Until now, active magnetic bearings (AMBs) have been typically used for very critical applications, such as oil and gas, at a premium price. But Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch has made it possible for long-standing industrial applications to enjoy all the advantages that AMBs provide. Runtech’s 1 MW vacuum blower is one reaping rewards.…
Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch featured in Norwegian Elektronikknett on Tuesday, October 11. Read the English version here. Original Norwegian version: https://www.elektronikknett.no/fra-elektronikk-kraftelektronikk-skip-og-offshore/styrer-megawatt-anlegg-pa-skip/3156332 The R&D department of Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch in Trondheim is well equipped with lab and test facilities. In this photo, William Gullvik and Terje Rogne present the new generation…
Canadian marine electrotechnology specialist Techsol Marine has teamed up with world-leading power electronics supplier Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch to further develop its smart electrical distribution system for ships. As part of the agreement, both partners are committed to co-promoting a cutting-edge direct current (DC) distribution system for the North American market. “We are…
With future marine fuels as yet undecided and the looming pressure of IMO-mandated emissions deadlines, vessel designers and owners need good options. The Switch DC-Hub is a multi-source, multi-load DC system based on standardized power drive units. It offers a wide choice of power generation, energy storage, charging, propulsion power and clean power options for…
Electric & hybrid marine expo North America, November 2 & 3George R. Brown Convention Center Houston, Texas The world’s leading expo for marine electrification is coming to Houston this November again. It will showcase technologies for the electrification and hybridization of workboats, ferries, superyachts and other marine vessels, ports and harbor infrastructure. Asbjørn Halsebakke from…
This article was published before The Switch became part of BEMAC Group in 2024. For current company information, visit our About us page. Marine electric drive train specialist Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch inks five-year global sourcing agreement with ABB Marine & Ports in Shanghai for its next-generation PMM2000M permanent magnet machines to be…
Summer – the long-awaited season – is here again! And we managed to open this season with our traditional Summer Party after the long COVID-19 era. It was great to see most of our team members together celebrating the official opening of our Large Drive Test Center (LDTC) in Lappeenranta and having a good party together.
The Switch solid-rotor technology extends the speed capabilities of standard induction electric motors, filling the existing gap for applications running below multi-megawatt powers. Typically, standard 2-pole induction motors reach speeds of 3,000–3,600 rpm and with a variable frequency drive (VFD), can reach speeds up to 4,500 rpm. In high-speed applications, a high-speed gearbox together with…
We will be taking part in the exhibition, dedicated solely to showcasing the very latest and next-generation electric and hybrid marine charging and propulsion technologies, components and solutions. We will also be unveiling our newest solution to help vessels achieve a smooth ride through the waves – stay tuned for more to come! Electric &…
We will be taking part in the ASME Turbo Expo: Turbomachinery Technical Conference & Exposition, which encompasses topics spanning the entire turbomachinery industry – gas turbines, steam turbines, wind turbines, fans & blowers, and supercritical CO2. Turbo Expo is the only event that provides a full spectrum of research and industry knowledge to truly confirm…
On Wednesday, April 13, Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch took part in the Container Ship Tech & Ops Webinar Week organized by Riviera Maritime Media. LNG and beyond: box ships’ paths to decarbonization From LNG and LNG-ready to bio-LNG, ammonia-ready, methanol and fuel saving technologies, container operators are considering an expanding range of fueling…
If you want a simplified drive system with better efficiency, higher speeds, higher powers and safety, our solid rotor machines are the answer.