The Initial Call for Presentations has passed. Abstracts will now be reviewed on a first-come basis for remaining speaking slots.

The Motor, Drive & Automation Systems conference committee is currently accepting presentation abstracts. Being held March 13-14 in Orlando, Florida, the 2012 event will explore the important topics impacting the motor, drive, automation and power electronics industries from new design issues to improving system efficiency.

We are looking for dynamic speakers to participate at this leading technical conference. This is an opportunity to present to top executives and technical professionals of leading companies that integrate motor/drive, automation & motion control technology into their products and equipment as well as developers and manufacturers of motors, drives, controls, power electronics and integrated systems, and component, material and technology providers.

What's New for 2012
This year's conference will feature expanded coverage of:
• Semiconductors and power management
• Electric motors in automotive applications
• Renewable energy applications for electric motors such as wind turbines, solar equipment positioning, stream and tidal power and more
• Nanopower, ultra precise and miniature motors
• Advancements in energy efficiency for motor and drive systems in industrial operations
• New materials and technologies for motor and drive manufacturing

Here are some of the other topics we are looking for:

• New Motor and Drive Designs
• Power Electronics: IC's, Networking, Automation
• Mechatronic Design and Development
• Improving System Performance and Efficiency
• Testing/Predictive Maintenance
• Market and Finance Factors: Pricing Outlook and System Economics
  
• Adapting and Upgrading Existing Systems
• Precision & Flexible Machine Control
• Component Technology
• Materials Advancements
• Application/Case Studies in New Growth Markets including: Solar, Wind, Electric Vehicles and Robotics

Submitting a Proposal: The total length of each proposal should be a maximum of 1,000 words.

It should include:
- A title
- Brief description of the presentation for the conference program (100 words)


Presenter's Profile:
- Presenter(s) biography for the conference program
- Contact information: name, title, company, address, office phone & fax, email address and web site.


Describe the Format of your Session:
- Panel Discussions (3-4 participants)
- Case Studies
- Individual Presentations

Describe your Target Audience:
Does your presentation appeal mainly to:
- End Users
- OEMs
- Motors and Drive Manufacturers


Optional: Each presenter may submit a 1500-2000 word paper or copies of their presentation for publication on www.e-DrivOnline.com and in the Conference Proceedings. Papers will also be considered for publication in e-Drive magazine.

Please Note: Proposals and Submissions will be accepted only electronically by email. Send your proposal in the body of your email letter and include supporting material as attachments.