customers requirements” stated Joe Miller, (Potomac, Sr. Engineer).

Potomac Photonics, a leader in microfabrication, has an extensive history of helping its clients develop miniature products and bring them to market.  Utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing technology, Potomac has been recognized by both commercial and government agencies for innovative contributions to areas such as medical device manufacturing and electronics fabrication.  Potomac’s high-tech facility, located in Lanham, MD, is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified. Please visit the website at:www.Potomac-laser.com or contact Potomac at [email protected]/ (301)459-3031