SPS IPC Drives is one of the largest international exhibitions for electric automation technology. The special: It covers not only all components but also systems. Herewith it is one of the few exhibitions which offer integrated automation solutions. Exhibitors and visitors profit from the advantage that visiting numerous exhibitions on components becomes superfluous. With a topic structure relevant to industry and the clear-cut relevance of contributions to applications, the SPS IPC Drives conference lectures and tutorials provide an excellent platform to discuss new technologies and innovative applications.