The international Symposium on Diagnostics for Electrical Machines, Power Electronics & Drives (SDEMPED), now in its 9th edition, is the only recognized conference entirely devoted to diagnostics, where the community of specialists discusses the progress achieved and the future of diagnostic technologies. Co-founded by Professor Capolino and Professor Buja, started in Carry-le Rouet (France) in 1997 and continued in Gijon, Grado, Atlanta, Vienna, Cracow, Cargese, Bologna, SDEMPED is now established as a regular biannual event, which attracts regularly friends and colleagues from both industry and academia. The world’s industry, research, and academia are strongly encouraged to participate and submit papers to the SDEMPED 2013 Symposium, and take the opportunity to visit Valencia, the third largest city in Spain, located on the east coast of the country. Its very rich history as well as its fascinating architecture, which combines ancient and modern buildings, makes it a main destination for travelers around the whole world.