Thank you for attendng SPIE Smart Structures/NDE 2013, a multidisciplinary conference devoted to smart sensors, NDE, bio-inspired and robotics systems, electroactive polymers, civil infrastructures, automotive and aerospace applications, energy harvesting, homeland security, and health monitoring. The 2014 Call for Papers opens this May.

A look back at Smart Structures/NDE 2013
	2013 Technical Program (PDF 3 MB)
	2013 Abstracts (PDF 2 MB)

2013 presentation topic areas
•	Bioinspiration, Biomimetics, and Bioreplication
•	Electroactive Polymer Actuators and Devices (EAPAD)
•	Active and Passive Smart Structures and Integrated Systems
•	Behavior and Mechanics of Multifunctional Materials and Composites
•	Industrial and Commercial Applications of Smart Structures Technologies
•	Nano-, Bio-, Info-Tech Sensors and Systems
•	Sensors and Smart Structures Technologies for Civil, Mechanical, and Aerospace Systems
•	Smart Sensor Phenomena, Technology, Networks, and Systems Integration
•	Nondestructive Characterization for Composite Materials, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Infrastructure, and Homeland Security
•	Health Monitoring of Structural and Biological Systems

The San Diego Zoo was back in 2013, always a highlight!

The 2012 Presentation of 'Shaman" a Great Horned Owl.

In the news | Bio-Replication Research
SPIE Conference Chair, Prof. Akhlesh Lakhtakia, (Conference 8686); puts bio-replication research to work with his development of a "female emerald 'ash borer' decoy"

Exhibition

SPIE Smart Structures/NDE Exhibition: provides one-on-one interactions with a unique multidisplinary mix of scientists, engineers, and researchers from within academia, military, and industry.

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