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Potomac Photonics Awarded National Science Foundation Grant to Join BU Photonics Center

By Mike Adelstein • February 15, 2012 • 0 comments

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 [...]

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Micro Drilling

By Mike Adelstein • February 12, 2012 • 0 comments

We have added several pieces of new equipment to our expansive line of micro drilling equipment.  This includes a full line of micro-CNC and micro drills that can drill extremely small and precise micro holes through thick materials.  This technology complements our laser technology that can drill micro holes in almost any material with diameters [...]

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Potomac Cover Story

By Mike Adelstein • January 23, 2012 • 0 comments

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 [...]

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Micro Electronics Manufacturing

By Mike Adelstein • January 15, 2012 • 0 comments

Potomac’s broad-range of micro manufacturing technology includes a novel technique to embed conductive materials in a wide variety of substrates. Using laser-based processes, Potomac can produce fine-feature groove and channel patterns in many electronics and display substrate materials.  We can then fill these etched patterns with a nanoparticle silver paste which is cured at low [...]

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Small Hole Drilling in Aluminum

By Mike Adelstein • January 12, 2012 • 0 comments

Although we are only a few days into the New Year, we have completed many Small Hole Drilling projects for our customers.  Among these is included a project in which we laser drilled multiple arrays of microholes in aluminum for one of our University partners; holes ranging from 50 to 300 microns in diameter were [...]

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Potomac Photonics Announces Partnership with 3D Systems

By Mike Adelstein • January 8, 2012 • 0 comments

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 [...]

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3D Printing Service

By Mike Adelstein • December 23, 2011 • 0 comments

Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce that it now offers 3D Printing Services to compliment its other Micromachining Technologies.  Potomac has partnered with 3D Systems, the leading provider of 3D content to print solutions.  In addition to providing 24 hour turnaround of plastic parts,  we are a 3D Systems authorized reseller and service provider.  We [...]

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Broad Range of Micro Manufacturing Technologies

By Mike Adelstein • December 18, 2011 • 0 comments

Experience worldwide has shown that no one micro manufacturing technology prevails.  Potomac is excited that over the next few weeks we will be making several major announcements related to new technologies and equipment that we will be adding to our micro manufacturing toolbox.  These processes which compliment our  laser technology will ensure that we can [...]

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Potomac Adds New Microhole Drilling Capabilities

By Mike Adelstein • December 5, 2011 • 0 comments

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. [...]

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Precision laser cut parts in 1mm thick Tantalum material. Potomac has the capability to cut some of the most challenging parts quickly and cost-effectively. Please Email us a drawing or call us to discuss your next micromachining project.

Advantages of Laser Micromachining

By Mike Adelstein • November 27, 2011 • 0 comments

Potomac Photonics utilizes a broad range of micromanufacturing technologies including laser systems.  Lasers are great tool for fabricating extremely precise features quickly and repeatably.  In addition to the laser source, most micromachining systems are configured with highly accurate optics and motion control systems. Some of the critical advantages of laser micromachining include: Systems are highly [...]

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Micro Manufacturing and Laser Cutting Resource Available at Potomac Photonics

By Mike Adelstein • January 28, 2011 • 0 comments

Lanham, MD, January 28, 2011: A brand new resource is now available for Engineers designing and developing miniature parts. Leading microfabrication company, Potomac Photonics, has launched a website packed full of cutting edge interactive tools and materials to assist those who are looking to bring their micro products to market in an efficient and cost-effective [...]

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Potomac Photonics Adds Coherent Excimer Laser to Contract Laser Micromachining Unit

By Mike Adelstein • January 3, 2011 • 0 comments

Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce the purchase of a new Coherent excimer laser for its contract laser micromachining unit. This laser, which is suitable for rapid prototyping and production of miniature parts, will be integrated on a system capable of machining flat and 3D parts. Excimer lasers emit concentrated light within the ultraviolet (UV) [...]

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Potomac Photonics Now Offers Embedded Conductive Lines for Micro Products in Materials Such as Polyimide and Ceramic

By Mike Adelstein • January 3, 2011 • 0 comments

Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce that it is introducing a new additive process to its fabrication toolbox. With the ability to achieve feature sizes as small as 8 microns, this process is configured to embed materials such as silver and select nano-pastes to flat and 3D micro-products. Implantable devices, miniature electronics, and novel energy [...]

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