Programme announced for conference on motor-driven systems

The schedule of papers for the Motor Driven Systems conference in Solihull on 9 and 10 November is now available on its web site below. The scope of the conference includes contributions from the UK Government and the EU, standards and research bodies, trade associations and leading manufacturers. The programme will cover the key subjects of legislation, technology, systems and standards.

Among manufacturers making presentations are Siemens, ebm-papst, ABB, Nuaire and Grundfos.

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