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MEMS Infinity International Design Contest Now Open
The application deadline has been extended to August 8th, and a promotional video is now available on the special website.

MEMS Infinity, the MEMS foundry division of Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd., is currently hosting the MEMS Infinity Challenge, an international design competition that recognizes innovative and potentially commercially viable MEMS device designs.​​ ​​​ ​​​​ The application deadline is Friday, July 25th​ ​​ . We accept entries from engineers from all over the world.
*Due to popular demand, the deadline has been extended to Aug 8 (Fri).

▼You can watch the promotional video on the special contest website​

The entries will be evaluated by a jury of experts from academia and industry. The three finalists will be announced online in advance, and the final awards (MEMS Infinity Award and Special Jury Award) will be presented at PiezoMEMS 2025, which will be held in Himeji from November​ ​3rd to 5th, 2025.

The top winner will receive free foundry services using MEMS Infinity 's mass production line, while the second and third place winners will receive free access to the PZT deposition or DRIE (deep recess etching) process.

"We launched this challenge to support the next generation of MEMS design talent and help them on their journey from idea to commercialization. Through a judging system consisting of highly experienced design engineers and experts from academia and industry, we hope to create the future together with challengers from all over the world."--Takashi Takemoto, General Manager, MEMS Infinity​

The judging panel included several experts, including Professor Isaku Kamino of Kobe University, Professor Kensuke Kanda of the University of Hyogo, and technical experts from MEMS Infinity.

For detailed information, including application guidelines and application forms, please visit the MEMS Infinity Challenge website below.

▼PDF documents are here

▼ MEMS Infinity Challenge dedicated website: https://bit.ly/MEMSInfinityChallenge

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About MEMS Infinity​

MEMS Infinity is a foundry division specializing in the development and mass production of MEMS sensors and actuators for various industries. Located in Amagasaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, the manufacturing facility is equipped with a 20,000 square foot clean room and offers processes including high-performance PZT thin film deposition and silicon DRIE processing, utilizing fab facilities capable of handling 150mm and 200mm wafers.

MEMS Infinity inherits and expands on the MEMS manufacturing technology know-how that Sumitomo Precision Products Group has developed over more than 30 years, and delivers high-quality, environmentally friendly products through a highly reliable mass production process that is ISO9001 certified. For more information, please visit https://www.spp.co.jp/infinity/.

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About Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.

Founded in 1961, Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. is a leading company providing Precision technology and manufacturing services. In the MEMS field, we provide a comprehensive range of services, from design equipment and process development to foundry manufacturing and testing. We value integrity in all our work and strive to contribute to a sustainable society through technological innovation.

For more information, please visit https://www.spp.co.jp/.

[Inquiries regarding coverage]
Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd. General Affairs Group, Public Relations Officer
06-6482-8811
soumu@spp.co.jp

[Inquiries regarding the contest]
MEMS Infinity (Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.)
Mario Kiuchikiuchi-m@spp.co.jp