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Micro Manufacturing Leader Adds New SPI Fiber Laser
Lanham, MD, April 2012: Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce the purchase of another SPI fiber laser for use in its contract-manufacturing unit. This laser will be integrated into a system that is optimized for small hole drilling and high precision cutting. Feature sizes as small as 5 microns can be achieved in a wide [...]
Laser Micromachining Leader, Potomac Photonics, Welcomes Sidney Wright
Sidney Wright returns to Potomac as Vice President of Sales Lanham, MD, March 2012: Leading laser micromachining company, Potomac Photonics, is pleased to welcome Sidney Wright back to the company. Sidney Wright has been appointed Vice President of Sales. He brings extensive and impressive credentials to the position. Wright previously worked at Potomac from 1996 [...]
Potomac Photonics Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Join BU Photonics Center
Potomac Photonics Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Join BU Photonics Center Industry/University Cooperative Research (I/UCRC) Program Lanham, MD February 1, 2012: Laser microfabrication leader, Potomac Photonics, Inc. has been awarded a supplemental $45,000 grant as part of their SBIR Phase II contract with the National Science Foundation. The award covers 90% of Potomac’s membership [...]
Potomac Cover Story
Potomac Photonics was the cover story in a recent edition of Commercial Micro Manufacturing magazine. The magazine cover image featured some of our standout work including: 60 micron holes drilled into a stainless steel needle. The squares are 150 micron squares in 250 micron thick Cirlex (polyimide) material. Gears are made in Cirlex with holes [...]
Potomac Photonics Announces Partnership with 3D Systems
Lanham, MD – Potomac Photonics, a leader in micro manufacturing, announced today that it has executed an agreement with 3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) to become an authorized distributor of their 3D Printers. In addition, Potomac has installed a 3D Systems Projet 3000HD printer in its facility to be used for product demonstrations and contract [...]
Microhole Drilling Expert Adds New Capabilities
Due to growing demand, Micromachining leader, Potomac Photonics, has significantly expanded its small hole drilling capabilities and operations by adding several new laser systems, spanning the UV through IR wavelengths, that are ideal for machining holes for applications such as catheter hole drilling, precision alignment of optical fibers, probe card devices and leak test holes. [...]
QRDevices Enters into Agreement with Laser Micromachining Company Potomac Photonics for QR Code Products & Services
Lanham, MD October 20, 2011: QRDevices, LLC has entered into an agreement with Potomac Photonics for the laser marking of QR Code [Quick Response Code] products and services. Under the terms of the agreement, QRDevices will assist with marketing & sales of Potomac QR Code contract services for companies in the medical device, sensor, MEMS, [...]
Potomac Photonics Adds Advanced Laser Coding and Marking Services
Lanham, MD September 30, 2011: Laser microfabrication leader, Potomac Photonics, Inc. has added new advanced laser marking technology and software to their precision laser micromachining contract services offerings. The new laser technology allows Potomac to provide a complete service to companies who are outsourcing micromanufacturing from the medical device, sensor, MEMS, electronics, industrial, and consumer [...]
Micromanufacturer Potomac Photonics Appoints New CTO
Dr. Greg Behrmann, the new Chief Technology Officer for Potomac Photonics, holds several patents and is published in the fields of optics and microfabrication. Lanham, MD, September, 2011: Leading micromanufacturer, Potomac Photonics, is pleased to announce Dr Greg Behrmann as its new Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Behrmann brings broad and extensive skills to the position, [...]
Potomac Photonics Adds Advanced Quality Control and Inspection Capabilities to Contract Service Offerings
For Immediate Release Lanham, MD, August, 2011: Laser micro-manufacturer, Potomac Photonics, has added advanced quality control and inspection capabilities to its service offerings. Customers in the medical device, micro-electronics, consumer, solar, bio-photonics, MEMS, and micro-fluidics industries now have access to state-of-the-art visualization of micro-machined parts. Media Cybernetics’ new Image-Pro Plus Version 7.0 image processing and [...]
