Smart systems integration 2008

Getting smaller and smarter are the major challenges for research and development in Europe and worldwide. A multitude of technologies, materials and processes require the right, optimal combination for bridging the gap between the nanometer scale and the customers macro world. A main focus in microsystems or MEMS development will lie on integrated smart systems which are able to sense and diagnose, describe and qualify a special situation. In most cases they are able to interface, interact and communicate with their environment and with other smart systems. With the Smart Systems Integration Conference 2008 we try to show a snap shot of the European research work on this field. Scientists from industry and institutes will show certain ways for creating new smart systems, their ideas for smart technologies as well as the intelligent combination of materials and processes for a new age in smart systems integration.