Micromem Technologies Highlights New Memory Technology At NanoBusiness Conference 2005.TORONTO -- Micromem Technologies Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :MMTIF) a Toronto-based developer of magnetic random access memory (MRAM (Magnetic RAM) A non-volatile, random access memory technology that is designed to initially replace flash memory and, potentially, DRAM memory. MRAM uses magnetic, thin film elements on a silicon substrate that can be built on the same chip with the logic circuits. ), provided a corporate overview and introduction to their technology during the 4th Annual NanoBusiness Conference, held May 23 - 25 at the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Marriot Financial Center. Dr. Cynthia Kuper, Chief Technology Officer, appeared on a plenary panel on Tuesday, May 24, to discuss "Nano Firsts," and how MRAM differs from competing memory technologies. Dr. Kuper explained why MRAM is particularly well suited to the growing RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. market, and highlighted the company's current business strategy and major technology milestones in the development of MRAM technology for the RFID market. In addition to Dr. Kuper's presentation, Steven Van Fleet, Senior RFID Consultant for Micromem participated in a plenary panel discussion on nanotechnology systems integration on Tuesday, May 24. Mr. Van Fleet discussed technical challenges and industry standards affecting nano systems integration. Semiconductor memories have shown a four-fold density increase every three years since the early 1970's. At the same time, prices have dropped dramatically. But, it is becoming increasingly clear that conventional memory technology faces daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin problems. Demanding applications in the mobility market require increasing speed and power, and fragmented markets due to product innovations, like Apple's i-Pod, mean high volume manufacturing demand for many different memory products. As demand is growing, products are shrinking and reaching the limits of conventional CMOS memory (1) A small, battery-backed memory bank in a computer that holds configuration settings. See BIOS setup. (2) Memory made of CMOS. See CMOS. . These problems demand new memory technologies and MRAM is poised to become the solution with near-term commercial viability. Listing: NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). OTC-Bulletin Board - Symbol: "MMTIF" Shares issued: 60,898,021 (as of May 20, 2005) SEC File No: 0-26005 About Micromem Technologies Inc. Since 2000, Micromem (OTCBB:MMTIF) has been devoted to the development of MRAM technology. Once fully developed, this technology will be suitable for various applications including Radio Frequency Identification See RFID. (RFID) tags, which will be Micromem's first market objective. All MRAM development work is undertaken pursuant to research collaboration agreements among Micromem, the University of Toronto Research at the University of Toronto has been responsible for the world's first electronic heart pacemaker, artificial larynx, single-lung transplant, nerve transplant, artificial pancreas, chemical laser, G-suit, the first practical electron microscope, the first cloning of T-cells, , Dr. Harry Ruda and the Ontario Centers of Excellence (OCE See AOCE. ), Inc., a not-for-profit corporation supported through the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's (MEDT MEDT Military Equipment Delivery Team ) OCE program. About the NanoBusiness Alliance The NanoBusiness Alliance's mission is to create a collective voice for the advancing nanotechnology industry and develop a range of initiatives to support the nanotechnology business community. Among the NanoBusiness Alliance's goals are the development of research and education programs, public policy and lobbying initiatives, public awareness campaigns, and industry support networks. The NanoBusiness Alliance is located in New York, NY and soon will be opening an additional office in Washington, DC. For additional information, please visit http://www.nanobusiness.org. The 4th Annual NanoBusiness Conference was held at the New York Marriott Financial Center, May 22 - 25, 2005. Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this news release that are not historical facts, including statements about plans and expectations regarding products and opportunities, demand and acceptance of new or existing products, capital resources and future financial results are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause Micromem's actual results in future periods to differ materially from those expressed or suggested herein. These uncertainties and risks include, without limitation, the inherent uncertainty of research, product development and commercialization, the impact of competitive products and patents, our ability to fund our current and future business strategies and respond to the effect of economic and business conditions generally as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in Micromen's filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission. For more information, please refer to Micromem's Annual Report on Form 20-F and its Form 6-Ks as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Micromem is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any obligation) to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. No securities regulatory authority has approved or disapproved of this news release. Micromem Technologies Inc. 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