-Description Faces of bearing are kept separate by magnets ( electromagnets or eddy currents) -Friction Zero friction at zero speed, but constant power for levitation, eddy currents are often induced when movement occurs, but may be negligible if magnetic field is quasi-static -Stiffness Low -Speed No practical limit -Life Indefinite. Maintenance free. ( with electromagnets) -Cautions Active magnetic bearings ( AMB) need considerable power. Electrodynamic bearings ( EDB) do not require external power.