a method for operating a linear motor assembly includes : open - loop controlled introduction of electric energy to a first stator segment provided with solenoids for an open - loop controlled provision of a magnetic field for a permanent magnet arrangement of a conveying means for a generation of drive forces , and closed - loop controlled introduction of electric energy to a second stator segment provided with a measuring device for a detection of a position of a conveying means and with solenoids for a closed - loop controlled provision of a magnetic field acting on the conveying means , wherein a controlling device effects a temporary switch - over of the second stator segment from a closed - loop controlled state to an open - loop controlled state at a transition of the conveying means from the first stator segment to the second stator segment , and / or at a transition of the conveying means from the second stator segment to the first stator segment .