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.
Company Why Every Part Matters: Our Commitment to Customers, Innovation, and Impact
A Letter From Our Team: Why We Feel Every Project Matters At Potomac Photonics, we do not just manufacture parts. We help…
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Company Breaking Down Barriers for a Biotech Startup
There are many barriers to market entry for new biotech products, most of which start with demonstrating the feasibility of a new…
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Articles Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials
In a significant move that promises to revolutionize the field of micro-manufacturing and materials supply, Goodfellow has recently acquired Potomac Photonics. This…
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3D Printing DuPont Kapton Polyimide: Versatile Applications and Potomac Photonics’ Expertise in Laser Micro Machining
Introduction DuPont’s Kapton polyimide is a high-performance polymer known for its exceptional electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and resistance to extreme temperatures and…
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3D Printing Laser Drilling of Port Holes for Microfluidic Devices
Microfluidic devices are a type of miniaturized lab-on-a-chip technology that have been gaining popularity in recent years. These tiny devices are used…
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Articles Hydrophilicity of COC Microfluidic Devices
Potomac can fabricate fully functional microfluidic devices in many materials such as Cyclo-Olefin Copolymer (COC). Often our customers ask us to treat…
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3D Printing Did Theranos Prove Lab On a Chip is Not a Viable Technology?
Theranos has been a nightmare for legitimate medical diagnostics researchers and startups because Lab On a Chip technology was at the center…
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Articles Potomac Gives Thanks for the Opportunity to Help Healthcare Outcomes Via Microfluidic Device Advances
Living in a time when there is so much chaos, division, and animosity, it is sometimes hard to remember how much we…
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3D Printing Potomac PPT Drives Innovation with Breakthroughs for Laser Welding Clear Plastic Parts
Potomac has many competitive advantages that has made it a leader in the advanced manufacturing industry. We offer the fastest turnaround times,…
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