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Material destacado: DuPont™ Kapton®: una potencia para la microfabricación
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 y piezas pequeñas….
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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Trazando nuevas fronteras: reflexionando sobre 2024 y adoptando la innovación en 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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El nuevo sitio web de Potomac
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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Material destacado: Cómo aprovechar el potencial de las láminas metálicas delgadas con Potomac Photonics y 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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Adquisición de Potomac Photonics por parte de Goodfellow: la ventanilla única definitiva para micromecanizado y materiales
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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Goodfellow, que cuenta con respaldo de baterías, adquiere Potomac Photonics, con sede en EE. UU.
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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Microfluídica: la evolución del PDMS a los termoplásticos para una mayor escalabilidad y rentabilidad
In 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…
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Potomac Photonics: avances en la fabricación de precisión de obleas de silicio
Silicon wafers serve as a fundamental component in various technologies, and Potomac Photonics is leading the charge in their manufacturing and optimization. This industry front-runner has made significant strides in refining techniques for precise feature creation and hole drilling in silicon wafers, which includes wafer dicing and detailed patterning for diverse applications. Central Role of…
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Revolucionando las pruebas de fugas y la integridad del cierre de contenedores (CCIT) con las capacidades de perforación de orificios de rápida respuesta de Potomac Photonics
Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT) is crucial for ensuring the sterility and safety of packaging in pharmaceutical and other critical industries. Potomac Photonics, a leader in the field, offers rapid turnaround leak testing services to meet this growing demand. By leveraging their expertise in laser drilling and advanced micromachining systems, Potomac Photonics provides precision-calibrated leaks…
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Poliimida Kapton de DuPont: aplicaciones versátiles y la experiencia de Potomac Photonics en micromecanizado láser
Introduction DuPont’s Kapton polyimide is a high-performance polymer known for its exceptional electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and resistance to extreme temperatures and chemicals. As a result, it has become an indispensable material across various industries, including medical, biotech, electronics, aerospace, and automotive. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the diverse applications of Kapton in these…
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Perforación láser de orificios para dispositivos microfluídicos
Microfluidic devices are a type of miniaturized lab-on-a-chip technology that have been gaining popularity in recent years. These tiny devices are used to manipulate and analyze very small quantities of fluids, and they have a wide range of applications in fields such as medicine, chemistry, and biology. One of the key components of microfluidic devices…
