The "Analysis Method Wizard" has been published on the MST website. We will suggest analysis methods that match your analysis objectives. For more details, please visit the MST website. http://www.mst.or.jp/

We have published "Introduction to TOF-SIMS Data Analysis Method MSDM" on the MST website. TOF-SIMS is a technique for structural analysis of sample surfaces. It is particularly sensitive to the surface compared to other analytical instruments, making it suitable for identifying organic contaminants on the very surface. Additionally, using a sputter ion source allows for depth profiling analysis of inorganic and organic materials. The information obtained from depth profiling analysis is vast, but we introduce "MSDM," which enables high-precision analysis by visualizing depth, mass, and spectral intensity information. For more details, please visit the MST website. http://www.mst.or.jp/

We have published an "Analysis of Fuel Cells" on the MST website. Fuel cells are garnering attention from various sectors as a clean energy source. Among them, we will present a summary of cases analyzing solid polymer fuel cells, which are currently attracting particular attention for their application in fuel cell vehicles. For more details, please visit the MST website. http://www.mst.or.jp/

In the May 2012 issue of the monthly magazine "Applied Physics," published by the Japan Society of Applied Physics, the MST General Foundation for Materials Science and Technology contributed an article on scanning electron microscopy (SEM). ● Magazine Overview - Publisher: Japan Society of Applied Physics - Published Issue: May 2012, Applied Physics - Project Name: Basic Course <Hop, Step, Jump> Series "Scanning Electron Microscopy" ● MST Contribution Overview - Author: Kyoko Yonemitsu, Leader of the Analysis and Evaluation Department, MST General Foundation for Materials Science and Technology - Content: Applications of scanning electron microscopy in research and development - Case studies and uses Please take a look.

MST has previously implemented a video conferencing system between the MST Tokyo headquarters and the Nagoya branch, and now it is possible to hold video conferences between the MST Tokyo headquarters and our customers. ● System Overview Real-time meetings with the lab analysis personnel at the headquarters via video and audio, as well as instructions for measurement locations, are possible. You can have meetings with the analysis personnel at the MST Tokyo headquarters from anywhere in the country. ● Usage Notes - Customers need to prepare the video conferencing equipment at their location. - You will need to provide the IP address of your system and the manufacturer and model number of the equipment you are using. - A connection test will be conducted before the meeting. - For requests to use the service, please consult your sales representative directly or contact info@mst.or.jp.

The "Fiscal Year 2011 Regional Economic Revitalization Measures Commissioned Expense (Radiation Measurement Guidance and Advice Project)" conducted by the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry from January 10, 2012 (Tuesday) to March 23, 2012 (Friday) has concluded its acceptance of applications. We sincerely thank you for the many requests we received. Moving forward, MST is considering the implementation of free radiation measurement services to support the recovery of disaster-stricken areas. Detailed information will be published on our website as soon as it is decided.

In the March 2012 issue of the magazine "Electronic Journal" published by the Electronic Journal Co., Ltd., the MST (Materials Science and Technology Promotion Foundation) contributed an article about failure analysis and contract analysis services. ● Magazine Overview Publisher: Electronic Journal Co., Ltd. Publication Date: March 15, 2012 Electronic Journal March 2012 Issue - Special Feature on Failure Analysis and Analysis Outsourcing ● MST Contribution Overview Author: Tatsuhiro Sasaki, Leader of the Analysis and Evaluation Department, MST (Materials Science and Technology Promotion Foundation) Content: MST's failure analysis and contract analysis services Providing rapid and high-precision analysis. Also addressing the evaluation needs of new materials. Please take a look!

Our organization, commissioned by the Tohoku Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry, will provide the following services free of charge in response to requests from companies (excluding individuals) centered in Fukushima Prefecture. ● Service Types - On-site radiation measurement guidance and advice service - Radiation measurement guidance and advice service with measurement samples brought in - Measurement equipment lending service ● Measurement Location Fukushima High-Tech Plaza, Fukushima Technology Support Center Reception: 2nd floor of the main building "Technical Research Room," Measurement: Experimental building "Heat Treatment Testing Room" 〒960-2154 Fukushima Prefecture, Fukushima City, Sakurashimo, Tsukino River 1-3 ● Parking Parking spaces available. ● Reception Period From January 10, 2012 (Tuesday) to March 23, 2012 (Friday) Every Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Excluding holidays) ● Advance Reservation Required ● Contact Information Fukushima Radiation Measurement Room, Materials Science and Technology Promotion Foundation TEL. 090-3470-6954 or 090-3470-7760 ******************************* For more detailed information, please check the link. *******************************

Due to a power outage throughout the building, we will temporarily suspend the system on the following schedule. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. ◆ Date and Time July 2, 2011 (Saturday) 08:00 AM - July 3, 2011 (Sunday) 04:00 PM ◆ Systems to be Suspended - Telephone - FAX - E-mail During the maintenance period, any E-mails sent to MST will not be delivered. Please resend them after the maintenance period ends. E-mails sent from MST to customers will also be suspended. - Viewing of the MST website and download services

Monthly Display is a technical information magazine published by Techno Times Co., Ltd. focusing on FPD, LED, and solar cell technologies. MST contributed an article on the analysis of liquid crystal panels. ◆ Publication Date Monthly Display April Issue: March 28, 2011 (Monday) For more details, please visit the Techno Times website. ◆ Overview of the Article Analysis of foreign substances and contaminants in liquid crystal panels.

The book "Heat Generation Behavior, Degradation Evaluation, and Testing Methods of Lithium-Ion Secondary Batteries/Materials for Automotive Applications," scheduled to be published by the Technical Information Association, has been written by the MST (Foundation for the Promotion of Material Science and Technology). ★Publication Date: January 31, 2011 For detailed information on pricing and format, please visit the website of the Technical Information Association. http://www.gijutu.co.jp/doc/b_1583.htm ★Contents Degradation evaluation of lithium-ion secondary battery electrode materials.

Strong support for the development of lithium-ion secondary batteries! We offer a comprehensive analysis service that includes everything from charge and discharge cycle testing to disassembly and physical property evaluation. For lithium-ion secondary batteries, where reliability assessment is becoming increasingly important, we contribute to elucidating the mechanisms of battery degradation by measuring the surface, structure, and thermal properties of the electrodes. For more details, click here↓↓↓↓ ***************************** http://www.mst.or.jp/special/tech/tech012.html *****************************

Happy New Year. We sincerely thank you for your exceptional support during the past year. As we enter our 27th year since establishment, all of us at MST will continue to do our utmost to promote materials science and technology. We hope that MST's analysis can be of assistance to your research and development. MST Foundation for the Promotion of Materials Science and Technology

Thank you very much for your continued support of the Materials Science and Technology Promotion Foundation. We regret to inform you that our organization will be closed for the year-end and New Year holidays from December 29 (Wednesday) to January 3 (Monday). We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause to our users and appreciate your understanding.

Thank you very much for visiting our booth at Semicon Japan 2010, despite your busy schedule. You can view the analysis cases we exhibited here: http://www.mst.or.jp/special/exhibition/exhibition012.html ■■Upcoming Exhibitions■■ ◇ March 2 (Wed) - 4 (Fri), 2011 'PV EXPO 2011' at Tokyo Big Sight ◇ March 24 (Thu) - 27 (Sun), 2011 'JSAP EXPO Physical and Measurement Equipment Exhibition' at Kanagawa Institute of Technology

Thank you very much for visiting our booth at PVJapan 2010, which was held recently, despite your busy schedule. You can view the analysis cases we exhibited here: http://www.mst.or.jp/01060701.html ■■Upcoming Exhibitions■■ ◇ October 19 (Tuesday) - 21 (Thursday), 2010 'Nature Photonics Technology Conference' at TFT Hall ◇ November 10 (Wednesday) - 12 (Friday), 2010 'Green Device 2010' at Makuhari Messe ◇ December 1 (Wednesday) - 3 (Friday), 2010 'SemiCon Japan 2010' at Makuhari Messe