Electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies
The Switch is an agile product supplier that provides custom electric machines and power electronics products to system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We are on a mission to electrify the world with game-changing green technologies. Our products accelerate the switch toward net zero emissions in marine, renewables and industry applications.
We are growing together with customers who find the key to their success in our innovative technology and optimized products. Our products currently deliver tens of gigawatts of electricity throughout the world.
>24 GW
of megawatt-class technology installedSince 2024
part of BEMAC groupFocus application areas marine, industry and renewables
Join us on our mission to generate and use electricity cost efficiently and lower emissions
Latest news
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Season’s Greetings – together, let’s switch to a greener future
Dear friends, As we come to the end of the year, I want to thank once again all our partners and customers. Your support has made this year a success for The Switch. Together, we have reached several goals – even when the world around us has been uncertain. Your trust in our products and…
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Diesel-electric efficiency improvements with direct-drive propulsion system on M/S Nukumi
The M/S Nukumi, a diesel-electric bulk ship operating in the Gulf of St. Laurence and Great Lakes region since early 2022, was designed with many innovations to enhance safety, efficiency and performance while reducing the vessel’s overall environmental footprint. Making the ship’s onboard production and consumption of power extremely efficient was one essential design goal.…
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Webinar recording: Mastering DC Protection Onboard Ships
The “Mastering DC Protection Onboard Ships” webinar brought together experts from Astrolkwx and The Switch, moderated by Syb ten Cate Hoedemaker (MBF), to explore cutting-edge solutions for DC fault protection, system design, and integration. This interactive session provides both technical insight and practical perspectives on building the next generation of safe, efficient marine DC networks.…
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Expanding uses of high-speed solid rotor technology
High-speed solid rotor technology has proven itself useful in nearly every high-speed application. High-speed solid rotors can be used in any application where the load can be connected directly to the electrical machine without a gearbox and the circumferential speed of the rotor is higher than 100 m/s. Developed to address the existing gap between…