CPS Technologies Awarded Phase I SBIR Contract from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) has secured a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy. The $125,000 contract, extending through April 2026, represents the company's sixth federal research award of 2025.
The project, led by Principal Investigator Marinos Blanas, aims to develop advanced high-performance impact limiters for safer transportation of spent nuclear fuel and high-level radioactive waste. These components are crucial for absorbing energy during potential accidents during rail transport to federal storage facilities.
This contract strengthens CPS's position in providing innovative materials solutions across various sectors, including electric vehicles, Navy ships, 5G infrastructure, and aerospace applications.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) ha ottenuto un contratto SBIR di Fase I dal Dipartimento dell'Energia degli Stati Uniti, Ufficio per l'Energia Nucleare. Il contratto da 125.000 dollari, valido fino ad aprile 2026, rappresenta la sesta premia federale di ricerca ottenuta dall'azienda nel 2025.
Il progetto, guidato dall'Investigatore Principale Marinos Blanas, ha l'obiettivo di sviluppare limitatori di impatto ad alte prestazioni avanzati per un trasporto più sicuro del combustibile nucleare esausto e dei rifiuti radioattivi di alto livello. Questi componenti sono cruciali per assorbire l'energia durante potenziali incidenti nel trasporto ferroviario verso strutture federali di stoccaggio.
Questo contratto rafforza la posizione di CPS nel fornire soluzioni innovative in materiali in diversi settori, tra cui veicoli elettrici, navi della Marina, infrastrutture 5G e applicazioni aerospaziali.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) ha conseguido un contrato SBIR de Fase I del Departamento de Energía de EE. UU., Oficina de Energía Nuclear. El contrato de 125.000 dólares, que se extiende hasta abril de 2026, representa la sexta adjudicación federal de investigación de la empresa en 2025.
El proyecto, dirigido por el Investigador Principal Marinos Blanas, tiene como objetivo desarrollar limitadores de impacto de alto rendimiento para un transporte más seguro del combustible nuclear gastado y desechos radiactivos de alto nivel. Estos componentes son cruciales para absorber la energía durante posibles accidentes en el transporte ferroviario hacia instalaciones federales de almacenamiento.
Este contrato fortalece la posición de CPS al proporcionar soluciones innovadoras de materiales en sectores como vehículos eléctricos, buques de la Marina, infraestructura 5G y aplicaciones aeroespaciales.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH)는 미국 에너지부 원자력에너지 사무국의 Phase I 소기업혁신연구(SBIR) 계약을 확보했습니다. 125,000달러 계약은 2026년 4월까지 연장되며, 2025년에 회사의 여섯 번째 연방 연구 수상에 해당합니다.
책임 연구원 Marinos Blanas가 이끄는 이 프로젝트는 고성능 충격 흡수 장치를 개발해 방사성 폐기물 운반의 안전성을 높이는 것을 목표로 합니다. 이 구성요소들은 철도 운송 중 잠재적 사고 시 에너지를 흡수하는 데 매우 중요합니다.
이 계약은 CPS가 전기차, 해군 함정, 5G 인프라, 항공우주 응용 등 다양한 분야에서 혁신적인 재료 솔루션을 제공하는 위치를 강화합니다.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) a obtenu un contrat SBIR de phase I du Département américain de l'Énergie, Bureau de l'Énergie Nucléaire. Le contrat de 125 000 dollars, qui se prolonge jusqu'en avril 2026, représente la sixième subvention fédérale de recherche obtenue par l'entreprise en 2025.
Le projet, dirigé par l'investigateur principal Marinos Blanas, vise à développer des limitateurs d'impact haute performance avancés pour un transport plus sûr du combustible nucléaire usé et des déchets radioactifs de haut niveau. Ces composants sont cruciaux pour absorber l'énergie lors d'éventuels accidents pendant le transport ferroviaire vers les installations fédérales de stockage.
Ce contrat renforce la position de CPS dans la fourniture de solutions innovantes en matériaux pour divers secteurs, notamment les véhicules électriques, les navires de la Marine, les infrastructures 5G et les applications spatiales.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) hat einen Phase-I-Vertrag im Rahmen des Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) vom US-Energieministerium, Büro für Nuklearenergie, erhalten. Der Vertrag über 125.000 USD, der bis April 2026 läuft, stellt die sechste staatliche Forschungsförderung des Unternehmens im Jahr 2025 dar.
Das von Principal Investigator Marinos Blanas geleitete Projekt zielt darauf ab, fortschrittliche Hochleistungs-Impact-Limiter für sichereren Transport von Spaltmaterial und hochradioaktivem Abfall zu entwickeln. Diese Bauteile sind entscheidend, um Energie bei potenziellen Unfällen während des Bahntransports zu bundesstaatlichen Lagerstätten zu absorbieren.
Dieser Vertrag stärkt CPS' Position, innovative Materiallösungen in verschiedenen Sektoren bereitzustellen, darunter Elektrofahrzeuge, Marineschiffe, 5G-Infrastruktur und Raumfahrtanwendungen.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) قد حصلت على عقد SBIR للمرحلة الأولى من مكتب الطاقة النووية بوزارة الطاقة الأمريكية. العقد بقيمة 125,000 دولار، ويمتد حتى أبريل 2026، ويمثل سادس جائزة بحث حكومية للشركة في عام 2025.
يقود المشروع الباحث الرئيسي مارينوس بلاناس، ويهدف إلى تطوير محدِّدات صدمات عالية الأداء من أجل نقل أكثر أماناً للوقود النووي المستهلك والنفايات النووية عالية المستوى. هذه المكونات حاسمة لامتصاص الطاقة أثناء الحوادث المحتملة أثناء النقل بالسكك الحديدية إلى مرافق التخزين الفيدرالية.
يعزز هذا العقد موقع CPS في تقديم حلول مبتكرة للمواد عبر قطاعات متعددة بما في ذلك المركبات الكهربائية، سفن البحرية، بنية 5G، وتطبيقات الفضاء.
CPS Technologies (NASDAQ: CPSH) 已从美国能源部核能办公室获得第一阶段小型企业创新研究（SBIR）合同。12.5万美元合同，有效期延长至2026年4月，代表公司在2025年的第六项联邦研究资助。
该项目在首席研究员Marinos Blanas的领导下，旨在开发高性能先进冲击限制器，以实现对放射性废料的更安全运输。这些组件对于在铁路运输到联邦存储设施的潜在事故中吸收能量至关重要。
此合同加强了CPS在包括电动汽车、海军舰艇、5G基础设施以及航空航天应用等领域提供创新材料解决方案的地位。
- Secured new $125,000 DOE contract, marking sixth federal research award in 2025
- Expands company's presence in nuclear energy sector with potential for future Phase II funding
- Strengthens relationship with Department of Energy for future opportunities
- Demonstrates company's expertise in advanced materials technology and innovation
- Relatively small contract value ($125,000) compared to typical government contracts
- Long development timeline extending to April 2026
- No guarantee of commercial success or Phase II funding
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CPS secured a $125K DOE contract to develop advanced materials for nuclear waste transportation safety, expanding their federal research portfolio.
CPS Technologies has secured a
The technical significance here extends beyond the modest contract value. Impact limiters have historically been constructed from conventional materials like wood, but CPS will apply their advanced materials expertise to develop superior alternatives. This represents a targeted application of the company's core competency in high-performance materials science to address specific safety challenges in nuclear material transport infrastructure.
The contract's timing is strategically relevant as nuclear energy continues to gain renewed attention in clean energy portfolios. By securing this work with Marinos Blanas as Principal Investigator through April 2026, CPS is positioning itself within the nuclear materials supply chain - a sector with significant long-term potential as nuclear power remains an important carbon-free energy source.
This award expands CPS' footprint in federal research and strengthens their relationship with the DOE specifically. While the immediate financial impact is modest, the real value lies in the potential for follow-on Phase II and III contracts if this development proves successful, potentially leading to larger production opportunities in the nuclear materials sector.
Sixth Federal Research Award of 2025 Expands the Company’s Work Advancing Novel Materials for Nuclear Energy
NORTON, Mass., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPS Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: CPSH) (“CPS” or the “Company”) today announced it has been awarded a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from the Office of Nuclear Energy within the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). This marks the company’s sixth federally funded research award of 2025 and its first new contract with the DOE this year. Marinos Blanas will serve as the Principal Investigator for the program, which is valued at approximately
The project will focus on developing a high-performance, sustainable impact limiter to enhance the safety of transporting spent nuclear fuel (SNF) and high-level radioactive waste (HLW). These materials are typically shipped via rail to federal facilities for interim storage, with impact limiters serving a critical role in absorbing energy during potential transportation accidents. Historically constructed from materials like wood, these structures are now being reimagined by CPS using advanced alternatives.
“CPS continues to deliver innovative materials and manufacturing solutions for our customers’ most demanding challenges,” said Brian Mackey, President & CEO of CPS. “This award again demonstrates our ability to translate our team’s deep expertise in materials science into practical, cost-effective technologies, while strengthening our relationship with the DOE. We’re proud to support the Office of Nuclear Energy in advancing the safe and sustainable transport of nuclear materials.”
This latest contract expands CPS’ growing portfolio of advanced materials initiatives and reinforces its leadership in applying novel solutions across a range of high-impact sectors.
About CPS
CPS is a technology and manufacturing leader in producing high-performance materials solutions for its customers. The company’s products and intellectual property address critical needs in a variety of applications, including electric trains and subway cars, wind turbines, hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, Navy ships, the smart electric grid, 5G infrastructure and others. CPS hermetic packages can be found in many Aerospace and Satellite applications. CPS’ armor products provide exceptional ballistic protection and environmental durability at very light weight. CPS is committed to innovation and to supporting our customers in building solutions for the transition to clean energy. The Company articulates its Vision as follows: “To pioneer the next generation of high-performance materials and solve the world’s toughest engineering challenges.”
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