Financial Performance - CVD Equipment Corporation reported third quarter 2024 revenue of 8.2million,a31.477,000, compared to an operating loss of 1.0millionintheprioryearthirdquarter[8].−Netincomeforthethirdquarterwas0.2 million, or 0.03perbasicanddilutedshare,comparedtoanetlossof0.8 million, or 0.30perbasicanddilutedshare,intheprioryear[8].−CashandcashequivalentsasofSeptember30,2024,were10.0 million, down from 14.0millionasofDecember31,2023[8].OrdersandBacklog−ThebacklogasofSeptember30,2024,was19.8 million, up from 18.4millionatDecember31,2023,butdownfrom24.0 million at June 30, 2024[3]. - Orders for the third quarter were 4.1million,consistentwiththeprioryearthirdquarter[4].−CVDEquipmentCorporationreceiveda3.5 million follow-on order for its CVI/CVD3500 system from an existing aerospace customer in early November[2]. Market and Product Development - The company recognized a $1.0 million non-cash charge to reduce PVT150 inventory to net realizable value due to market changes[3]. - The silicon carbide market remains dynamic, with ongoing overcapacity and declining wafer pricing, but CVD is progressing with the shipment of its first PVT200 system[2]. - The company continues to invest in research and development and sales and marketing, focusing on aerospace & defense, high power electronics, and EV battery materials[4].