California Nanotechnologies Announces Commissioning of New Advanced Materials Processing Facility

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California Nanotechnologies Corp. (TSXV: CNO) (OTC Pink: CANOF) has commissioned a new 19,500-square-foot manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, California. The facility is now operational with a large MSP-5 Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) machine and cryomills available for production. This expansion provides infrastructure for recently purchased equipment and space for potential production requirements, warehousing, and custom tooling.

The company has started running parts on the new MSP-5 machine for a green steel cleantech customer. Additional equipment, including multiple cryomills and a mid-sized SPS2000 machine, is expected to come online over time. Cal Nano has also added pre- and post-processing services and custom tooling manufacturing capabilities.

Cal Nano made a repayment of US$338,335 on its loan to Omni-Lite Industries Canada Inc., reducing the total outstanding loans to US$600,000.

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• Commissioning of new 19,500-square-foot manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, California
• Large MSP-5 Spark Plasma Sintering machine and cryomills now operational for production
• Expanded manufacturing capabilities and infrastructure
• First parts already running on new MSP-5 machine for green steel cleantech customer
• Addition of pre- and post-processing services and custom tooling manufacturing capabilities
• Repayment of US$338,335 on loan, reducing total outstanding loans to US$600,000

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Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - September 16, 2024) - California Nanotechnologies Corp. (TSXV: CNO) (OTC Pink: CANOF) ("Cal Nano" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the commissioning of its new manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, California. The 19,500-square-foot facility is operational with the large MSP-5 Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) machine and cryomills now available for production for customers.

This marks an important milestone in expanding the Company's manufacturing capabilities and footprint. This expansion provides the necessary infrastructure to operate its recently purchased equipment and creates additional space for potential production requirements, warehousing, and custom tooling. This infrastructure includes increased electrical current capacity, liquid nitrogen storage, and other associated upgrades.

"We are proud to open a first-of-its-kind facility in North America, which will bring commercial access to state-of-the-art technologies and machinery for processing advanced materials," stated CEO Eric Eyerman. "We have already started to run our first parts on the new MSP-5 machine for our green steel cleantech customer. Our mission is to help clients push the boundaries of material science and innovation, and the new equipment will allow us to execute on larger volumes, batches, and part sizes."

Cal Nano also expects other purchased equipment to come online over time, which includes multiple cryomills and a mid-sized SPS2000 machine.

In addition, pre- and post-processing services and custom tooling manufacturing are becoming more important aspects of Cal Nano's manufacturing services. Adding to existing processing offerings, a molybdenum wire EDM (electrical discharge machine), an advanced cutting mill, and additional machining capabilities are expected to be available for customers who require ancillary parts and services at the new facility.

All these investments have resulted in a North American leading portfolio of advanced material processing technologies across its Cerritos and Santa Ana facilities. This includes the largest SPS machine commercially available for production and R&D manufacturing services, cryomills with batch sizes ranging from 0.5 kg to 25.0+ kg, and ancillary machinery and services.

Lastly, Cal Nano has made a repayment of US$338,335 on its loan payable to Omni-Lite Industries Canada Inc. ("Omni-Lite") in late August 2024, bringing the total of its outstanding loans to US$600,000. As of the payment date, the Omni-Lite loan balance was less than the Company's current cash and cash equivalents balance.

About California Nanotechnologies Corp.
At Cal Nano, we envision a world in which our advanced technologies are used to help make the most innovative products on this planet and beyond. Global leaders trust us to help push the boundaries of applied material science by utilizing our unique technical expertise and vision. Headquartered in Greater Los Angeles, California, Cal Nano hosts advanced processing and testing capabilities for materials research and production needs. Customers range from Fortune 500 companies to startups with programs spanning aerospace, renewable energy, defense, and semiconductors.

For further information, please contact:

California Nanotechnologies Corp.
Eric Eyerman, CEO
T: +1 (562) 991-5211
info@calnanocorp.com

Panolia Investor Relations Inc.
Brandon Chow, Principal & Founder
T: +1 (647) 598-8815
brandon@panoliair.com

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FAQ

What new facility has California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) commissioned?

California Nanotechnologies has commissioned a new 19,500-square-foot manufacturing facility in Santa Ana, California, which is now operational with a large MSP-5 Spark Plasma Sintering machine and cryomills available for production.

What equipment is now operational at California Nanotechnologies' (CANOF) new facility?

The large MSP-5 Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) machine and cryomills are now operational and available for production at the new facility in Santa Ana, California.

How much did California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) repay on its loan in August 2024?

California Nanotechnologies made a repayment of US$338,335 on its loan payable to Omni-Lite Industries Canada Inc. in late August 2024, bringing the total of its outstanding loans to US$600,000.

What new services has California Nanotechnologies (CANOF) added with its facility expansion?

California Nanotechnologies has added pre- and post-processing services and custom tooling manufacturing capabilities, including a molybdenum wire EDM, an advanced cutting mill, and additional machining capabilities.