The most recent issue of Maritime Reporter features a conversation with Mika Koli. Read about The Switch being behind one of this year’s “Great Ships of 2016” and Mika’s insights on the company and its future in maritime.
Category: News
SPS visitors learn about The Switch turbo drive package
The Switch participated at SPS IPC Drives 2016, one of the largest international exhibitions for electric automation technology, which has been held for over the past 20 years.
Yaskawa announces ambitious expansion plan
The company plans to expand its production capacities and open a new robot manufacturing plant and a new European robotics development center in Slovenia.
WE Tech expands into Australia
WE Tech and The Switch have been chosen to deliver their PMG solution to Australian Toll Shipping’s two RORO vessels.
1,000th power drive milestone achieved
The Switch has closed the deal to purchase Wärtsilä’s marine power drives business for megawatt-class applications.
10 years of advancing permanent performance
The Switch participated at WindEnergy Hamburg 2016 – and celebrated its first 10 years of successful operation.
The Switch to acquire Wärtsilä Drives’ products, R&D and manufacturing
The Switch announced its acquisition of Wärtsilä’s marine drives business.
First direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator solution sails smoothly
WE Tech and The Switch announce the operational success at sea of their first direct-drive permanent magnet shaft generator solution.
New PM shaft generator order for Stenersen’s tankers
WE Tech will deliver its direct-drive PM shaft generator solution with PM generators from The Switch to a series of two chemical tankers.
The Switch direct-drive, high-speed turbo technology becomes industry standard
Runtech placed a multi-million-euro order with The Switch for turbo motors to be used in their vacuum pump systems.
Creating synergy with Yaskawa, VIPA, Profichip and partners
The Switch attended the SPS IPC Drives Italia exhibition in Italy as part of the Yaskawa stand.
Special distinction for Panu in China
Panu Kurronen has been nominated as an emeritus by the National Engineering Research Center for Offshore Windpower.