As a top European research center for Electronic Based Systems, Silicon Austria Labs´mission is to accelerate technological growth from idea to innovation within the major market tendencies on the global arena. The Microsystems Research Division develops cutting–edge MEMS technologies, from design and proof–of–concept to product prototypes, connecting key industrial and scientific players along the value chain. In her presentation, Dr Annalisa De Pastina, Senior Scientist in PiezoMEMS Microsystem Technologies, will describe the latest technology platforms for acoustic piezoMEMS development. The talk will focus on MEMS microphones and Piezoelectric Micromachined Ultrasonic Transducers, and will discuss emerging technologies and challenges related to design, fabrication and material development.