Expanding uses of high-speed solid rotor technology

High-speed solid rotor technology has proven itself useful in nearly every high-speed application. High-speed solid rotors can be used in any application where the load can be connected directly to the electrical machine without a gearbox and the circumferential speed of the rotor is higher than 100 m/s. Developed to address the existing gap between…

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.…

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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…

High-speed motor for turbo applications – setting the new standard

We have delivered thousands of high-speed motors in serial production to several world leaders for their specialized turbo pump and compressors applications. Now, the same technology is introducing motors paired with drives, offering unrivaled cost and size advantages in powers of 100 to 630 kW and speeds of 6,000 to 20,000 rpm.

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…

Cooling options for high-speed solid rotor machines

Did you know you can choose from a variety of effective cooling systems for our high-speed solid rotor electrical machines? Solid rotor machines are a superb option for high-speed applications because they are robust, efficient and reliable. But because high-speed machines are characterized by high power density, even with the highest efficiency the loss density…

How to make money from “free” energy

Sunshine is free of charge! That makes it a great fuel for power generation. The value of this free energy and generated power depends on demand and available alternative sources. In other words, it’s a case of simple supply and demand.

The question is how to harvest this energy effectively and generate high quality power to the grid. Solar intensity, cloudiness and available land conditions vary in different locations and parts of the world. Besides that, it comes down to a proper system design and selection of optimal components.

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…