'MNS KOREA 2016' to be held at KINTEX for 3 days starting from the 13th
Six high-tech exhibitions, including advanced ceramics, high-performance materials, and smart sensors, held together

The 'International Micro-Nano System Exhibition and Symposium 2016,' a specialized exhibition for advanced technology micro-nano system business, will be held at KINTEX in Goyang City for three days from July 13 (Wed) to 15 (Fri).

MNS KOREA has been held annually since 2008, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning. This year, in particular, it is being held under the joint management of the Society for Micro- and Nano-Systems and the Nano-Convergence Industry Research Association.

MNS KOREA consists of a specialized exhibition focused on materials, equipment, and application technologies required for the manufacturing of micro-nano systems, and a symposium where the latest domestic and international micro-nano system technology trends and research achievements can be checked. It is expected that the convergence of technologies from other industrial sectors will not only create new businesses but also significantly contribute to understanding domestic and international MEMS market trends and promoting diverse collaborations among industry, academia, and research institutes.


For this year's exhibition, companies possessing outstanding technological capabilities in the domestic micro-nanosystems field, as well as leading research institutions, are expected to participate and showcase innovative technologies and products.

Key participating companies and products include Gigalane, which will showcase the DRIE Etcher used in the core process of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing; Senplus, which will present an LED Module capable of achieving higher brightness and color compared to existing projectors, as well as a low-power MEMS scanning mirror, a key factor in determining projector performance and miniaturization; Koryo Optron, which will exhibit wired communication devices related to optical communication and MEMS scanners; and Mediconex, which plans to introduce cutting-edge wearable devices equipped with technologies such as exercise tracking, heart rate monitoring, and wireless charging.

In addition, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Micro-Nano Fabrication Center, a major participating institution, plans to showcase the Korea Institute of Science and Technology's MEMS and nano-process foundry services, while the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology plans to present its three key research areas leading national industrial development, as well as achievements in the development of core source technologies and support for commercialization technologies. In particular, this year sees expanded participation from university laboratories focusing on micro-nano systems, with Yonsei University, Kookmin University, POSTECH, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, and KAIST scheduled to participate.

The concurrently held symposium is organized around the theme of 'Wearable Healthcare MicroNano System' to align with recent trends, featuring an introduction to key MEMS technologies related to future healthcare. A total of six speakers from representative institutions, companies, and universities are scheduled to present technological trends on the subject. It is expected that this symposium will significantly contribute to expanding mutual cooperation among industry, academia, and research institutes by sharing the research achievements of outstanding domestic researchers.

Furthermore, MNS KOREA shares visitors and exhibitors by co-hosting with related new technology exhibitions every year to foster a technology convergence business environment and provide visitors with diverse technology shopping opportunities. Similar to last year, it is being held jointly with exhibitions on micro-nano systems, nanotechnology, laser technology, and ceramic technology. This year, by newly launching exhibitions in the fields of advanced smart sensors and high-performance new materials—which have recently been gaining increasing attention and interest—the scope of exhibited items and technologies is becoming even more diverse in the field of next-generation convergence materials and solutions.

Kim Yong-jun, President of the Society of Micro-Nano Systems and Chairman of the Exhibition Organizing Committee, said, “This year’s event is an important occasion to consolidate core domestic capabilities in the field of micro-nano systems, and we will contribute to expanding exchange and cooperation between industry and academia so that excellent technologies can be utilized in industry.”

Admission to the exhibition is free through pre-registration, and applications are accepted via the website until July 11. Additionally, registration for the symposium is also open via the website, and a discount on the participation fee is available only during the pre-registration period (until July 6). For more details, please refer to the announcements on the website.