Game-changing permanent magnet solutions

Soaring fuel prices, global overcapacity and lower profit margins are opening the way for advanced technologies that revolutionize the way ships generate and use energy.

Next-generation hybrid propulsion systems from WE Tech and The Switch are game changers in their own right when it comes to reaching the highest energy efficiency, lowering the costs of operation and helping to comply with future environmental legislation. Solutions such as these enable ships to stay afloat and profit in a sea of fierce competition.

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The Switch and YASKAWA to form strategic cooperation

The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, and YASKAWA Electric Corporation, a global manufacturer of servomotors, controllers, inverters, and industrial robots, today announced they will enter into a strategic cooperation on high-power motors, generators and converters.

By combining forces, the two companies plan to leverage each other’s technology expertise, expand their product range and to strengthen their market positions in Europe and Japan. This cooperation will result in a more complete offering in product packages and eventually in bigger and better wind turbines.

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WANTED: Design Engineer

We are looking for a mechanical engineer to design electrical machines as part of our customer-focused product development projects. You’ll take a lead engineer role in our customer-specific sales projects and work closely with our Technical Account Manager.

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