inTEST Receives Nearly $2 million in Orders for Thermonics Chillers for Electric Vehicle Production

inTEST Corporation (NYSE American: INTT), a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets which include automotive/EV, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, security, and semiconductor (“semi”), today announced that it has received from a major manufacturer of automobiles and electric vehicles (“EV”), $2 million in orders to provide a range of Thermonics Chillers with cooling capacities up to 14kw at -40 degrees Celsius. Units are scheduled to be delivered in the second half of 2023.

Nick Grant, President and CEO of inTEST, commented, “This win is a demonstration of the breadth of innovative test and process technology solutions we are providing to the EV market and an initial win for our Environmental Technologies Division in this targeted space. With this win, we now can add chillers as innovative solutions for the EV market, complementing our induction heating and battery testing solutions. It also is a testament to the effectiveness of our 5-Point Strategy for growth as we implement proactive sales and marketing strategies to identify, pursue and close on a broader array of opportunities in target markets. We expect to leverage this win to uncover more opportunities to expand our presence in this growth industry.”

inTEST’s Environmental Technologies Division will be supplying its Thermonics Chillers for use during testing, development and production of advanced, high-powered traction inverters which manage the flow of energy from the battery pack to the motor. Innovations in semiconductors and the application of silicon carbide (SiC) enable the recent advances in newer traction inverters. inTEST’s chillers are used to provide the required cooling needed for both the development of inverter technologies as well as providing test environments for production applications.

About inTEST Corporation

inTEST Corporation is a global supplier of innovative test and process technology solutions for use in manufacturing and testing in key target markets including automotive, defense/aerospace, industrial, life sciences, and security, as well as both the front-end and back-end of the semiconductor manufacturing industry. Backed by decades of engineering expertise and a culture of operational excellence, inTEST solves difficult thermal, mechanical, and electronic challenges for customers worldwide while generating strong cash flow and profits. inTEST’s strategy leverages these strengths to grow organically and with acquisitions through the addition of innovative technologies, deeper and broader geographic reach, and market expansion. For more information, visit www.intest.com.

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