Wrapping up a big spring conference season at ICMCTF 2025 and SVC TechCon 2025! ⚙️ A huge thank you to everyone who connected with the Cal Nano team. We dove into exciting discussions on advanced sputtering targets, materials innovation, and scaling powder-to-part production with SPS and cryogenic milling. Key takeaways : 🔹 Surging demand for custom PVD targets (refractory metals, ceramics, MMCs) 🔹 Growing interest from aerospace, energy, and automotive industries 🔹 New collaborations sparking around functional coatings and thin films 🔹 SPS/FAST gaining traction as a game-changer for R&D and production We’re thrilled about the partnerships taking shape and the momentum in advanced materials manufacturing. Missed us at the conferences? Drop us a message and let’s connect! 🚀 #ICMCTF2025 #SVCTechCon #SanDiego #Nashville #AdvancedMaterials #SputteringTargets #ThinFilms #CalNano #SoCal
California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF)
Nanotechnology Research
Cerritos, California 3,505 followers
Experts in Spark Plasma Sintering and Cryomilling
About us
California Nanotechnologies Inc, (Cal Nano) is North America’s premiere commercial FAST/SPS and Cryo-milling experts. Cal Nano has extensive experience in dozens of R&D and pilot production projects with Industrial partners, National Labs, and Universities. Projects successfully executed include developing and producing novel metallic alloys, HEAs, RHEAs, HTCs, and bonded or graded composite materials. During these programs, Cal Nano’s team successfully produced novel alloys and material systems in powdered form from elemental constituents using the company's Cryogenic Milling technology, followed by consolidation via Field Assisted Sintering Tech (FAST) aka Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). Parameter optimization studies are often needed to improve bulk material and final component properties. Cal Nano's newly expanded 20000 ft2 facility in Santa Ana, CA is suitable for further optimizations and scaling up of these manufacturing processes to meet growing demands and applications. Cal Nano’s equipment and process development capabilities include multiple in-house Spark Plasma Sintering systems, Cryogenic Mills, Planetary Mills, Inert Powder handling, Powder classifying and particle size analysis, mechanical testing, tooling design and fabrication. Cal Nano can produce new novel alloys and RHEAs materials and parts from 10-450mm in diameter and it has extensive experience sintering more complex shapes. Our Mission: Bringing next-generation materials to market with cutting-edge technologies. 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. We are trusted by global leaders to help push the boundaries of applied material science by utilizing our unique technical expertise and vision.
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http://www.calnanocorp.com
External link for California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF)
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- Nanotechnology Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Cerritos, California
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- material development, powder metallurgy, cryogenic milling, Spark Plasma Sintering, product development, cold forging and EFORM, thermal spray, scanning electron microscopy, materials science, and sputtering targets
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17220 Edwards
Cerritos, California 90703, US
Employees at California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF)
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Christopher Melnyk
CEO, Founder
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Eric Eyerman
CEO at California Nanotechnologies Corporation (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF)
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Ariel De Lima
Warehouse Manager at Nanotec Corporation
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Evander Ramos
SPS Project Manager at Cal Nano | Materials Science and Engineering | Los Angeles | Problem Solver
Updates
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California Nanotechnologies has completed installation of an SPS 2000 Spark Plasma Sintering system and an ALD system at the University of Connecticut for Dr. Alex Dupuy’s lab! This powerful combo will drive advanced materials research; bringing high-temp sintering and atomic-scale deposition together in one lab. Big thanks to Dr. Dupuy and the UConn team. Can’t wait to see what innovations come next! #SparkPlasmaSintering #AdvancedMaterials #ALD #MaterialsScience #UConn #CalNano #SPS #Nanotechnology #SoCal #Tech University of Connecticut
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Join us at SVC TechCon 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee! We’re excited to connect with you on May 20 (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and May 21 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM) at Booth #820, located at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. At Cal Nano, we specialize in manufacturing high-quality, custom sputtering and deposition targets, including challenging and specialty materials tailored for PVD, CVD, and other advanced coating processes. Here’s how we can support your projects: 🔆 Custom Target Fabrication: Utilizing FAST-SPS (Spark Plasma Sintering), we produce dense, uniform targets up to 17” (430 mm) outer diameter from virtually any material. 🔆 Rapid Material Development: Quickly prototype new compositions using our state-of-the-art cryogenic ball milling and planetary milling capabilities. 🔆 Specialized Materials: Expertly produce sputtering targets from refractory metals, advanced ceramics, and metal matrix composites (MMCs) suitable for both R&D and full-scale production. Interested in discussing your advanced coating needs? Schedule a meeting with our team during the conference, or visit the link below to learn more about our capabilities: https://lnkd.in/gVzn_Hea #CalNano #tech #Manufacturing #AdvancedMaterials #Techcon #Nashville #SVC2025
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We’re showcasing our selective powder deposition system, where custom powder patterns are placed into graphite tooling before undergoing Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS). This approach merges the design freedom of 3D printing with the speed and material performance of SPS, enabling advanced parts with engineered microstructures, functional gradients, and rapid densification in a single step. The result? Stronger, more efficient components with tailored properties and faster development cycles. #AdvancedManufacturing #AdditiveManufacturing #MaterialsScience #Manufacturing #3DPrinting #SPS #innovation #CalNano #SoCal #California
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🧪 Attending ICMCTF 2025? Come see us at Booth #404 to explore advanced sputtering and deposition targets for PVD, CVD, and specialty coatings! We specialize in: ✔️ Custom SPSed sputtering targets from unique powders ✔️ Tailored solutions for aerospace, energy, and tribology ✔️ Rapid powder-to-part production using Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and cryogenic milling We help teams: 🔸 Develop dense, uniform targets with precise microstructures 🔸 Work with refractory metals, ceramics, and MMCs for R&D or production 🔸 Accelerate innovation in functional coatings and thin films 📅 Visit us: Tuesday, May 13 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday, May 14 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Stop by Booth #404! We can’t wait to see you! #ICMCTF2025 #AdvancedCoatings #SputterTargets #ThinFilms #MaterialsScience #SparkPlasmaSintering #PVD #CVD #Aerospace #Energy #Tribology #CalNano
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Just wrapped up a great week at PacRim16 and GOMD 2025 in Vancouver! It was a positive and energizing conference and we had the chance to share our work on Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) for advanced ceramics, connect with leaders in the field, and learn about the latest developments in ceramic processing and technology. Our presentation on SPS as a low-cost, energy-efficient solution for advanced ceramics manufacturing sparked some great conversations, and it’s clear there’s growing interest in how this technology can support the future of the industry. We’re continuing to explore and expand the role of SPS in ceramics, and we’re excited about what’s ahead. Thanks to everyone who stopped by our booth and attended the talk! #PacRim16 #GOMD2025 #AdvancedMaterials #Ceramics #SPS #CalNano #MaterialsScience Eric Eyerman Christopher Melnyk California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF)
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California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF) reposted this
Exciting news from Carbon SiC Technologies, Inc. We are thrilled to announce our expansion and relocation to a larger headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, better suited to fuel our groundbreaking work in the defense, automotive, and aerospace sectors. With our cutting-edge proprietary technologies, including patented and patent-pending innovations, we have revolutionized the manufacturing process. Our composites, such as fiber reinforced ceramics, carbon-carbon (CFC), and ultra high temperature ceramics (UHTC), once taking up to 6 months to produce and costing thousands of dollars, can now be manufactured in a day at significantly reduced costs. Interested in how our advancements can elevate your projects? Don't hesitate to reach out to start a conversation about your specific needs. Exciting times lie ahead!
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California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF) reposted this
It was a honor and pleasure to help these great panelists spread the good word on the latest advancements in ceramics processing at the Ceramics /thermal management Expo in Novi Michigan. I could talk about FAST-Spark Plasma Sintering for hours haha! California Nanotechnologies Inc (TSX.V: CNO.V, OTCMKTS: CANOF)
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Heading to Ceramics Expo next week? Don’t miss the Closing Panel! Cal Nano’s very own Christopher Melnyk, Director of Business Development, will be joining a powerhouse panel at Ceramics Expo 2025 to discuss how advanced #ceramics are outperforming traditional polymers and metals in some of the most demanding applications. Panel: Outperforming Polymers and Metals with Advanced Ceramics Processing and Machining Date: Tuesday, April 29 Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm From nanostructuring to ultrasonic machining and hot isostatic pressing, the discussion will explore how cutting-edge ceramic processing is transforming industries like #aerospace, #defense, and medical devices. Chris will also be highlighting Cal Nano’s work in “Shaping the Future of Materials with Cryogenic Milling and FAST-SPS” - - an introduction to our unique combination of Cryogenic Milling and Spark Plasma Sintering (FAST), which enables rapid production of novel materials and semi-finished components. Catch Chris and the other incredible speakers as they share their insights on the future of high-performance #materials. See you in Michigan!! #CalNano #SoCal #Michigan #AdvancedMaterials #Engineering #
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California Nanotechnologies Corp. ("Cal Nano" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has received two purchase orders from Oerlikon Metco (US) Inc., a subsidiary of OC Oerlikon Corporation (“Oerlikon”) (SWX: OERL), and AbTech Industries Inc. (“AbTech”) to cryomill materials for commercial production. These orders reinforce the growing demand for Cal Nano’s advanced materials manufacturing services. In addition, the Company has successfully completed its ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems certification, a requirement to qualify for a broader scope of potential commercial production contracts. This certification is for the Company’s Spark Plasma Sintering technologies and spans both its manufacturing locations in Cerritos and Santa Ana, California. "Today is an important milestone in Cal Nano’s history," stated CEO Eric Eyerman. "We have successfully made the transition from being a pure research and development (R&D) manufacturing service provider over the last six years to now also serving our customers’ commercial applications and needs. These orders, along with the ISO 9001 certification, set us up well as we build our commercial platform and solidify our presence as a domestic advanced materials manufacturer." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gBikEn_m #CalNano #SoCal #AdvancedManufacturing #SparkPlasmaSintering #CryoMilling #MaterialsScience #AdvancedMaterials #MicroCaps #MicroCap
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