Topic 1:
Electromagnetic Linear Motors and Actuators

1.a. Linear motors
1.b. Linear actuators
1.c. Tubular motors
1.d. Nano and micro actuators
1.e. Multi-dimensional linear and planar drives

Topic 2:
Non-electromagnetic Linear Motors and Actuators

2.a. Linear motors
2.b. Linear actuators
2.c. Nano and micro actuators
2.d. Multi-dimensional linear and planar drives
2.e. Bio-actuators
2.f. Piezo electric actuators

Topic 3:
Power Electronics and Control Methods for Linear Drives

3.a. Linear drive and motor control
3.b. Power electronic supply of linear drives
3.c. Control theory and its application

Topic 4:
Levitation Technologies

4.a. Magnetic levitation for linear drives
4.b. Magnetic suspensions for motors
4.c. Electrodynamic levitation
4.d. Control strategies
4.e. Novel levitation control schemes

Topic 5:
Subsystems for Linear Drives

5.a. Bearings and guidings
5.b. Power sources and power conversion
5.c. Sensors and measurement systems

Topic 6:
Applications of Linear Drives and Levitation Technologies

6.a. Transportation
6.b. Factory automation and machine tools
6.c. Office automation
6.d. Robotics
6.e. Home and medical applications

Topic 7:
Methods for Prediction and Analysis

7.a. Numerical analysis of magnetic and electric fields
7.b. Analysis of coupled systems
7.c. Prediction of force, vibration and acoustic noise emission
7.d. Prediction of bearing voltages and bearing currents
7.e. Visualization
7.f. Dynamics
7.g. EMS

Topic 8:
Materials

8.a. Permanent magnets
8.b. Superconductors
8.c. Piezo devices
8.d. Magnetic materials
8.e. Special design of force elements

Topic 9
Other Related Topics and New Technologies