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…
On April 9th, the Energy House in Stord, Norway, opened its doors to innovators, engineers, investors, and industry leaders working toward one shared goal: a cleaner, more resilient energy future. This annual Energy House Day took place for the 4th time this year. Among the participants were The Switch and partners such as Sustainable Energy,…
Imagine that your electric machine no longer meets your needs. Perhaps performance requirements changed, vibrations suddenly appeared during operation or another practical challenge emerged. Situations like these are where innovation often begins. For engineers, solving such problems is part of everyday work – but how they approach them can vary from company to company. At…
Lappeenranta, Finland – The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet (PM) machines for marine applications, has launched the PMM850M PM machine, a compact, high-efficiency solution designed to help shipowners lower fuel consumption, reduce emissions and decrease operating costs. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027. Key advantages for customers: Filling a strategic market gap…
