Two specialists, one shared ambition: The Switch and SpinDrive take high-speed machinery further

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…

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The Switch – part of a pioneering story to create a lasting legacy

REM Pioneer has been named Ship of the year 2026 by Skipsrevyen, one of Norway’s leading maritime publications. The Switch is proud to be one of the technology providers enabling this award-winning vessel and helping to shape the future of sustainable offshore operations. Contracted by REM Offshore in 2024, REM Pioneer is designed for demanding…

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The Switch at SMM: Nerding out on DC ships with the industry

How can DC-based power systems move from promising technology to market-ready solutions for the maritime industry? This was the focus of the STEESMAT and ALL-DC-SHIPS workshop at SMM 2026 in Hamburg on September 3. The workshop brought together shipowners, technology suppliers, class societies, researchers and other maritime stakeholders to discuss what is needed to accelerate…

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