MST is hosting a free private seminar in Osaka and Nagoya. We will introduce the latest analytical techniques based on case studies. Please make a reservation! ★Participants will receive a gift★ MST Private Seminar in Osaka and Nagoya - Introducing the Latest Analytical Techniques through Case Studies ●Osaka Venue June 19, 2013 (Wednesday) Registration starts at 12:00 PM (Seminar starts at 1:00 PM) AP Osaka Station Front, Umeda 1-chome, B2F AP Hall 2 〒530-0001 Osaka City, Kita Ward, Umeda 1-chome, 12-12 Tokyo Tatemono Umeda Building B1F・2F (Former Watanabe Recruit Building) ●Nagoya Venue June 27, 2013 (Thursday) Registration starts at 12:00 PM (Seminar starts at 1:00 PM) Wink Aichi, 10th Floor, Room 1002 〒450-0002 Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City, Nakamura Ward, Meieki 4-chome, 4-38 ●Seminar Content - Explanation of analytical methods - Analysis and evaluation of wide-gap semiconductors - Analysis and evaluation of secondary batteries (Osaka) / Analysis and evaluation of fine devices (Nagoya) - Analysis and evaluation of solar cells (Osaka) / Analysis and evaluation of organic EL (Nagoya) - Analysis of food and cosmetics ★For detailed program information and reservations, please see the link.★

Battery Japan is an international specialized exhibition where all technologies, components, materials, and equipment necessary for the research, development, and manufacturing of secondary batteries and storage batteries come together. MST will propose solutions using analysis in the research, development, and manufacturing sites of secondary batteries. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ● Event Dates February 27 (Wednesday) to March 1 (Friday), 2013, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM [Only on the last day, March 1 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM] ● Venue Tokyo Big Sight ● Exhibition Location West Hall 1, W2-30 Look for the "MST" logo as a marker. ★☆ Analysis Consultation Session! ★☆ During the event, we will offer analysis consultations at the MST booth. We will address everyday issues such as "I can't do ○○" or "I don't understand ○○." Please make use of this opportunity to solve your problems! ◆ Analysis Case Panels Installed Our analysis staff will introduce specific material analysis cases. <Main Content> ・Separator Evaluation ・Heating Degradation Test ・Evaluation of Si Negative Electrode ・Evaluation of Electrode Materials ・In-situ Crystal Evaluation of Positive Electrode LiFePO4

PV EXPO is an exhibition where components, materials, equipment, cells, and modules necessary for the research, development, and manufacturing of solar cells are showcased all in one place. At the MST booth, we will hold a seminar on solar cell analysis. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ● Dates February 27 (Wednesday) to March 1 (Friday), 2013, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM [On the final day, March 1 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM] ● Venue Tokyo Big Sight ● Exhibition Location East Exhibition Hall, Hall 5 Evaluation, Measurement, and Inspection Zone, East E40-19 Look for the "MST" logo as a marker. ● Exhibition Content We will hold free seminars on the following three topics every day at the booth. Please feel free to stop by! ★ All participants in the seminars will receive a seminar booklet and MST original goods as a gift. ★ ○ We accept seat reservations ○ We anticipate that it will be crowded on the day. To ensure you can enjoy your visit comfortably, we recommend securing a seat. Please contact us with your desired lecture time and the number of reserved seats at the contact information below. Tel: 03-3749-2525 E-Mail: info@mst.or.jp

We will hold a private seminar hosted by MST. We will introduce the latest analytical techniques based on case studies. We sincerely look forward to your participation. ●Overview MST Private Seminar in Tokyo - Introducing the Latest Analytical Techniques through Case Studies ●Date and Time January 31, 2013 (Thursday) Reception starts at 12:30 (Seminar begins at 13:30), closing at 18:30 You may enter and exit freely during the seminar hours. ●Location Tokyo International Forum, 4th Floor, Room G409 3-5-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0005 TEL: 03-5221-9000 ●Access http://www.t-i-forum.co.jp/general/access/ ●Participation Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) ●Participation Benefits 20% off analytical service voucher Seminar text Poster session text ●Program We will hold a seminar and a poster session. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 　　For more details, please see the link. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

We will be holding a private seminar hosted by MST. We will introduce the latest analytical techniques based on case studies. We sincerely look forward to your participation. ●Overview MST Private Seminar Nagoya - Introducing the Latest Analytical Techniques through Case Studies ・Date and Time August 23, 2012 (Thursday) Reception from 12:30 PM, Closing at 6:00 PM You can enter and exit freely during the seminar hours. ・Location Winc Aichi (Aichi Prefectural Industrial Labor Center) 12th Floor, Room 1201 〒450-0002 4-4-38 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture TEL: 052-571-6131 ・Access http://www.winc-aichi.jp/access/ ・Participation Fee Free (Pre-registration is required) ●Participation Benefits ・20% off analytical service coupon ・Seminar text ・Poster session text ●Program We will hold a seminar and a poster session. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ 　　For more details, please see the link ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Interfex Japan is an international specialized exhibition where all the equipment, systems, and technologies necessary for the manufacturing and research and development of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and detergents are showcased together. MST will propose solutions using analysis in the research and development and manufacturing sites of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ● Event Dates June 27 (Wednesday) to June 29 (Friday), 2012, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM [Only on the final day, June 29 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM] ● Venue and Booth Tokyo Big Sight, East Hall 5, Booth 45-18 ● Exhibition Content We will introduce analysis case studies on panels. Specialized analysis staff will be stationed at the booth to provide consultations on analysis and introduce methods. 【Main Content】 - Evaluation of the structure and dispersion of fine particles in liquid using Cryo-SEM - Cross-sectional observation of enamel prisms in teeth using TEM - Analysis of odor components using GC/MS - Evaluation of the distribution of components in hair using TOF-SIMS - Radiation measurement We sincerely look forward to your visit.

Fine Tech Japan is an international business exhibition where components, materials, equipment, and the latest displays necessary for the research, development, and manufacturing of FPD (Flat Panel Displays) are showcased. MST will propose solutions using analysis in the research and development and manufacturing fields of FPD. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ● Dates April 11 (Wednesday) to April 13 (Friday), 2012, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM [Only on the final day, April 13 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM] ● Venue Tokyo Big Sight ● Exhibition Location East Hall 6, Booth 41-5, marked by the "MST" logo. ● Exhibition Content Analysis Consultation Meeting During the exhibition period, we will accept analysis consultations at the MST booth. We will address everyday issues such as "I can't do ○○" or "I don't understand ○○." Please make use of our services to help solve your problems! ★ A panel of analysis case studies will be set up Our analysis staff will introduce specific material analysis case studies. Main Content - Analysis case studies under controlled atmospheres for organic EL materials ● Application for Exhibition Invitation Tickets Please contact us at info@mst.or.jp with the number of tickets you would like.

PV EXPO 2012 is an international specialized exhibition where all technologies, components, materials, and equipment necessary for the research, development, and manufacturing of solar cells/photovoltaic systems come together. MST will propose solutions using analysis in the research and development and manufacturing fields of secondary batteries. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ● Dates February 29 (Wednesday) to March 2 (Friday), 2012, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM [Only on the last day, March 2 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM] ● Venue Tokyo Big Sight ● Exhibition Location East Hall 5, E34-001 ● Free Seminar on Solar Cell Analysis! We will hold a free seminar focusing on the analysis of the currently popular CIGS, organic thin-film, and crystalline silicon solar cells. ****************************** For more details, please refer to the related product information "Free Seminar on Solar Cell Analysis [Text Gift Available]!" ******************************

The seminar "Hitachi Materials Analysis Seminar 2012 (Nagoya)" hosted by Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation will feature a lecturer from the MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology). The analysis of lithium-ion secondary batteries will be reviewed based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Venue February 3, 2012 (Friday) 13:00 - 17:40 17th Floor, Takisada Building, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture ● Participation Fee and Registration For more details, please visit the Hitachi High-Technologies website. ● Overview of the MST Lecturer's Course - Title Cryo FIB-TEM Method under Controlled Atmosphere - Application to Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries - Lecturer TMG Eguchi, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology

Smart City Week 2011 is an exhibition focused on smart city projects that are being developed not only in Japan but also in Europe, the United States, and emerging countries. MST will propose solutions using analysis in the research and development and manufacturing fields of devices related to smart cities, such as solar cells and lithium-ion batteries. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ◆ Event Dates October 26 (Wednesday) to 28 (Friday), 2011, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM ◆ Venue Pacifico Yokohama ◆ Exhibition Location 1F Hall B 2504, marked by the "MST" logo. ◆ Exhibition Content - Analysis Consultation Session During the event, we will accept analysis consultations at the MST booth. - Panels showcasing analysis cases of solar cells and lithium-ion batteries Our analysis staff will introduce specific material analysis cases. ◆ Application for Exhibition Invitation Tickets Please contact info@mst.or.jp or visit the Smart City Week 2011 website.

The seminar "Degradation Mechanisms and Evaluation/Analysis Techniques of Lithium Secondary Batteries/Materials," hosted by the Technical Information Association, will feature Mr. Mamoru Tonokawa from the Materials Science and Technology Promotion Foundation as the lecturer. A review will be conducted on the degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary batteries based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Time September 28, 2011 (Wednesday) 10:30 AM - 5:45 PM September 29, 2011 (Thursday) 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM This will be a two-day seminar. The session conducted by MST is scheduled for the 28th (Wednesday). ● Venue [Tokyo, Oimachi] Curian, 4th Floor, 2nd Special Lecture Room ● Participation Fee & Registration For more details, please visit the Technical Information Association website. ● Overview of the MST Lecturer's Course - Title Key Points of Degradation Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries - Lecturer Mr. Mamoru Tonokawa, Senior Researcher, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Materials Science and Technology Promotion Foundation

The seminar "Degradation Mechanisms and Analysis/Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries" hosted by the Technical Information Association will feature a lecturer from the MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology). A review of degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary batteries will be conducted based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Time August 25, 2011 (Thursday) 10:00 AM - 5:45 PM (tentative) ● Venue [Tokyo, Oimachi] Curian, 4th Floor, 2nd Special Lecture Room ● Participation Fee and Registration For details, please visit the Technical Information Association website. ● Overview of the MST Lecturer's Course - Title Degradation and Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries and the Mechanisms of Degradation - Lecturer Eiji Tonokawa, Senior Researcher, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology - Program Outline 1. Introduction 2. About Degradation Evaluation 3. Degradation Countermeasures and Improvement Cases 4. Development of Materials for High Capacity and Related Evaluation

The seminar "Mechanisms of Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation and Its Evaluation" hosted by the Electronic Journal Co., Ltd. will feature MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology) as the speaker. A review of degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary batteries will be conducted based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Time July 26, 2011 (Tuesday) 10:00 AM - 12:10 PM ● Venue Sohyo Hall ● Participation Fee & Registration For details, please visit the Electronic Journal website. ● Seminar Content - Title Mechanisms of Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation and Its Evaluation - Speaker Mr. Mamoru Tonokawa, Chief of the Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology - Program 1. Introduction 1-1 Evaluation of Battery Materials 1-2 Evaluation of Battery Characteristics 2. Evaluation of Material Degradation 2-1 Condition of Active Material in Degraded Anodes 2-2 Correlation Between Initial Charge/Discharge Cycles and Deposits 2-3 Degradation of Electrolyte 2-4 Degradation of Electrodes and Current Collectors 3. Introduction of Countermeasures and Improvement Cases 3-1 Effects of Additives 3-2 Examination of Electrode Fabrication Methods 4. Introduction of Countermeasures and Improvement Cases 4-1 Evaluation Cases of High-Capacity Materials 5. Conclusion

The seminar "Mechanisms of Degradation and Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries" hosted by the Information Organization will feature speakers from the MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology). We will conduct a review of the degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary batteries based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Time June 24, 2011 (Friday) 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM ● Venue [Tokyo, Akihabara] Small and Medium Enterprise Promotion Corporation, 3rd Floor, Conference Room 3 ● Participation Fee and Registration For more details, please visit the Information Organization website. ● Seminar Content - Title Mechanisms of Degradation and Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries - Speakers Mr. Mamoru Tonokawa, Chief, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology Mr. Shuhei Iwai, Senior Staff, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology - Seminar Points In this presentation, we will discuss methods for evaluating the degradation of lithium-ion batteries. We will then review the changes in structure and composition of various degraded materials based on analytical data and discuss the degradation mechanisms.

The seminar "26th Materials Analysis Tech Forum" hosted by Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation will feature MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology) as the lecturer. A review of the analysis of lithium-ion secondary batteries will be conducted based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Venue - Tokyo: June 10, 2011 (Friday) 10:00 AM - 4:50 PM THE GRAND HALL (3rd floor, Shinagawa Grand Central Tower) - Osaka: June 21, 2011 (Tuesday) 1:00 PM - 5:10 PM Senri Life Science Center ● Admission Fee and Application For more details, please visit the Hitachi High-Technologies website. ● Overview of MST Lecturer's Course - Title: Proposal of CryoFIB-TEM Method under Controlled Atmosphere - Application to Lithium-Ion Secondary Battery Analysis - Lecturer: Eguchi Hiroshi, Analysis and Evaluation Department, MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology)

The seminar "Degradation Analysis and Evaluation/Test Methods for Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries" hosted by the Technical Information Association will feature MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology) as the lecturer. A review will be conducted based on analytical data regarding the degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary batteries. We look forward to your participation. ● Date and Time April 25 (Monday) and April 26 (Tuesday), 2011, from 10:00 to 17:10 (tentative) The seminar will take place over two days. MST's lecture is scheduled for April 26 (Tuesday). ● Venue April 25 (Monday) [Kanagawa, Tsuzuki Ward] House Square Yokohama, Housing Information Center April 26 (Tuesday) [Kanagawa, Tsuzuki Ward] TÜV Rheinland Japan, Inc. ● Participation Fee and Registration For more details, please visit the Technical Information Association website. ● Overview of MST's Lecture Key Points of Degradation Evaluation for Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries 1. Composition of Lithium-ion Batteries 2. Degradation Evaluation of Electrode and Electrolyte Materials - Key Points for Evaluating Degradation of Each Component Material 3. Positive and Negative Electrode Active Materials, Electrolyte - Case Studies on Structure and Composition Analysis of Active Materials and Electrolyte, Review of Degradation Models 4. Countermeasures for Degradation of Lithium-ion Secondary Batteries

Fine Tech Japan is the world's largest specialized technical exhibition showcasing technologies related to flat panel displays (FPD), from thin displays such as LCD and organic EL to essential components like touch panels and high-performance films. MST will propose solutions using analysis in the research, development, and manufacturing fields of FPD. We sincerely look forward to your visit. ◆ Dates April 13 (Wednesday) to 15 (Friday), 2011, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM [On the final day, April 15 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM] ◆ Venue Tokyo Big Sight ◆ Exhibition Location East Exhibition Hall, Hall 6, Booth 27-5, marked by the "MST" logo. ◆ Exhibition Content During the event, we will offer analysis consultations at the MST booth. We will address everyday issues such as "I can't do ○○" or "I don't understand ○○." Please make use of our services to help solve your problems! Main Exhibition Panels - Analysis case studies under controlled atmospheres for organic EL materials - Analysis case studies for LED elements - Diffusion evaluation case studies of oxygen and water using SIMS ◆ Application for Exhibition Invitation Tickets Please contact us through the inquiry form with the number of tickets you wish to request.

Thank you very much for visiting our booth at the PV EXPO 2011, despite your busy schedule. Thanks to your support, we were able to successfully conclude this year's exhibition. We sincerely appreciate it. Based on the valuable feedback we received from all of you, our staff is committed to further improving our analysis services. We look forward to your continued guidance and encouragement. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Seminar Material Giveaway ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ We are offering the solar cell analysis seminar text held at the MST booth for free! If you would like a copy, please send an email to info@mst.or.jp with "Request for Solar Cell Analysis Seminar Text" along with your address and name.

The seminar "Mechanisms of Degradation and Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries" hosted by the Information Organization will feature speakers from the MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology). We will conduct a review of the degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary batteries based on analytical data. We look forward to your participation. ■ Date and Time March 14, 2011 (Wednesday) 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM ■ Venue Ota City Industrial Plaza, 6th Floor, Room C ■ Participation Fee & Registration For more details, please visit the Information Organization website. http://www.johokiko.co.jp/seminar_chemical/AC110316.php ■ Seminar Content - Title Mechanisms of Degradation and Evaluation of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries - Speakers Mr. Mamoru Tonokawa, Chief, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology Mr. Shuhei Iwai, Senior Staff, Analysis and Evaluation Department, Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology - Seminar Points In this presentation, we will discuss the evaluation methods for the degradation of lithium-ion batteries. We will then review the changes in structure and composition of various degraded materials based on analytical data and discuss the degradation mechanisms.

PV EXPO is an exhibition where components, materials, equipment, cells, and modules necessary for the research, development, and manufacturing of solar cells are showcased all in one place. At the MST booth, we will hold a seminar on solar cell analysis. ● Dates March 2 (Wednesday) to March 4 (Friday), 2011, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM * On the final day, March 4 (Friday), it will end at 5:00 PM. ● Venue Tokyo Big Sight ● Exhibition Location East Exhibition Hall, Hall 5, Evaluation, Measurement, and Inspection Zone, East 44-4 ● Solar Cell Seminars Held at the Booth! During the three days of the event, we will conduct seminars at the booth according to the schedule below. Attendance is free, and no registration is required. 【Seminar Program】 ◆ CIGS Thin Film Solar Cell Analysis Seminar ・11:00 AM to 11:15 AM ・3:00 PM to 3:15 PM ◆ Crystalline Si Solar Cell Analysis Seminar ・1:00 PM to 1:15 PM ・4:00 PM to 4:15 PM ◆ Organic Thin Film Solar Cell Analysis Seminar ・2:00 PM to 2:15 PM ・5:00 PM to 5:15 PM (Held only on March 2 and 3) We are accepting seat reservations! Please contact info@mst.or.jp.