The potential users of the SMART technology encompass a wide range of companies and government bodies around the world, from aerospace and automotive companies, to civil structures, energy and utility companies, and defense, space, transportation and energy departments of state and federal governments. Some of the potential structural applications envisioned include:

Commercial aircraft, supersonic aircraft, military aircraft Automobiles Bridges (beams, columns, decks, joints), buildings, highways Satellites, launch vehicles, space transportation Pressure vessels and pipes Oil drilling platforms and drill risers Nuclear power plant containment vessels

Acellent's SMART technology can be easily integrated into new or existing structures, and used to automate inspection and maintenance procedures including:

Structural Condition Monitoring Load/Strain Monitoring Impact Detection Damage Detection Impact Damage Assessment Crack Growth Monitoring Debonding Detection Process Monitoring Materials Cure Monitoring Quality Controls