Electrifying the world with game-changing green technologies The Switch is an agile product supplier that provides custom electric machines and power electronics to system integrators (SIs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). We want to grow together with our marine, renewables and industry customers who find our innovative technologies and optimized products key to their success.…
The Switch wins New Propulsion Technology of the Year at Amsterdam’s Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026
The Advanced Maritime Technology International Awards 2026, presented on June 16 at RAI Amsterdam, honored leading innovators in sustainable marine technology. Among the eight category winners announced during the ceremony, The Switch received the New Propulsion Technology of the Year award for its PMM850M permanent magnet machine, recognized for its compact design, high efficiency solution…
Building on 20 years – Ready for what comes next
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…
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…
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…
The Switch at WattsUp 2026: Batteries, DC systems and industry insights
At the beginning of March, The Switch participated in the three-day WattsUp 2026 conference in Mallorca, hosted by the Maritime Battery Forum. The event brought together battery suppliers, system integrators, shipyards and classification societies to discuss the latest developments in maritime battery technology and related equipment. The conference covered a wide range of topics, including…
The Switch at Watts Up 2026
The Switch is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Watts Up 2026, taking place on March 3–5, 2026 at the Palau de Congressors de Palma, Spain. Watts Up is a dedicated maritime battery conference hosted by the Maritime Battery Forum, bringing together leading experts shaping the future of battery-powered vessels. Now in its 12th…
Meet us at SMM 2026
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…
The local impact of wind energy in the spotlight on Global Wind Day
Today, on Friday, June 15, is Global Wind Day, an opportunity for citizens around the world to learn more about the wind power. For example, did you know that the wind industry provides 260,000 quality high-skilled jobs in Europe? On a global scale, that figure is now 1.15 million.
A milestone built on trust and reliability
Dear friends, With the first quarter behind us, it is a good time to share an important milestone in our marine business. We have now exceeded 600 permanent magnet (PM) marine machines ordered, with more than 300 already delivered and operating at sea. Even more importantly, this growing installed base has accumulated over 5 million…
Freedom to think beyond
LUT Blossom 2026 was created as a business growth event to help research and commercial collaboration translate into real-world impact. Organized by LUT University for the very first time on Friday, April 10 in Lahti, Finland, the event gathered more than 1,400 attendees from academia, industry and government. One of the main topics of focus…