The Switch received orders for six permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to be installed on newbuild methanol-powered containerships. The first PMM2000M will be delivered in Q2 2025. The new vessels will be ready for commissioning in 2026 and 2027. “This order for the world’s most advanced high-power permanent magnet shaft generators is part of the…
The Switch has received a new order for 10 permanent magnet direct-drive PMM2000M shaft generators for 10,300 TEU dual-fuel container vessels. Delivery is expected in Q1 2026–Q1 2027. The PMM2000M is the largest frame size in the company’s portfolio of shaft generators. A key aspect in the design of the vessels is to use a…
In the Nordics, we don’t like to blow our own trumpets too much. But here goes anyway! One great example of our collaborative success with close customers is when vessel lifecycle management provider ACEL Group of Norway recently selected us to supply single drives as part of an extensive midlife upgrade of the multipurpose offshore…
The Switch Engineering Oy, Finland-based special electric machine and high-power converter product supplier, is excited to announce that majority shareholder Japanese marine electrical machinery supplier BEMAC Corporation, in partnership with global trading and investment company Mitsui & Co., Ltd., has acquired 100% of the shares in The Switch. The Switch is well known for its…
What does the future hold for electrification of the marine industry? A review of the past year’s trends shows a clear movement toward electrification. Green transition gathering speed The transition to using sustainable solutions in the marine market has clearly been on the industry agenda over the past year. And what’s more, our conversations with…
Raise your career to higher powers The Switch focuses on electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies. We care for the environment, but not only the natural one. We also care for our working environment and our fellow colleagues. We treat all employees equally. Together, we are committed to fostering a physically and psychologically safe…
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As we come to the end of this calendar year, it is a good time to look back on our achievements and the major happenings of 2020.
During 2011, permanent magnet machine manufacturers experienced moments of fear. The prices for rare earth materials were spiraling upwards uncontrollably. Since then, the situation has stabilized to a level slightly higher than before the crisis. But what’s the overall situation right now?
In October 2007, MAN TURBO of Switzerland announced the successful factory testing of its HOFIM™ compact compressor system, a sub-sea gas compression solution that includes highly tailored basic motor technology from The Switch. This motor is part of a future-oriented project financed by the Åsgard Licence Partners in Norway to develop compression systems for the next generation of oil and gas production.
The Switch together with MAN TURBO developed the high-speed motor, based on solid rotor technology, for the compressor system that will be used in a challenging environment of uncleaned wellstream gas.
This year, the marine buzz was louder at Nor-Shipping in Oslo. Approximately 1,000 companies at 17 national pavilions exhibited their latest portfolios to 35,000 delegates. It was a true meeting point for partners, services, innovations and expertise.
All around, we’re seeing the real switch happening in energy production. The key to The Switch approach for this has been our full-power converter (FPC).