This book contains selected contributions to a symposium whose aim was to present methods which contribute to the solutions of typical problems with mechanical systems. The limits of performance that can be achieved by controlling dynamics were evaluated, and gaps in present research and areas for future research were indicated. Leading experts from quite different areas presented their points of view.

This book describes the current state of the art in the developing field of mechatronics. Present research efforts and various applications are reported and open questions are discussed in the contributions. The aim at the symposium was to establish a common information basis for people working on magnetic bearings, in order to point to promising areas and help facilitate decisions on research and development projects and on investments in applications.