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 Improving Brain Drain Catheters by Laser Micromachining Medical Grade Silicone
Engineering is a process, a continual development of new techniques to improve products so that we can expand their usefulness via better…
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3D Printing QR Codes Bring Black History to Life at DC’s Congressional Cemetery
In recent years, Potomac has done some rather interesting laser coding and marking work for customers. With the current celebration of black…
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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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Articles Laser Micromachining Helps Oregon State Improve Equipment for Research in BioPhysics, Astrophysics and Materials Science
Advanced research in basic science is continually pushing the limits of commercially available chemical analysis equipment. Such is the case for the…
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Articles Focus on Biotech: Leak Detection Calibration Hole Drilling
Potomac Expands its Leak Detection Hole Drilling Capabilities Every pharmaceutical, food, and nutrition products manufacturer is faced with the challenge of making…
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