About
Cal Nano

Our Mission:

Bringing next generation materials to market with cutting-edge technologies.
 

Our Vision: 

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.

Our Values:

• Employees first corporate structure - At Cal Nano, we prioritize the well-being and satisfaction of its employees before all else. By putting employees first, we aim to create a positive and productive work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation. This leads to better employee retention, engagement, and ultimately, better business outcomes.
• We strive to constantly improve, grow & innovate - We are committed to continuously improving our products, services, and processes. We recognize that staying ahead of the competition requires constant innovation and adaptation to changing market conditions. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and encouraging experimentation, we can identify new opportunities and stay ahead of the curve
• Adapt to our customer’s needs - We emphasize the importance of being customer-centric and responsive to their needs. At Cal Nano, we recognize that customer needs are constantly evolving, and we must be agile enough to adapt quickly to changing demands.
• We act with integrity to meet or beat expectations - We understand the importance of maintaining a high level of ethical conduct in all business dealings. We recognize that trust is critical to building and maintaining long-term relationships with customers, partners, and employees. By acting with integrity and meeting or exceeding expectations, we can build a strong reputation and establish ourselves as a trusted and reliable partner in the marketplace.

Company Overview:

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.

Cal Nano’s Core Technologies - Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS) and Cryogenic Milling.

Spark Plasma Sintering (SPS)(aka Field Assisted Sintering Technology (FAST))

SPS is an advanced sintering & bonding technique for all varieties of materials including metallic alloys, high-temp ceramics, high entropy alloys, and everything in between. Cal Nano provides powder consolidation and material bonding toll services via its multiple Spark Plasma Sintering Systems for everything from fundamental R&D to production. Parts can be sintered from sizes ranging from 10 mm-450 mm OD and max temperature of 2500 C. Cal Nano also has inert glove box handling capabilities for nanomaterials and powders sensitive to air/oxygen.

Cryogenic Milling

Cryogenic Milling is a cutting-edge powder processing technique used for particle size reduction (to nano scale), mechanical alloying and nano-grain refinement. This process is high energy attrition ball milling at cryogenic temperatures which provides unique benefits to traditional milling/mixing technology. Cal Nano provides toll services for R&D along with production and has multiple milling systems on-site.

Other Services offered by Cal Nano

• Spark Plasma Sintering & Hot Pressing Tooling fabrication & design
• Wire EDM & machining of metals and metallic alloys
• Tensile, Compression and Hardness Testing
• Planetary Ball Milling
• V-blending/ Tumble Milling
• Particle Size Analysis via laser diffraction