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CWD covers not only the holistic electromechanical drivetrain of wind turbines, but also offers detailed, in-depth views into its subsystems and the idea of making wind energy more sustainable.


Topics

Powertrain components
- Main bearing
- Planetary plain bearing
- Gearbox
- Generator
- Power electronics

 

Lifetime extension and monitoring systems

 

Noise, vibration and harshness

 

Technology contributions for sustainability
- Circular Economy
- Generator technologies (solenoids and windings)
- Green steel and heat treatment

 

Digitalization and AI

 

Vertical integration vs. cooperative systems engineering 
- Holistic and probabilistic design
- Reliability-based design

 

Important Deadlines

- 13 April, 2026: Deadline for Abstracts

- 21 September, 2026: Deadline for Research Papers (Peer-Reviewed Springer Publication)

- 13 January, 2027: Deadline for Application Papers (Non-peer-reviewed Conference Proceeding)

 

Information for Submission

Please use the online portal to submit your abstract.

All abstracts will be submitted to the CWD Board for selection.

The conference will be held in English.

Each presenter will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation plus 5 minutes for discussion.

Participants will receive download links for authorized presentations after the conference.

 

Options for publishing

- Research Papers (Peer-Reviewed Springer Publication)

- Application Papers (Non-peer-reviewed Conference Proceeding)

 

Speaker Fees

Discounted rates of 375€ plus VAT, including catering during breaks, participation in the evening event and a peer-reviewed journal publication.

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