Micromem Update on Oil Condition Sensor Suite

Toronto, Ontario and New York, New York--(Newsfile Corp. - May 18, 2016) - Micromem Technologies Inc. (CSE: MRM) (OTCQX: MMTIF) ("Micromem") ("the Company") through its wholly owned subsidiary Micromem Applied Sensor Technologies Inc. (MAST), announces the oil pan plug product development has transitioned from our partner's prototype development facility into their manufacturing facilities. The product development remains ahead of schedule with final product being ready for deployment in 2016.

Business development efforts are underway in pursuing non-automotive usage of this technology and form factor. MAST is currently pursuing applications in the electrical generation and environmental monitoring markets. In addition, the Company has received interest and delivered samples to a current client.

MAST received international approval to use the trademark "intellibolt". Our patent portfolio provides wide protection for use anywhere sensor technology in a bolt form factor can help our clients solve difficult application problems. Anywhere a process having analytical capabilities in the field can benefit from this technology. The product adheres to the guidelines established by the Industrial Internet of Things, in the areas of security of data, low cost to deploy and integrates well with emerging connectivity applications.

About Micromem and MASTInc
MASTInc is a wholly owned U.S.-based subsidiary of Micromem Technologies Inc., a publicly traded (OTCQX: MMTIF) (CSE: MRM) company. MASTInc analyzes specific industry sectors to create intelligent game-changing applications that address unmet market needs. By leveraging its expertise and experience with sophisticated magnetic sensor applications, MASTInc successfully powers the development and implementation of innovative solutions for oil & gas, utilities, automotive, healthcare, government, information technology, manufacturing, and other industries. Visit www.micromeminc.com www.mastinc.com.

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