Abstract
Mike Cade of Control Techniques discusses the challenge in the seeding of modern industrial motor drives. At a time when there is great publicity surrounding the emergence of wide band-gap power semiconductors and the growing market for permanent magnet and reluctance motors, the challenge of control has become ever more demanding, yet it is rarely mentioned. In this interview. Mike raises the issue - The IET Power Electronics, Machines and Drives Network will now respond by organising an event to get to bring together leading machines and drives designers from industry and academia to plot a route to understanding and resolution of the issues.
