The issue contains:
1. Emerging Technologies that will Change the World
- Author: David Talbot
- What it covers: An overview of breakthroughs in mechatronics and intelligent automotive control systems, highlighting the fault-diagnosis work of Professor Rolf Isermann at the Technical University of Darmstadt along with notable researchers in the field.
2. Farewell at the IFAC World Congress in Barcelona
- What it covers: A brief note acknowledging the expression of gratitude given to Congress Chair Prof. Ferraté during the Closing Ceremony in Barcelona.
3. Mechatronic Systems
- Author: Masayoshi Tomizuka
- Date: 9–11 December 2002
- What it covers: A report summarizing the 2nd IFAC Conference on Mechatronic Systems held at UC Berkeley, highlighting plenary talks, session topics, and venue activities.
4. Programmable Devices and Systems – PDS 2003
- Author: Karel Vlcek, Vilém Srovnal
- Date: 11–13 February 2003
- What it covers: A summary of the PDS 2003 IFAC Workshop in Ostrava, Czech Republic, highlighting technical papers, main session topics, and technical visits.
5. Papers from Control Engineering Practice
- Date: November 2002
- What it covers: A list of academic papers featured in Issue No. 11 (2002) of the IFAC journal Control Engineering Practice.
6. Informal Meeting of IFAC Officers
- Date: 21–22 March 2003
- What it covers: An overview of the traditional informal gathering of IFAC officials and secretariat staff held in Laxenburg, Austria.
7. Papers from Automatica
- Date: January 2003
- What it covers: A curated selection of research papers, brief communications, technical notes, and book reviews published in the January 2003 issue of Automatica.
8. Papers from Automatica
- Date: February 2003
- What it covers: A curated list of papers, brief papers, technical communiques, and book reviews published in the February 2003 issue of Automatica.
9. Papers from Automatica
- Date: March 2003
- What it covers: A table of contents listing research papers, brief papers, technical communiques, and book reviews featured in the March 2003 issue of Automatica.
10. Papers from Automatica
- Date: April 2003
- What it covers: A summary listing of technical papers, brief papers, technical communiques, and book reviews published in the April 2003 issue of Automatica.
11. Who is Who in IFAC
- What it covers: A biographical profile outlining the academic career, research focus, and achievements of IFAC Council Member José C. Geromel.
12. New IFAC Information Brochure
- What it covers: An announcement declaring the availability of the new IFAC Information Brochure, obtainable directly from the IFAC Secretariat.
13. Forthcoming Events
- What it covers: A calendar overview detailing upcoming IFAC-sponsored symposia, workshops, and conferences scheduled for 2003 and beyond.
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