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Why Every Part Matters: Our Commitment to Customers, Innovation, and Impact
A Letter From Our Team: Why We Feel Every Project Matters At Potomac Photonics, we do not just manufacture parts. We help make life better. That may sound bold, but when you are fabricating components for things like cancer diagnostics, drug delivery, alternative energy systems, or space technology, every cut, every hole, and every micron…
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Material Spotlight: DuPont™ Kapton® – A Powerhouse for Micro Manufacturing
Over the next few months, we are going to profile different materials that are optimized for micro manufacturing. This includes both rapid prototyping and full scale production. Now that Potomac is part of the Goodfellow family, we are in the enviable position of having access to the widest selection of materials in the world, available…
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Potomac, NASA and Small Parts….
Potomac Photonics has been collaborating with our friends at NASA for years. In fact, it was a set of Small Business Innovation Research contracts with NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center back in the mid-1990s that was instrumental in putting our company at the forefront of the micromachining industry. While Potomac has grown exponentially since those…
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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 for electric vehicles, advanced microfluidic devices to fight cancer, and played a pivotal role in…
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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 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
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 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
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 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
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…
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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 range of technologies, Potomac is well-equipped to micromachine a wide range of materials such as…
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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 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
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…
