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Recordando al inventor del láser Charles Townes y su influencia en el trabajo de micromaquinado de Potomac
VER DETALLES : Recordando al inventor del láser Charles Townes y su impacto en el trabajo de micromaquinado de PotomacLast week the laser community was saddened to learn of the death of Charles Townes, one of the inventors of the laser. Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation [LASER] devices are such a part of 21st century life that we now take them for granted but they are a fairly recent 20th century invention.…
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Resolución de Potomac para 2015: aprovechar los éxitos de fabricación digital de 2014
VER DETALLES : Resolución de Potomac para 2015: aprovechar los éxitos de fabricación digital de 20142014 was a year of many successes for Potomac. First and foremost, we moved to the bwtech@umbc research and development campus near Baltimore. Moving a functioning company after over 30 years on the DC Beltway was no small feat, but the opportunity to be part of a world-class science and engineering community is already realizing…
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Creación rápida de prototipos de microaccesorios para la investigación de la biomecánica cardiovascular en la Universidad de Texas, Austin
VER DETALLES : Creación rápida de prototipos de microaccesorios para la investigación en biomecánica cardiovascular en la Universidad de Texas, AustinComputer simulations are powerful tools for development of new medical devices and treatments. At the Center for Cardiovascular Simulation (CCS) at the University of Texas, Austin, Dr. Michael Sacks’ group is working to provide advanced cardiovascular simulations in order for physicians and biomedical engineers to develop more effective treatments for cardiovascular disease. The specific research…
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El micromecanizado láser de alta precisión de Potomac impulsa una nueva técnica de recolección de energía en la UMBC
VER DETALLES : El micromaquinado láser de alta precisión de Potomac impulsa una nueva técnica de recolección de energía en la UMBCAnyone who has found themselves without the power cord for their laptop, iPad or smart phone knows the frustration of living in a “connected” world. Energy-harvesting is one of the research areas that would cut the cord, so to speak, to our electricity dependence. There is energy all around us, but the challenge is to…
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Potomac contribuye con la comunidad a través de la educación en DigiFabCon
VER DETALLES : Potomac contribuye a la comunidad a través de la educación en DigiFabConThanksgiving is a time when we think about giving back to the community in thanks for our own success and good fortune. Recently, Potomac had an opportunity to share our expertise on the powerful use of digital fabrication in diverse fields with attendees at the annual DigiFab Conference in Baltimore. Partially underwritten by Chevron and…
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El micromecanizado láser ayuda a la Universidad Estatal de Oregón a mejorar el equipamiento para la investigación en biofísica, astrofísica y ciencia de los materiales
VER DETALLES : El micromecanizado láser ayuda a la Universidad Estatal de Oregón a mejorar el equipamiento para la investigación en biofísica, astrofísica y ciencia de los materialesAdvanced research in basic science is continually pushing the limits of commercially available chemical analysis equipment. Such is the case for the Kong group at Oregon State University whose physical chemistry work involves studying the basic structure of materials on the atomic level. Dr. Wei Kong has been actively designing new tools that are important…
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Enfoque en biotecnología: perforación de orificios de calibración para detección de fugas
VER DETALLES : Enfoque en Biotecnología: Perforación de orificios de calibración para detección de fugasPotomac Expands its Leak Detection Hole Drilling Capabilities Every pharmaceutical, food, and nutrition products manufacturer is faced with the challenge of making sure their products meet the highest quality standards. Container integrity is one of the major concerns when it comes to patient or consumer safety. If you are in the process of installing or…
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Artículo de Biotecnología de Maryland: El Centro de Células Madre traduce la investigación básica en enfoques innovadores para el tratamiento del cáncer
VER DETALLES : Maryland BioTech Feature: El centro de células madre traduce la investigación básica en enfoques innovadores para el tratamiento del cáncerPotomac is fortunate to be located in Maryland, which is one of the nation’s leading areas for BioTech research and development. With highly regarded medical schools at the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, and the National Institutes of Health and Walter Reed Hospital in Bethesda, the Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, as…
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Impresión 3D de prótesis de oído medio para llevar música a los oídos de personas con pérdida auditiva
VER DETALLES : Impresión 3D de prótesis de oído medio para llevar música a los oídos de personas con pérdida auditiva3D Printing is frequently in the news as a process for manufacturing prosthesis to replace lost limbs. And it’s an obvious choice when additive manufacturing is combined with 3D Scanning to easily custom fit a prosthetic to a patient’s unique physical requirements. Here at Potomac we’re also finding more and more unique applications to micro…
