The world’s largest fully electric vessel will soon be plying the waters between Uruguay and Argentina. Its electrical safety is ensured by The Switch. Built by Australian shipbuilder Incat for South American ferry operator Buquebus, the 130-meter catamaran Ro-Pax ferry China Zorrilla arrived in Uruguay in September. The vessel is expected to begin ferrying passengers…
What happens when two Finnish specialists in high-speed machinery bring their expertise together? A cooperation that turns complementary technologies into new possibilities for industrial applications. The Switch and SpinDrive work on different parts of the same engineering challenge. The Switch brings decades of experience in high-speed electric machines, permanent magnet technology and power electronics. SpinDrive…
This summer, the marine industry has seen exceptionally high activity. At The Switch, we’re seeing strong demand from both existing and new customers. Our order backlog is at an all-time high, with deliveries extending several years into the future. What is driving this activity, and what does it tell us about the future of the…
Shipowners and shipbuilders – are you looking for a permanent magnet shaft generator (PMSG) for your next ship? Permanent magnet synchronous machine technology is driving the global maritime industry’s decarbonization shift. As a result, today’s market is flooded with budget manufacturers offering lower prices for this big-ticket item. Buying costly items at lower prices is…
