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Potomac’s New Website
VIEW DETAILS: Potomac’s New WebsiteIntroducing 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 upgrade in how we present our services but also celebrates our exciting union with Goodfellow, a…
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Breaking Down Barriers for a Biotech Startup
VIEW DETAILS: Breaking Down Barriers for a Biotech StartupThere 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 overcoming big hurdles in high volume manufacturing. Startups can only scale production with partners that…
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Material Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Thin Metal Foils with Potomac Photonics and Goodfellow
VIEW DETAILS: Material Spotlight: Unleashing the Potential of Thin Metal Foils with Potomac Photonics and GoodfellowWelcome 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 materials that play critical roles in various industries. Goodfellow is renowned for its extensive catalog…
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Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and Materials
VIEW DETAILS: Goodfellow’s Acquisition of Potomac Photonics: The Ultimate One-Stop Shop for Micro-Machining and MaterialsIn 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…
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Blog Post: Exploring New Microfabrication Services on the Goodfellow Podcast
VIEW DETAILS: Blog Post: Exploring New Microfabrication Services on the Goodfellow Podcastn 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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New NIST Heart on a Chip Microfluidic Platform Speeds Drug Discovery & Commercialization
VIEW DETAILS: New NIST Heart on a Chip Microfluidic Platform Speeds Drug Discovery & CommercializationAnimal testing has long been an established protocol in drug discovery programs. But there are systemic issues with the far from reliable methodology. In fact, only 10% of the drugs that move from animal testing to human clinical trials succeeds. Such low yields increase the time and expense required to get pharmaceuticals to market, fueling…
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Precision Laser Drilling of Glass Slides and Coverslips for Microfluidics and Biotech Applications
VIEW DETAILS: Precision Laser Drilling of Glass Slides and Coverslips for Microfluidics and Biotech ApplicationsIn 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 capability for the fabrication of microfluidic devices. These devices play a pivotal role in various…
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Machine Learning: Applying AI to Manufacturing at Potomac Photonics
VIEW DETAILS: Machine Learning: Applying AI to Manufacturing at Potomac PhotonicsThe 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…
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Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-Effectiveness
VIEW DETAILS: Microfluidics: The Evolution from PDMS to Thermoplastics for Enhanced Scalability and Cost-EffectivenessIn 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 methodologies. Historically, Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) has dominated the microfluidic landscape. Its biocompatibility, flexibility, and innate transparency…
