For Immediate Release Lanham, MD, June 2011: Laser micromachining company, Potomac Photonics, will demonstrate new micro-fabrication technologies at the MicroTech conference to be held in Boston on June 14th and 15th, 2011. Potomac is creating a new process to design and produce micro-wireless sensors based on a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research grant….
Lanham, MA, May 2011: Laser micromachining company Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce the purchase of its second Coherent excimer laser in less than 6 months. This laser which will be set-up at the 193nm wavelength will be optimized for laser micromachining challenging materials such as Teflon, Polystyrene, Glass, PEEK, Bio-Absorbable materials, etc. and…
For Immediate Release Laser Micromachining Company to Host Inaugural Laser Institute Mid-Atlantic Chapter Meeting Lanham, MD May 2011: Laser micromachining company, Potomac Photonics, Inc., will host the inaugural meeting of the new Laser Institute of America Mid-Atlantic Chapter on Tuesday May 24, 2011 at 4 p.m. in their Lanham, MD headquarters on the Washington,…
For Immediate Release Lanham, MD, April 2011: Laser micromachining pioneer and founder of Potomac Photonics, Dr Paul Christensen, will speak at SENSORS Expo in Chicago on June 7th, 2011. A leader in this field, Dr Christensen will outline his new approach to fabricating miniaturized wireless sensors. Titled ‘Providing the Infrastructure for Connecting to the World:…
Leading micromachining services provider, Potomac Photonics, announces it is a founding member of the Laser Institute of America’s (LIA) new DC and Baltimore chapter. The LIA is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, medical, research, and government communities for over 40 years. LIA also serves as the secretariat and publisher…
Leading micromachine manufacturer, Potomac Photonics, has been awarded almost US$500,000 by the National Science Foundation to continue developing cutting-edge miniaturized wireless sensor nodes. Smaller than the size of a penny, the devices will be used in a variety of settings and revolutionize areas such as healthcare to infrastructure maintenance. Wireless sensor nodes detect changes in…
Please Visit Us at MDM West Potomac Photonics will be exhibiting at the Medical Device and Manufacturing show in Anaheim, CA between February 8 – 11. Stop by Booth 3149 at the MDM show in Anaheim for a demo of Potomac’s new interactive website capabilities.
Lanham, MD, January 26, 2011 A brand new resource that simplifies the process for Engineers to design, develop and have their miniature parts fabricated has been released. 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…
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…
Lanham, Maryland, November 2010 Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce that it has implemented a simple hourly rate structure for micro-welding applications. With the capability to weld features between 25 microns and 10mm in most metals (stainless steel, Nickel Titanium, etc.) and select polymers, Potomac’s micro-welding laser process is one of the most precise and…
Lanham, Maryland, October 1, 2010 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…
Lanham, Maryland, August 5, 2010 Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce the successful completion of its National Science Foundation Phase I SBIR contract related to Energy Storage, Electrical Distribution, and Packaging for Wireless Sensor Networks. This work targeted development of integration, packaging, and power technology for miniaturization of wireless sensor nodes. During Phase I, Potomac’s…