Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company's Q4 2024 revenue was $7.4 million, an 80.3% increase from $4.1 million in Q4 2023, but lower than $8.2 million in Q3 2024 [6][15] - Full-year revenue for 2024 was $26.9 million, an 11.5% increase from $24.1 million in 2023 [6][20] - Gross profit for Q4 2024 was $2 million, with a gross profit margin of 27.3%, compared to a negative gross profit of $348,000 in Q4 2023 [18] - The operating income for Q4 was $35,000, compared to an operating loss of $2.5 million in Q4 2023 [19] - The net income for Q4 was $132,000 or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.3 million or $0.33 per share in Q4 2023 [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue from the CVD Equipment segment increased by $2.8 million, while the SDC segment saw an increase of $0.5 million in Q4 2024 [16] - Orders for the full year 2024 were $28.1 million, up from $25.8 million in 2023, marking an 8.9% increase [9] - The SDC segment's revenue was 28.8% higher than in Q4 2023, driven by strong demand for gas delivery systems [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The silicon carbide market remains challenging due to global overcapacity and declining wafer prices [8] - The backlog as of December 31, 2024, was $19.4 million, a 4.9% increase from $18.4 million at the end of 2023 [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on four key strategic segments: Aerospace & Defense, Microelectronics, Energy Storage, and Industrial [11] - The end of life for the MesoScribe product line was completed in 2024 to concentrate on core CVD and SDC product lines [11] - The company aims to build critical customer relationships while managing expenses to achieve long-term profitability and positive cash flow [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expects fluctuations in orders and revenue levels due to the nature of emerging growth markets [12] - The geopolitical environment and potential tariffs may affect the supply chain and increase costs [12] - The company is optimistic about its cash flow and working capital needs for the next 12 months [26] Other Important Information - The company recognized gains on equipment sales of $717,000 from the MesoScribe segment, which ceased operations as of September 30, 2024 [23] - The working capital at December 31, 2024, was $13.9 million, down from $14.3 million at the end of the previous year [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: How did the large $10 million silicon carbide coating order come about? - The order was developed through a combination of customer needs and the company's advertising efforts [32][34] Question: Are there other entities that might need similar solutions? - Yes, there is potential for other customers in the industrial space, but it depends on market growth [38][41] Question: What are the prospects for new orders for PVT200 systems? - Uncertainty exists due to overcapacity and pricing issues in the wafer market [44] Question: How many major aerospace engine manufacturers are there? - There are four major manufacturers, with the company currently having relationships with three [48] Question: What is the outlook for spare parts orders from the aerospace customer? - Spare parts orders declined during COVID, but there is an increase in demand now [62] Question: Are there potential opportunities in the battery materials business? - The company is exploring opportunities beyond its current customer, 1D, but the market is competitive [68] Question: What is the status of the PVT200 system in the field? - The system is meeting performance specifications, but demand will depend on market conditions [71][75] Question: Will operating margins improve in the future? - Margins are expected to improve if overhead is absorbed effectively and first article costs are controlled [85]

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