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Blog Post: Exploring New Microfabrication Services on the Goodfellow Podcast

  • Potomac Photonics
  • July 8, 2024

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Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials

  • Mike Adelstein
  • July 22, 2024

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Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials

  • Mike Adelstein
  • July 22, 2024
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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.” Here’s why this combination is a game-changer for customers across various industries. Expanding Horizons: From…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • July 22, 2024

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 range of technologies, Potomac is well-equipped to micromachine a wide range of materials such as…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • June 27, 2024

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 AI to manufacturing for decades with positive results. Like other forms of AI, Machine Learning…

  • Potomac Photonics
  • November 12, 2023

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 silicon wafers, which includes wafer dicing and detailed patterning for diverse applications. Central Role of…

  • Potomac Photonics
  • July 13, 2023

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 leveraging their expertise in laser drilling and advanced micromachining systems, Potomac Photonics provides precision-calibrated leaks…

  • Potomac Photonics
  • April 13, 2023

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 chemicals. As a result, it has become an indispensable material across various industries, including medical, biotech, electronics, aerospace, and automotive. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the diverse applications of Kapton in these…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • March 28, 2023

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 to manipulate and analyze very small quantities of fluids, and they have a wide range of applications in fields such as medicine, chemistry, and biology. One of the key components of microfluidic devices…

  • Mike Adelstein
  • March 21, 2023

Potomac Accelerates Shadow Mask 
Manufacturing Speeds

Every day, disruptive technologies allow humans to enter a new world that brings innovations to life. Whether battling climate change by reducing the amount of fossil fuel burning, helping autonomous vehicles navigate roads, guiding man to Mars, or cleaning up toxic waste, technology innovations are the key to solving our world’s problem’s – today and…

  • Potomac Photonics
  • June 28, 2022

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 have to be thankful for this Thanksgiving Day.  Today, new technologies are disrupting healthcare, space exploration, and climate change at an exponential pace, bringing with them a brighter future for our people and…

  • Potomac Photonics
  • November 23, 2021

Potomac Recognizes National Manufacturing Day

Manufacturing has long been the backbone of this nation, providing good-paying jobs that built a strong middle class.  Today’s advanced manufacturing, like work we carry out at Potomac for biotech, microfluidics, microelectronics, pharmaceuticals, medical device, and consumer products, does not resemble the industry from Henry Ford’s time.  Almost a century later, manufacturing is a high…

  • Potomac Photonics
  • September 30, 2021