Micromem signs Strategic Solutions accelerating lab-to-fab commercialization effort.TORONTO -- Micromem Technologies Inc., ("Micromem") (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. ), today announced that it has retained the services of Strategic Solutions, a California-based engineering firm specializing in "lab-to-fab" transitions, to continue Micromem's pursuit of commercializing its HCS HCS - Heterogeneous Computer System A distributed system project. MRAM technology. The term "lab-to-fab" implies taking a technology out of a laboratory or an exploratory environment and placing it the hands of a fabricator fab·ri·cate tr.v. fab·ri·cat·ed, fab·ri·cat·ing, fab·ri·cates 1. To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: , or an applied environment. The engineers at Strategic Solutions will work directly with Micromem's Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Cynthia Kuper, to road map Micromem's HCS MRAM and to fabricate the memory. This road map provides specific information on what types of memory products HCS MRAM can replace and estimates the specific price points for given applications. Strategic Solutions also provides detailed specifications on the functioning of HCS MRAM as it scales and delivers discrete project plans and milestones for each step in the productization process. "These steps are necessary to achieve the goals of the company and bring what we feel is a superior performing MRAM to market," said Dr. Kuper. "The engineers we have employed will also represent our company in its negotiations with foundries and joint development partners." Micromem has been working around the clock to enhance their core technology to better scale and address its viability on a silicon substrate. The company has made recent inventions in FeRAM and has developed a silicon- based design of its HCS MRAM. These inventions are the subject of new patent applications that will be filed shortly. "Micromem is in a phase of growth where we are moving away from laboratory testing and into commercial development," said Joseph Fuda, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Micromem Technologies Inc. "Our engineers will provide the momentum behind this effort and will support our transition into commercial prototyping and productization." Listing: NASD NASD See: National Association of Securities Dealers NASD See National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). OTC-Bulletin Board - Symbol: "MMTIF" Shares issued: 66,469,449 SEC File No: 0-26005 About Micromem Technologies Inc. Micromem Technologies Inc. (www.micromeminc.com) is focused on the development of magnetic random access memory (MRAM) technology. We believe that once fully developed, this technology will be suitable for various applications including, without limitation, Radio Frequency Identification See RFID. (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. ). It is anticipated that RFID will be Micromem's first market objective. Micromem's primary technology was developed pursuant to an exclusive world wide commercial license issued by 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, ("UT") Pursuant to the terms of the license, Micromem can buy out the balance of the Company's financial obligations with respect to the patents and technology licensed by UT for a fixed fee. The MRAM development work was undertaken in accordance with research collaboration agreements among Micromem, the University of Toronto, Dr. Harry Ruda and OCE See AOCE. Inc., a not-for-profit corporation A not-for-profit corporation is a corporation created by statute, government or judicial authority that is not intended to provide a profit to the owners or members. A corporation that is organized to provide profits to its owners or members is a for-profit corporation. supported through the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade's (MEDT MEDT Military Equipment Delivery Team ) Ontario Centre of Excellence program. Micromem believes it has full control over the last three years of the technological innovations arising from the MRAM development work, including, as previously announced the development of the single bit memory prototype. 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 Micromem's filings with the Securities & Exchange Commission. For more information, please refer to Micromem's Annual Report on Form 20F 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. |
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