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Technology Showcase: Microfluidic Fabrication News

Over the past few years, Potomac Photonics and Potomac MesoSystems have been developing new techniques for building highly miniaturized electronic systems in which the smallest surface mount electronic components are embedded in a thermoset epoxy block and interconnected with fine-feature nanoparticle silver conductors.  With support from the National Science Foundation (SBIR PhII Grant 1058133) we’ve…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • January 17, 2014
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Potomac Photonics Adds Hot Embossing to Digital Fabrication Contract Services

The addition of state-of-the-art hot embossing equipment will allow Potomac Photonics to make high precision parts at a fraction of the cost of other methods. December 9, 2013; Lanham, MD:  Digital Fabrication industry leader Potomac Photonics, Inc. announces the addition of new hot embossing technology to expand their contract service capabilities. By adding state-of-the-art hot…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • December 28, 2013

Digital Fabrication Pioneer Potomac Photonics Expands to New Facility at BWTech@UMBC

The move will put Potomac Photonics in a tech-centric community with access to expanded facilities, collaboration with faculty, and access to student talent. Baltimore, MD:  Digital Fabrication pioneer Potomac Photonics announces expansion to the BWTech@UMBC center in Baltimore, Maryland.  The leader in laser micromachining, 3D Printing, micro hole drilling, micro CNC and other manufacturing technologies…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • November 28, 2013

Potomac Photonics Creates QR Code Method to Link Donors to Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation

Laser engraved key chains keep current information about the nonprofit at donors’ fingertips.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • July 18, 2013

Potomac Photonics Develops New High Speed Micro Hole Drilling Process

High speed micro hole drilling process increases throughput, accuracy and aspect ratio for work in metals such as stainless steel, copper, titanium among others.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • June 27, 2013

Micro-hole Drilling Experts Potomac Photonics Featured in PCB Magazine

The article describes new techniques that combine laser fabrication with conductive nanoparticle materials, allowing further miniaturization of electronic devices among other benefits.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • May 23, 2013

Potomac Photonics and University of Michigan Partner on Extreme Micro Marking Application for Nuclear Research

The precision micro marking project will allow researchers to identify metal alloy samples and trace conditions and experiments to which each was subjected.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • April 9, 2013

Potomac Photonics Supports Stem Cell Research with 3D Printed Parts

The Educational Manufacturing Initiative at Potomac Photonics makes advanced digital manufacturing and rapid prototyping available to researchers in a variety of disciplines.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • March 15, 2013

Potomac Photonics Helps Prototype Robotic Capsule Endoscope

Over 80,000 microholes drilled in polyimide sheets create molds to fabricate less invasive endoscopic tool.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • March 1, 2013

Potomac Photonics Embraces the Digital Manufacturing Revolution

President Obama focused on advanced manufacturing technologies, such as those used at Potomac Photonics, during his State of the Union Address.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • February 21, 2013

Potomac Photonics To Unveil New Product at 2013 International CES

World’s Smallest Arduino, created with technology developed by Potomac Photonics will be on display at the Potomac booth.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • January 5, 2013

Micro-manufacturing Leader Prototypes Medical Device for Developing World with High Resolution 3D Printing

Potomac Photonics helps Momo Scientific, a start-up at John’s Hopkins University, produce their innovative device.

  • Mike Adelstein
  • January 1, 2013