California Nanotechnologies Announces Purchase Orders for Production of Nuclear Reactor Control Rods

Executive Summary

• California Nanotechnologies Corp. received two purchase orders totaling approximately US $196,250 for boron‑carbide (B4C) reactor control rods destined for a U.S. advanced small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) demonstration project.
• Production of the control rods has commenced at the Santa Ana facility using the MSP‑5 Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) system, with deliveries slated for the coming weeks.
• The company will host its inaugural SPS/FAST Experts Workshop 2026 in San Diego on March 19‑20, 2026, featuring live demonstrations of advanced sintering technologies and facility tours.

Key Details

• Purchase Orders: Two orders valued at ~US $196,250 from a U.S. SMR developer for B4C reactor control rods.
• Production Start: Manufacturing underway at Cal Nano’s Santa Ana plant utilizing the MSP‑5 SPS machine and supporting equipment.
• Delivery Timeline: Rod deliveries expected to be scheduled over the next few weeks, aligning with the client’s demonstration reactor timeline.
• Client Relationship: The customer first engaged Cal Nano in October 2025; selection was based on rapid execution capability and in‑house tooling expertise.
• Workshop Announcement: SPS/FAST Experts Workshop 2026 will take place March 19‑20, 2026 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, co‑hosted with TMS 2026; includes expert presentations, networking, live sintering demos, and tours of Cal Nano’s flagship facility.
• Contact Information: Eric Eyerman (CEO) – +1 (562) 991‑5211, [email protected]; Brandon Chow (Panolia Investor Relations) – +1 (647) 598‑8815, [email protected].

Notable Quotes

• “With U.S. energy demand shifting rapidly, Cal Nano is proud to support the next generation of clean, reliable nuclear power,” said Eric Eyerman, CEO.
• “Our ability to move from concept to finished parts quickly makes us a trusted manufacturing partner for innovators in advanced energy materials.”