California Nanotechnologies Announces Non-Binding LOI for Commercial Production of High-Performance Military Brakes

Executive Summary

• California Nanotechnologies Corp. entered a non‑binding letter of intent to provide approximately US $1.0 million of Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) commercial production services for a Nevada‑based ultra‑high temperature ceramic matrix composites company, commencing in calendar year 2026.
• The services will be performed at Cal Nano’s Santa Ana facility using the MSP‑5 SPS machine and ancillary equipment over an estimated 18–24 month period.
• This marks Cal Nano’s first committed commercial work on its SPS machines, expanding its manufacturing footprint into high‑performance military brake applications.

Key Details

• LOI Scope: Provision of ~US $1.0 million worth of SPS commercial production services.
• Client Background: Nevada‑based developer/manufacturer of ultra‑high temperature ceramic matrix composites; relationship with Cal Nano dates to 2019 as an R&D customer.
• Service Timeline: Services to begin in calendar year 2026 and continue for 18–24 months.
• Facility & Equipment: Execution at Cal Nano’s Santa Ana facility utilizing the MSP‑5 SPS machine plus ancillary processing equipment.
• Application Focus: High‑performance military brake systems (first commercial commitment for SPS technology).
• Strategic Significance: Demonstrates traction in scaling manufacturing capabilities from R&D to pilot and larger‑scale production; diversifies revenue base into defense‑related high‑temperature ceramic components.

Notable Quotes

“We continue to build on our manufacturing traction,” said CEO Eric Eyerman. “This is our first commitment for such work on our SPS machines and showcases the need for advanced and higher‑scale manufacturing techniques.”