Released on: August 14, 2008, 5:53 am

Press Release Author: Micralyne Inc

Industry: Electronics

Press Release Summary: EDMONTON, ALBERTA - Micralyne Inc., a world leading MEMS
foundry, was pleased to announce its continued support for the Micralyne
Microsystems Design Award presented at the CMC Microsystems Annual Symposium.
Micralyne has supported the TEXPO student competition awards since 2001.

Press Release Body: In previous years, Micralyne's CEO Chris Lumb has been in
attendance to present the award to the recipient. "Micralyne has always been
supportive of the MEMS Industry, and by our continuous support of the Microsystems
Design Award, we know we are encouraging new talent to join the field of MEMS
Technology" said Chris Lumb about Micralyne's involvement.

Award Overview
The Micralyne Microsystems Design Award is open to students in a graduate degree
program in a Canadian university. The award will be made to the competitor who
demonstrates the most novel and industrially relevant research results in the
following areas of microsystems: MEMS, microfluidics, materials research and
system-related developments that include research in these areas.

The award will be presented as part of the CMC Annual Symposium, taking place
October 14-15, 2008 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Ottawa. The TEXPO competition
process consists of a Call for Papers from CMC Microsystems, CMC review's the
abstracts and accept researchers into the competition. Judging takes place on site
at the Symposium and the awards are presented at our Annual Awards Banquet, the
evening of October 15th.

About Micralyne
Micralyne develops and manufactures MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems)-based
products. MEMS technology enables industrial components to be significantly smaller,
faster and less expensive. Micralyne's micron-scale solutions (1 mm = 1000 microns)
are found in optical switching technology, lab-on-a-chip medical devices, and
commercial press equipment.

For more information please contact:
Isaac Saraga
Communications Associate
Micralyne Inc
780.431.4403
isaacs@micralyne.com
www.micralyne.com

Web Site: http://www.micralyne.com

Contact Details: Isaac Saraga
Communications Associate
Micralyne Inc
780.431.4403
isaacs@micralyne.com