Micralyne Inc. is a world leading independent MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems) manufacturer. MEMS-based products, a key enabler of nanotechnology, are manufactured in the scale of microns (1000 microns = 1 millimetre), but also cross over into the realm of nanotechnology (1000 nanometres = 1 micron). MEMS technology is built on the premise of making industrial components smaller, faster and less expensive and can be used in a variety of industries including communications, transportation, energy, and life sciences. More specifically, Micralyne’s micron-scale solutions are found in emission sensors for automobiles, optical switching technology in telecommunication networks, lab-on-a-chip devices for drug discovery, and precise measurement devices for oil and gas exploration. Micralyne, founded in 1982 and privatized in 1998, is a profitable and growing company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.