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Helping NASA’s CRESST Center at UMBC Explore the Far Reaches of the Universe
An exciting aspect of Potomac’s new location at bwtech@UMBC Research & Technology Park is the close collaboration the University of Maryland, Baltimore County [UMBC in the park’s name] has with NASA. UMBC is actually ranked 13th among universities receiving research funding from the Space Agency, and is home to several research centers that are a…
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UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski & Baltimore County Executive Visit New Potomac Photonics Facility
Potomac is excited that the first official event at our new facility in the bwtech@UMBC research and technology park was a visit on April 22 from UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski, executives from Baltimore County government, and members of the press. We were able to give the group a tour, demonstrating our micro manufacturing and…
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Digital Fabrication Summit to Open New Potomac Photonics Center in Baltimore
After 30 years on the DC Beltway, Potomac’s upcoming move to the bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park in Baltimore is a big change for us. We’re expanding both in terms of space and facilities, but also broadening our manufacturing reach to position our microfabrication company for the Next Industrial Revolution. The new location in the…
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Helping Makers with Special Needs Get 3D Printers & 3D Tech Tools
There’s nothing quite as gratifying as giving back to the community that has supported our business over the years. But it’s especially exciting when we can contribute while also helping to foster progress in STEM [Science – Technology – Engineering – Math] education in order to develop America’s 21st century workforce and business innovation. Groups…
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Joint R&D Results with UMBC Show Early Promise for Controlling Microfluidic Devices
One of the key characteristics of a true Digital Fabrication expert group is the ability to go beyond 3D Printing, cutting, or drilling to meet the total needs of our customers. And at Potomac we try to do just that. In our work with microfluidic devices, Potomac saw a need for better control of the…
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UMBC Collaboration Continues Potomac’s Strong R&D Program
New technologies and advances in automated machinery have given rise to a host of new contract service providers in the digital fabrication market. But Potomac is different in that we do more than just purchase off the shelf machines. Here at Potomac we have a 30-year history of R&D to drive fundamental understanding and improvement…
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When to Choose 3D Printing Part 3: Rapid Prototyping
While 3D Printing technology has advanced beyond its original role as a rapid prototyping tool to the production arena, additive manufacturing is still a great choice for testing new design concepts. Like all digital fabrication methods, CAD files allow for quick and easy changes and modifications as part designs are tested and verified. And more…
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The Year Ahead for Potomac
Blog Post The Year Ahead for Potomac 2013 was an exciting year for Potomac in terms of growth, new capabilities, new equipment and great collaborations with our customers. We expect 2014 to bring even more activity aimed to give customers the best Digital Fabrication services in the industry. Here are the highlights of what’s ahead…
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Entering 3D Printing 2.0 with New 3D Systems Production Equipment
The inventor of 3D Printing has done it again, moving the technology to version 2.0 with the introduction of new innovative 3D Printers. At the recent EuroMold 2013 Expo, 3D Systems announced a family of products that leap frog the competition. While many new products are often just incremental improvements in performance, 3D Systems’ machines…
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We’re Adding Hot Embossing to Potomac’s Digital Fabrication Toolbox
At Potomac Photonics, we often talk about the importance of using the right tool for a specific job. Whether it’s 3D Printing, laser processing, Micro-CNC, or any other technology, we have expertise in multiple processes. Often, we combine more than one to get the best solution to our customer’s tough manufacturing problems. By adding hot…
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Potomac Moving to BWTech@UMBC to Enter Next Industrial Revolution Phase
The next Industrial Revolution is upon us and Potomac is preparing to meet the excitement and challenges we face in the next phase of our growth by moving a bit north in Maryland to the innovation center created at BWTech@UMBC in Baltimore, MD. For our loyal customers and collaborators there will be no visible change…
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How Digital Fabrication Gives Us So Much to be Thankful For Everyday!
Blog Post With the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us, we’re reflecting on how very much we all have to be thankful for in our lives. At Potomac, we of course are lucky to have satisfying work from a wide variety of exciting customer applications. We are thankful for the customers who give us the opportunity to…
