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Micromachining Company Potomac Brings Laser Institute Chapter to DC Area

By • March 22, 2011

Leading micromachining services provider, Potomac Photonics, announces it is a founding member of the Laser Institute of America’s (LIA) new DC and Baltimore chapter. The LIA is the professional society for laser applications and safety serving the industrial, medical, research, and government communities for over 40 years. LIA also serves as the secretariat and publisher of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Z136 series of laser safety standards. These standards constitute the foundation of laser safety programs nationwide.

Planning for the inaugural meeting is underway and will provide networking and information sharing for users, manufacturers, safety officers, and researchers. Presentations are being sought for this and other meetings that will rotate between the DC and Baltimore areas. At the first meeting, Potomac’s founder, Dr C. Paul Christensen, will talk about micromachining for wireless sensor applications. Wireless sensor nodes can detect events such as earthquakes and can be used in hazardous environments or in healthcare with applications for Body Area Network.

With special access to government laboratories and agencies influencing the future course of laser technology, this new LIA chapter will foster many favorable connections.

“Potomac is excited to be spearheading this initiative,” says Sarah Boisvert of Potomac Photonics. “As a Fellow and past-President of the LIA, I know there are many synergies between these organizations. Most importantly, it will foster communication in this important and growing field.”

For more information, contact Sarah Boisvert at [email protected]

ABOUT POTOMAC PHOTONICS
Potomac Photonics is a leader in microfabrication helping many clients develop miniature products and bring them to market. Utilizing cutting-edge manufacturing technology, Potomac has been recognized by both commercial and government agencies for innovative contributions to areas such as medical device manufacturing and electronics fabrication. Potomac’s high-tech facility is located in Lanham, MD, is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified.