12th Workshop Magnetic Bearing Technology

Magnetic bearings are based on the idea of supporting machine rotors in magnetic fields. The rotor floats contact-free within the magnetic bearings. This eliminates bearing friction and wear. As a result, lubricants are no longer needed, which enhances safety by reducing both the flammable material in the plant and the engineering effort required for lubricant preparation and cooling. The magnetic bearing has a virtually unlimited service life. Maintenance work, as required for conventional rolling or plain bearings, is not necessary. In addition, active magnetic bearings enable machine and plant diagnostics through the use of inherent signals.

The development of active magnetic bearings encompasses not only the bearings themselves but also the necessary sensor technology, control systems, power electronics, and backup bearings, as well as data acquisition and analysis. Modern methods of modeling, simulation, and rapid prototyping are used for this purpose.

The 12th Zittau-Chemnitz Magnetic Bearing Technology Workshop aims to present the latest research findings in the field of magnetic bearing technology and to highlight the current state of the art and development trends. In addition, the workshop is intended to strengthen ties between developers and users of magnetic bearing technology. In this sense, the workshop also serves as a platform for networking among developers, manufacturers, and operators.

• Design and optimization of active magnetic bearings
• snap bearings
• Position measuring and control systems, actuators
• Modeling and simulation
• Diagnostics and reliability, intelligent algorithms
• Industrial and series applications