Mr. Eric Eyerman reports

CALIFORNIA NANOTECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES PURCHASE ORDERS FOR PRODUCTION OF NUCLEAR REACTOR CONTROL RODS

California Nanotechnologies Corp. has received two purchase orders valued at approximately $196,250 (U.S.) from a U.S.-based company specializing in the development of advanced small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). The orders are to produce boron-carbide (B4C) reactor control rods, which will be installed in the customer's first demonstration reactor. Production of the rods are now under way, and deliveries are expected to be scheduled over the coming weeks.

"With U.S. energy demand shifting rapidly, Cal Nano is proud to support the next generation of clean, reliable nuclear power," stated Eric Eyerman, chief executive officer. "Our ability to move from concept to finished parts quickly makes us a trusted manufacturing partner for innovators in advanced energy materials. As demand for industrial electricity continues to increase, we're excited to play a critical role in strengthening the domestic nuclear supply chain."

The client established its relationship with California Nanotechnologies in October, 2025. In a period of a few weeks, California Nanotechnologies was selected as a manufacturing partner because of the company's ability to execute the target specifications of the reactor control rods on an accelerated timeline. California Nanotechnologies' unique expertise with advanced materials and ability to fabricate the required custom tooling in-house were important factors in meeting the client's requirements.

The manufacturing services are being executed out of California Nanotechnologies' Santa Ana facility with the MSP-5 spark plasma sintering (SPS) machine, along with ancillary equipment and processing.

In addition, California Nanotechnologies will host its inaugural SPS/FAST Experts Workshop 2026 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in partnership with TMS 2026. Scheduled for March 19 to March 20, 2026, the two-day event will feature expert presentations, collaborative networking opportunities and live demonstrations of advanced sintering technologies. Participants will also have an opportunity to tour California Nanotechnologies' flagship facility, which houses some of North America's largest SPS systems. Interested parties are invited to reserve their places by contacting spsworkshop@calnanocorp.com.

About California Nanotechnologies Corp.

At California Nanotechnologies, the company envisions a world in which the company's advanced technologies are used to help make the most innovative products on this planet and beyond. With California Nanotechnologies' unique expertise in processing metallurgic powders into parts, global leaders trust the company to help push the boundaries of applied material science. Headquartered in greater Los Angeles, Calif., California Nanotechnologies hosts advanced processing and testing machinery and capabilities across two manufacturing facilities for materials research and production needs. California Nanotechnologies' customers range from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups with programs spanning aerospace, renewable energy, defence and semiconductors.

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