12th Workshop Magnetic Bearing Technology

Magnetic bearings are based on the idea of supporting machine rotors in magnetic fields. The rotor floats contact-free in the magnetic bearings. This avoids bearing friction and wear. This eliminates the need for lubricants, which improves safety by reducing both the fire mass in the system and the technical effort required for lubricant preparation and cooling. The magnetic bearing has a practically unlimited service life. There is no need for maintenance work as with conventional roller or plain bearings. In addition, active magnetic bearings offer the possibility of machine and system diagnostics through the use of inherent signals.
 
In addition to the actual bearings, the development of active magnetic bearings includes the necessary sensor technology, control technology, power electronics and catch bearings as well as the recording and evaluation of measured values. Modern methods of modeling, simulation and rapid prototyping are used for this purpose.
 
The aim of the 12th Zittau-Chemnitz Magnetic Bearing Technology Workshop is to present the latest research results in the field of magnetic bearing technology and to highlight the current status and development trends. The workshop will also serve to intensify contact between developers and users of magnetic bearing technology. In this sense, the workshop also sees itself as a platform for networking between 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