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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Scaling up electric ferries: the role of power electronics

Large fully electric ferries are no longer a concept – they are already operating in real-world conditions. The real question is how to make them comparably efficient, safe and reliable. The pace at which electric ferries are moving from niche to scale is remarkable. The market is already worth several billion dollars and is expected…

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Sea Japan 2026: Strengthening partnerships and exploring new opportunities with BEMAC

Sea Japan 2026, one of Asia’s leading maritime exhibitions, is a strategic meeting point for industry professionals seeking the latest solutions in decarbonization, digitalization, autonomous shipping and next-generation vessel design. Held in Tokyo from April 22–24, this year’s event offered a unique platform to explore emerging trends, build valuable partnerships and discover cutting-edge products and…

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Meet The Switch at Posidonia 2026

We’re excited to announce that The Switch will be participating as part of the BEMAC stand at Posidonia 2026 in Athens, Greece from June 1–5, 2026. Join us at our stand 4.101 / 16 / Hall 4 to discover our latest innovations in marine electrification and power electronics – and meet our team to discuss…

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