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- An overview of recent trends in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology was presented, with specific focus on the potential and limitations for aerospace applications;
- MEMS technology for NDE and continuous health monitoring of structures and systems (condition based maintenance-CBM) for aerospace and defense applications;
- MEMS technologies for aerospace applications of sensing and control;
- Trends and challenges for MEMS for hostile and military environments;
- Principal micromachining and manufacturing techniques for MEMS;
- Technological challenges in the design and simulation of MEMS devices for aerospace applications;
- Available tools and resources for design, simulation, analysis and fabrication of MEMS devices in Canada, and
- Preparation of an outline and necessary framework of the proposed Canada – Europe forum to be held in fall 2001.
- Discussion on the potentials for collaboration with European and other international organizations.
