Micro Manufacturing Leader Adds New SPI Fiber Laser

April 18, 2012 - PRLog -- Lanham, MD, April 2012: Potomac Photonics is pleased to announce the purchase of another SPI fiber laser for use in its contract-manufacturing unit.  This laser will be integrated into a system that is optimized for small hole drilling and high precision cutting.

Feature sizes as small as 5 microns can be achieved in a wide variety of materials such as metals, ceramics, silicon wafers and more.  Medical Device, Biotech, Electronics, Alternative Energy, Automotive and Consumers Goods are among the many industries that will be able to outsource their prototyping and production projects to Potomac Photonics, which is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified.  

“We are very pleased to add this new laser to our expanding list of micro machining equipment, which is no longer limited to laser technology, as we now also have 3D printers and micro CNC systems,” stated Mike Davis, Director of Operational Excellence, Potomac Photonics.  “Our commitment is to offer our customers the largest toolbox of micro- manufacturing capabilities, and this SPI laser will provide our customers with a cost-effective way to have their precision parts fabricated,” added Mike Adelstein, President of Potomac Photonics.  

For almost 30 years, Potomac Photonics has been a leader in microfabrication and small hole drilling. Potomac’s contract services span prototyping to production, helping clients develop miniature products and bring them to market. Potomac is an authorized distributor for high-tech manufacturing technologies such as 3D printer and laser systems. Using cutting-edge manufacturing technology, Potomac has been recognized by both commercial and government agencies for innovation in areas such as medical device, electronics, aerospace, automotive manufacturing. Potomac’s high-tech facility, located in Lanham, MD, is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified. Visit the website at http://www.potomac-laser.com.  To learn more about small hole drilling visit: http://www.potomac-laser.com/services/our-capabilities/mi...

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Potomac Photonics, a leader microfabrication, has an extensive history of helping its clients develop miniature products and bring them to market. Potomac is ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 13485:2003 certified. Please visit us www.potomac-laser.com