The Switch will deliver PM shaft generators for 2 bulk carriers.
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Making a splash in the marine industry
From April 13 to 15, The Switch marine team participated in the Ferry Shipping Conference as a co-sponsor with WE Tech, displaying its new counter-flux rotor.
The Switch receives permanent magnet shaft generator order for LNG vessel
The Switch will deliver its PM shaft generator for an LNG carrier with a 45,000 m3 cargo capacity.
The Switch launches FPC+, its new full-power converter
The Switch launches its new generation, full-power converter (FPC) for utility-grade electricity production.
Yaskawa to celebrate 100th anniversary while expanding into renewable energy with The Switch technology
Yaskawa Electric Corporation is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The Switch opens new headquarters in Helsinki
The Switch announced the official opening of its new headquarters in Helsinki. The new location will maintain the company’s ability to meet the needs of its stakeholders.
The Switch’s permanent magnet generator chosen for Atlantis tidal turbine
The Switch will deliver a medium-speed generator for use in the Atlantis Resources AR1500 turbine drive train.
The Switch received another order of PM shaft generators from WE Tech Solutions
The Switch received another order to deliver two PM shaft generators to WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
The Switch permanent magnet shaft generator passes bench test, ready for true marine fuel savings
The Switch has successfully tested its PM shaft generator in a rigorous bench test in Vaasa. The PMM 1000 direct-drive marine shaft generator certified by Lloyds marks the first of its kind to take advantage of PM technology, allowing ships to gain greater efficiency over the entire speed range.
WindEnergy Hamburg 2014
The Switch participated at the new leading wind power exhibition called WindEnergy Hamburg 2014 from September 23 – 26.
The Switch now a Yaskawa company
Yaskawa, a world leader in motion control and robotics, acquired The Switch to support both companies’ strategic objectives and strengthen their international presence.
The Switch to deliver full-power converter to Water Wall Turbine
Based on The Switch’s know-how and experience of delivering converters that fulfill the strictest grid codes, Vancouver-based Water Wall Turbine Inc. (WWT) selected the company to provide a 500 kW full-power converter for its innovative self-floating power plant.