Notes from the micron scale
Company news, material deep-dives, and case studies from the Potomac Photonics team — precision micromanufacturing, one micron at a time.
3D Printing Remembering Laser Inventor Charles Townes and His Impact on Potomac’s Micromachining Work
Last week the laser community was saddened to learn of the death of Charles Townes, one of the inventors of the laser.…
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3D Printing Potomac’s 2015 Resolution: To Build upon Digital Fabrication Successes of 2014
2014 was a year of many successes for Potomac. First and foremost, we moved to the bwtech@umbc research and development campus near…
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3D Printing Rapid Prototyping Micro Fixtures for Cardiovascular Biomechanics Research at the University of Texas, Austin
Computer simulations are powerful tools for development of new medical devices and treatments. At the Center for Cardiovascular Simulation (CCS) at the…
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3D Printing Potomac’s High Precision Laser Micromachining Advances New Energy-Harvesting Technique at UMBC
Anyone who has found themselves without the power cord for their laptop, iPad or smart phone knows the frustration of living in…
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3D Printing Potomac Gives Back to Community Through Education at DigiFabCon
Thanksgiving is a time when we think about giving back to the community in thanks for our own success and good fortune. …
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3D Printing Maryland BioTech Feature: Stem Cell Center Translates Basic Research to Innovative Approaches to Cancer Treatment
Potomac is fortunate to be located in Maryland, which is one of the nation’s leading areas for BioTech research and development. With…
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3D Printing Micro 3D Printing Middle Ear Prosthesis To Bring Music to the Ears of Hearing Loss Sufferers
3D Printing is frequently in the news as a process for manufacturing prosthesis to replace lost limbs. And it’s an obvious choice…
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