Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $20,706,384 for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $14,129,101 for the previous year, representing a 46% increase in losses [351]. - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $2,085,532, an increase of 45% compared to $1,440,428 in 2022 [364]. - Cost of revenue increased to $5,695,433 in 2023 from $4,859,599 in 2022, resulting in a gross margin loss of $3,609,901 [364]. - Total operating expenses rose significantly to $18,225,819 in 2023, up from $10,578,618 in 2022, driven by increases in research and development, selling and marketing, and general and administrative expenses [364]. - The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2023, was $20,706,384, compared to a net loss of $14,129,101 in 2022, reflecting a worsening of approximately 46% [364]. - The company reported a net loss per common share of $0.63 for 2023, an improvement from a loss of $2.59 per share in 2022 [364]. Cash Flow and Financing - Cash used in operating activities was $17,540,163 for 2023, up from $10,227,730 in 2022, indicating a 72% increase in cash outflow [351]. - The company raised $9,225,000 from the issuance of Senior Convertible Notes and Warrants in June 2023, and $5,000,000 from Junior Notes and Warrants in November 2023 [351]. - The company reported a net cash provided by financing activities of $17,976,360 in 2023, compared to $7,636,447 in 2022, representing a 135% increase [351]. - The company plans to finance operations through equity and debt financing, including a potential $100,000,000 from the Lincoln Park Purchase Agreement [351]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $2,148,700, down from $2,880,254 at the beginning of the period, a decrease of 26% [361]. Operational Efficiency and Cost Management - The company has initiated measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs, including temporary furloughs of employees, to align costs with anticipated near-term revenue [324]. - The company is implementing Six Sigma Lean methodologies to enhance manufacturing processes and reduce costs, aiming to improve product quality and decrease defects [327]. - The company anticipates requiring additional engineers and production personnel as manufacturing ramps up to meet customer demand [327]. - The company has incurred additional annual expenses as a public company, including costs related to directors' and officers' liability insurance and increased personnel costs [323]. Customer Dependence and Revenue Concentration - As of December 31, 2023, two customers accounted for 39% and 29% of the company's revenue, indicating a significant reliance on a small number of customers [336]. - The company has not experienced any collection issues with accounts receivable, indicating a stable financial position regarding customer payments [335]. - Revenue increased by $645,104 during the year ended December 31, 2023, driven by a $346,000 increase from additional shipments of BLTM-250 lasers and $296,000 from government contracts [389]. Research and Development - Research and development expenses increased to $5,462,680 in 2023, up from $4,546,057 in 2022, indicating a focus on technology development [364]. - The company anticipates continued investment in research and development to enhance existing products and develop new technologies [381]. - Research and development expenses rose by $916,623 in 2023, mainly due to an increase of approximately $1,600,000 in personnel expenses [389]. Marketing and Sales - Selling and marketing expenses surged to $1,539,690 in 2023, compared to $708,144 in 2022, highlighting increased efforts in market outreach [364]. - Selling and marketing expenses increased by $831,546 during the year ended December 31, 2023, attributed to higher personnel costs, including expenses related to a new Chief Marketing and Sales Officer [389]. Financial Position and Liabilities - The total current liabilities decreased from $14,590,504 in 2022 to $10,028,688 in 2023, reflecting a reduction in financial obligations [341]. - The company has an accumulated deficit of $81,898,692 as of December 31, 2023, compared to $61,192,308 at the end of 2022, reflecting a 34% increase in the deficit [362]. - Total current assets decreased to $4,293,509 in 2023 from $8,485,401 in 2022, a decline of 49% [361]. Risks and Future Outlook - The company is subject to risks including rapid technological change and dependence on key individuals, which could materially affect future operating results [331]. - Future operations are subject to risks including the need for further technology development and securing long-term financing [368]. - The company expects to incur net losses for the foreseeable future while expanding operations and investing in manufacturing, sales, and marketing [391]. Internal Controls - No changes in internal control over financial reporting were reported [407]. - Management's report on internal controls over financial reporting was evaluated [405]. - No disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure were noted [409].

Revenue Performance - The company reported a revenue decrease of $681,410 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to a reduction in laser system sales[57]. - Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $186,743, a decrease from $868,153 in the same period of 2022, representing a decline of approximately 78.5%[155]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, total revenue was $1,710,794, an increase of 70.1% compared to $1,005,528 for the same period in 2022[242]. - The Company recognized $32,500 of revenue from contract liabilities during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to nil in the same period of 2022[244]. Expenses and Losses - General and administrative expenses increased by $4,278,400 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022, driven by higher professional fees related to legal, compliance, and accounting matters[63]. - Total operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2023, were $4,207,682, an increase of 44% from $2,918,935 in the same period of 2022[155]. - The net loss for the three months ended September 30, 2023, was $(5,085,301), compared to $(3,923,219) for the same period in 2022, reflecting a 29.6% increase in losses[155]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the net loss was $15,959,530, compared to a net loss of $10,106,564 for the same period in 2022[173]. - The company anticipates incurring net losses for the foreseeable future, with no guarantee of achieving profitability even with increased revenue[199]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Net cash used in operating activities was $13,259,181 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $7,287,836 for the same period in 2022, reflecting increased operating expenses and changes in working capital[69]. - Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2023, were $1,626,730, down from $2,880,254 as of December 31, 2022, indicating a decrease of approximately 43.6%[153]. - Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period were $1,626,730, down from $4,047,780 at the end of September 2022[173]. - The company has incurred operating losses and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception, indicating ongoing financial challenges[199]. Inventory and Assets - The company recorded a one-time charge of $868,002 to increase the AO-650 inventory reserve during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, due to the transition from the NUBURU AO series to the BLTM series[62]. - The company reported a significant increase in excess and obsolete inventory reserve adjustments, totaling $868,002 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023[173]. - The company’s inventories, net, increased to $1,086,741 as of September 30, 2023, from $972,695 as of December 31, 2022[208]. - The total assets as of September 30, 2023, were $9,094,896, down from $13,122,172 as of December 31, 2022, a decrease of approximately 30.5%[153]. Shareholder Equity and Financing - The company had 35,554,624 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023, compared to 5,556,857 shares at the end of 2022, representing a significant increase in shares outstanding[153]. - The company raised $9,225,000 from the issuance of convertible notes and warrants in June 2023[177]. - The company has entered into a Lincoln Park Purchase Agreement, raising approximately $2,100,000 of common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2023[177]. - The Company issued Convertible Notes with a principal amount of $9,225,000, bearing an interest rate of 7.0% per annum, payable by June 23, 2026 or upon an Event of Default[270]. Business Operations and Strategy - The company announced the commercial launch of the BL-250 laser in January 2023 and the BL-1Kw in June 2023, shifting focus to manufacturing and shipping the BL series[49]. - The company aims to enhance productivity and cost efficiency for manufacturers in various sectors, including e-mobility and aerospace, through its high-power blue laser technology[45]. - The company expects selling and marketing expenses to rise in future periods as it expands its sales force and marketing efforts[55]. - The company expects to continue expanding operations by investing in manufacturing, sales and marketing, research and development, and infrastructure to support growth[199].

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