How do groundbreaking technologies emerge when academia and industry work hand in hand?

In this podcast in Finnish, we sit down with The Switch’s Chief Technology Officer Panu Kurronen and Lassi Aarniovuori, Professor in Electric Transportation at LUT University, to explore the long-standing power of collaboration between LUT University and The Switch. From pioneering technology development to creating career opportunities for students, the partnership is a compelling example…

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A milestone built on trust and reliability

Dear friends, With the first quarter behind us, it is a good time to share an important milestone in our marine business. We have now exceeded 600 permanent magnet (PM) marine machines ordered, with more than 300 already delivered and operating at sea. Even more importantly, this growing installed base has accumulated over 5 million…

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Why smaller ships need a new generation of compact electric machines

Electrification is steadily reshaping ship power systems across the maritime industry. From battery-powered ferries and hybrid offshore vessels to large container ships using shaft generators and power take-off systems, electrical machines are becoming a central part of modern vessel design. However, the engineering challenges behind electrification can vary significantly depending on vessel size and operating…

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Freedom to think beyond

LUT Blossom 2026 was created as a business growth event to help research and commercial collaboration translate into real-world impact. Organized by LUT University for the very first time on Friday, April 10 in Lahti, Finland, the event gathered more than 1,400 attendees from academia, industry and government. One of the main topics of focus…

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