Los Angeles, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2025) - California Nanotechnologies Corp. (TSXV: CNO) (OTCID: CANOF) ("Cal Nano" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with Germany-based Dr. Fritsch Sondermaschinen GmbH (Dr. Fritsch) to become a North American distributor and R&D services partner. Cal Nano will act as a distributor agent for Dr. Fritsch's larger-scale Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) equipment, including aftermarket services. In addition, Cal Nano will support Dr. Fritsch customers with developmental trials, pilot-scale validation, and material evaluation services.

"We are excited to formalize and deepen our relationship with Dr. Fritsch," stated Eric Eyerman, CEO. "Dr. Fritsch is a pioneer and global leader in the field of SPS/FAST, and supplier of our flagship MSP-5 machine in the Santa Ana facility. We believe this strategic partnership rounds out our equipment product portfolio along with combining our efforts to access more North American customers. While our focus is R&D and commercial manufacturing services, this initiative is complementary and important to growing SPS as a key technology for advanced materials."

"For Dr. Fritsch, the agreement with Cal Nano is a major milestone in our efforts to strengthen the company's presence in North America and to provide current and future U.S. customers with an even better service," stated Ute Wilkinson, President of Dr. Fritsch. "American customers, especially those in the defense and energy sectors who face export restrictions, will benefit from Cal Nano's robust testing, development, and production capabilities using Dr. Fritsch machines."

This agreement will remain in effect alongside the existing formal distributor relationship with Japan-based SUGA Co., Ltd. ("SUGA"). SUGA offers custom tunnel-type and lab-scale equipment that does not compete with Dr. Fritsch's larger machines.

Cal Nano is also pleased to host its inaugural SPS/FAST Experts Workshop 2026 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront in partnership with TMS 2026. Scheduled for March 19 to 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 Cal Nano's flagship facility which houses some of North America's largest SPS systems. Interested parties can view more details by visiting: calnanocorp.com/spsworkshop.

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. With our unique expertise in processing metallurgical powders into parts, global leaders trust us to help push the boundaries of applied material science. Headquartered in Greater Los Angeles, California, Cal Nano hosts advanced processing and testing machinery and capabilities across two manufacturing facilities for materials research and production needs. Our customers range from Fortune 500 companies to startups with programs spanning aerospace, renewable energy, defense, and semiconductors.

About Dr. Fritsch Sondermaschinen GmbH
Dr. Fritsch is a global leader in FAST/SPS technology, with more than 1,100 sinter presses installed across a wide range of industries worldwide since 1953. Renowned for its exceptionally short sintering cycles, the company's FAST/SPS systems enable the production of materials with outstanding properties and innovative combinations, while ensuring high productivity and low energy consumption. With a strong presence in North America for over 50 years, Dr. Fritsch serves both industrial and research customers, including leading universities throughout the United States.

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Source: California Nanotechnologies Corp.