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Charting New Frontiers: Reflecting on 2024 and Embracing Innovation in 2025
Reflecting on 2024: One Micron at a Time As the new year begins, we are proud to reflect on all we accomplished in 2024. Over the past year, we produced components that helped send rockets into space, enabled greater range…
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Potomac’s New Website
Introducing Our New Website: A New Era in Micro Manufacturing and Materials A Seamless Experience Tailored for You We are thrilled to unveil our brand-new website, meticulously designed with you—our valued customer—in mind. This launch not only marks a significant…
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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 technology. However, once proof of concept is established in the prototyping stage, getting a product to market requires…
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Material Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Thin Metal Foils with Potomac Photonics and Goodfellow
Welcome to the inaugural post of our “Material Spotlight” blog series, where we delve into the unique materials available through Goodfellow and explore how Potomac Photonics’ advanced micromachining services can enhance their applications. Today, we focus on thin metal foils—versatile…
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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 acquisition is not just a merger of two companies; it’s a strategic integration that exemplifies the adage, “1+1=3.”…
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Blog Post: Exploring New Microfabrication Services on the Goodfellow Podcast
n June 2024, Goodfellow acquired Potomac Photonics, seamlessly integrating their cutting-edge micromanufacturing services into the Goodfellow portfolio. This strategic acquisition expands Goodfellow’s capabilities to include specialized services such as small hole drilling, laser micro welding, micro CNC, and much more.
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Battery-Backed Goodfellow Acquires US-Based Potomac Photonics
Goodfellow, a global supplier of highly specialized materials today announced the acquisition of Potomac Photonics. Potomac, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a leader in microfabrication with a long history of helping its clients develop high-quality miniature components. Leveraging a broad…
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Precision Laser Drilling of Glass Slides and Coverslips for Microfluidics and Biotech Applications
In the field of microfluidics, where precision is key to innovation and application success, our expertise at Potomac Photonics sets a standard. We specialize in the art of laser drilling precise small holes in glass slides and coverslips, a critical…
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Machine Learning: Applying AI to Manufacturing at Potomac Photonics
The world today seems consumed with fears about Artificial Intelligence, otherwise known as AI. Writers, journalists, ad copywriters, teachers, and artists are fearful their jobs will be lost to computers but in manufacturing we have been applying a subset of…
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Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness
In the ever-evolving realm of microfluidics, the pivot from traditional materials to advanced alternatives is becoming increasingly evident. These “labs-on-a-chip” devices, pivotal in biological research, diagnostics, and drug delivery, owe their efficacy to the careful selection of materials and manufacturing…
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Potomac Photonics: Advancements in Precision Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers
Silicon wafers serve as a fundamental component in various technologies, and Potomac Photonics is leading the charge in their manufacturing and optimization. This industry front-runner has made significant strides in refining techniques for precise feature creation and hole drilling in…
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Revolutionizing Leak Testing / Container Closure Integrity (CCIT) with Potomac Photonics’ Rapid Turnaround Hole Drilling Capabilites
Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) is crucial for ensuring the sterility and safety of packaging in pharmaceutical and other critical industries. Potomac Photonics, a leader in the field, offers rapid turnaround leak testing services to meet this growing demand. By…