On June 5, The Switch participated in the Energy House Day 2024 in Stord, Norway, an event for invited decision-makers in the ocean space. At the event, visitors had the chance to hear from companies pioneering future fuels, hydrogen production and sustainable energy solutions. About 150 guests attended, including representatives from governmental institutions and the…
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The Switch products showcased at the BEMAC exhibition in Japan
On May 16 and 17, 2024, The Switch participated in the BEMAC exhibition held at BEMAC’s Mirai Factory in Imabari City, Japan. The exhibition attracted nearly 400 visitors, a mix of local shipowners, operators and shipyard personnel. Imabari, known for its strong maritime industry, provided an ideal venue for showcasing marine technology advancements. The event…
A great kickoff in Japan: BEMAC introduces The Switch at Sea Japan exhibition
At this year’s Sea Japan 2024 exhibition in early April, our new majority shareholder BEMAC introduced The Switch to the greater Japanese shipping industry. Sea Japan is one of the key maritime exhibitions worldwide. This high-level international conference and exhibition takes place every other year and showcases the very latest marine advancements in fuel efficiency,…
The Switch welcomes new shareholders
The Switch Engineering Oy, Finland-based special electric machine and high-power converter product supplier, is excited to announce that majority shareholder Japanese marine electrical machinery supplier BEMAC Corporation, in partnership with global trading and investment company Mitsui & Co., Ltd., has acquired 100% of the shares in The Switch. The Switch is well known for its…
BEMAC Corporation in partnership with Mitsui & Co to acquire 100% of The Switch group
Press release BEMAC Corporation (Headquarters: Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture; President: Masato Oda; hereinafter referred to as “BEMAC”) is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire shares in The Switch Engineering Oy and its group companies (Headquarters: Vaasa, Finland; hereinafter referred to as “The Switch”), a manufacturer of permanent magnet machines (PMM), DC distribution…
The Switch to supply DC-Hub and unique protection devices for world’s largest marine battery system
Press Release Helsinki-headquartered power electronics specialist The Switch will deliver its market-leading DC power distribution solution, The Switch DC-Hub, and ultra-fast Electronic Current Limiter (ECL) and Battery Short-Circuit Limiter (BSCL) protection devices as part of the battery-electric system for the world’s largest fully electric RoPax on order for Argentine ferry operator Buquebus. Technology group Wärtsilä…
Rocking the boat at Electric & Hybrid marine expo 2023
This year’s Electric & Hybrid Marine Exhibition and Conference in Amsterdam from June 20–22 was well attended by shipowners, design houses, system integrators, OEMs and component suppliers. Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch had its large stand in a prominent central position that was easy for visitors to spot right from the entrance. A constant…
VARD Electro AS moves ahead with DC distribution, signs multi-million-euro project with Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch
Vard Electro, a globally recognized provider of marine electrical systems, has signed a multi-million-euro agreement with Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch to supply full DC distribution systems along with its state-of-the-art protection devices. As part of the agreement, Vard Electro will be able to serve its clients with high-end design and engineering services that…
Ramping up the world’s largest direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generators in Lappeenranta
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch is currently ramping up production in its Lappeenranta factory for the world’s largest direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator (PMSG). The first order for 16 machines, each with a power output of over 4 MW, will be installed in next-generation dry cargo container vessels. The design of this giant PMM2000M…
MV Nukumi named Bulk Ship of the Year
Canada Steamship Lines (“CSL”), a division of The CSL Group, announced that its latest newbuild self-unloading vessel, MV Nukumi, was named Bulk Ship of the Year 2022 last Monday evening at the prestigious International Bulk Journal (“IBJ”) Awards in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch is pleased to have had a part in providing CSL with an…
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Generators in marine applications – Interview with expert: Dr. Jussi Puranen
Jussi Puranen is interviewed by Vessel Automation on what makes permanent magnet synchronous generators so special.
Active magnetic bearings for industrial applications
Until now, active magnetic bearings (AMBs) have been typically used for very critical applications, such as oil and gas, at a premium price. But Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has made it possible for long-standing industrial applications to enjoy all the advantages that AMBs provide. Runtech’s 1 MW vacuum blower is one reaping rewards.…