Ask the Expert Panu Kurronen, CTO at The Switch, presents our high-speed, solid-rotor technology in Turbomachinery International’s “Ask the Expert” video and article. He explains the origins of the solid-rotor concept, what the advantages are over conventional high-speed machinery and the applications that have benefited most from The Switch’s technology. Kurronen traces the evolution of…
Join The Switch at SMM 2026 in Hamburg from September 1–4 at the BEMAC stand in Hall B7, Stand 535 in the Japanese Pavilion. Discover our latest permanent magnet (PM) technology for shaft generators and propulsion systems, along with our comprehensive range of marine-specific power electronics engineered to deliver performance, efficiency and reliability in demanding…
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 –…
Dear Friends, This year has once again reminded us how unpredictable and complex our markets can be. While global growth continues, it remains uneven, and uncertainty around geopolitics, energy costs and trade still shapes investment decisions across industries. At the same time, demand for electrification, efficiency and sustainable solutions is accelerating – particularly in the…
