Tomorrow is all about today
Using the smart solutions and technological advancements available today, anyone can help their fleet achieve and exceed the ever-higher standards of modern seafaring.
Switching on frequently 03/2017
The Switch has come far as the result of hard work and reached several new milestones over the past few months. So what are they?
Switching on frequently 02/2017
When The Switch was founded, we based our entire business idea on the fact that we wanted to help people change how they use electricity and choose how electricity is produced. So what about now?
The Switch again at SPS IPC Drives in Italy
With Yaskawa, Vipa, Profichip and ZF Italia, The Switch participated at SPS IPC Drives 2017, the biggest industrial automation fair in Italy, presenting its complete turbo drive package.
Join us for a morning Power Boost
Where: At the joint Steerprop and The Switch stand at Nor-Shipping 2017. Hall D, Stand D04-28a and 28b.
When: May 31, 2017. From 10:30 – 11:00.
Discover the future of shipping –
We invite you to meet us at NCE Maritime CleanTech’s stand in the Disruptive Sustainability hall at Nor-Shipping.
We’ll discuss some of the most relevant questions about the future of shipping.
Place and time: Oslo, May 30 – June 2.
Permanent magnet machines for shaft generators and direct propulsion
Permanent magnet machines for marine applications The Switch permanent magnet machines provide maximum flexibility by operating seamlessly as both generators and propulsion motors. Engineered specifically for diverse vessel types, they enable efficient and reliable power transmission while minimizing mechanical complexity. Additionally, we extensively test all permanent magnet machines at our Large Drive Test Center to…
Wello Penguin, Finland
The Wello Penguin, a uniquely designed 1,600-ton vessel, utilizes a low-speed PM generator and frequency converter to capture kinetic energy and turn it into usable power while riding the waves. Special features include the vertical installation of the generator axis and the converter’s rocking platform.
Co-juvenating our future
Co-juvenating! It’s a new term based on the idea of “rejuvenating” that was created for The Switchians to capture the spirit for their future. It’s a new day, with a new owner – and an enhanced opportunity to succeed.
The Switch 8.6 MW offshore PM generator passes initial no-load tests with success
The Switch, a leading manufacturer of permanent magnet generators and full-power converters, announced today that its 8.6 MW permanent magnet generator (PMG) for offshore use successfully passed initial no-load testing. The massive drive train component is scheduled to undergo complete full-load tests in the upcoming weeks. The Switch’s medium-speed, rear-mounted PMG design brings together the…