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How to navigate the hidden costs of a permanent magnet shaft generator

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…

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Future-proofing isn’t only about fuel choice – it’s about what your power system can survive

Shipowners are being asked to commit to fuel strategies, regulations and operating profiles that remain uncertain. True future-proofing isn’t only about choosing the “right” energy source but about designing power systems that can absorb change, contain faults and remain operable as complexity increases. For today’s shipowners, “future-proofing” has become one of the most overused –…

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From power generation to propulsion: expanding the role of permanent magnet technology

Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have driven energy prices sharply upward, further pushing the global transition away from fossil fuels. Across industries, this shift is becoming increasingly urgent – and in the maritime sector, it is reinforcing the business case for electrification. As fuel costs rise and emissions regulations tighten, electrification is reshaping…

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LUT–The Switch collaboration pushes boundaries in high-speed electric machine design

High-speed solid rotors are seeing increasing application across industry. At the same time, customers are demanding even greater rotational speeds and power densities – well beyond the traditional operating ranges of 6,000 to 20,000 rpm. Conventional manufacturing methods, however, limit the development of large commercial high-speed solid rotor machines, particularly those exceeding 1,600 kg in…

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