The Switch, a leading supplier of permanent magnet shaft generators, celebrates its 500th shaft generator order. This milestone underscores the company’s pivotal role in supporting the maritime industry’s transition to cleaner, more efficient shipping. “Reaching 500 orders is a milestone not just for The Switch, but for the shipping industry as a whole,” said Jussi…
In Panu Hava’s previous blog, he discussed the latest technologies and trends in high-speed electric machines in today’s market. In this blog, I would like to describe how The Switch applies these innovations and organizes its processes to successfully build premium electric motors.
In June, I had the opportunity to visit two trade fairs related to rotating machines and explore the options that are offered today by the market. Read more for a review of the market.
Europe often takes the spotlight for advancements in maritime industry electrification. Countries like Norway and Finland are already operating over a hundred electric vessels, driving the global shift toward sustainable shipping. Japan, on the other hand, has been comparatively quiet – with just around 10 electric vessels currently in operation. But behind the scenes, Japan…
Dear friends, The first half of 2025 has been nothing short of exceptional. I’m proud to share that we’ve reached an all-time high order backlog – an achievement driven by a record-breaking order intake this spring. In just over five months, we’ve already secured more orders than in the full year of 2024. What makes…
The Switch was featured in this month’s issue of Bunkerspot magazine. In the, Jussi Puranen, Product Line Director, Electric Machines explains why and how permanent magnet machines are at the forefront of the shift towards electric propulsion. Read the article below:
In the first session of our three-part masterclass, you’ll discover the fundamentals of permanent magnet (PM) technology and explore the benefits and features of PM machines. Agenda
Electrification is the marine industry’s obvious choice in its efforts to reach net zero emissions. DC distribution is a useful option for many types of vessels for a wide variety of reasons. Common benefits include: Offshore vessels have features which benefit greatly from DC distribution. According to DNV statistics, nearly 200 offshore vessels are already…
Last year’s trends show marine electrification is growing steadily. We at The Switch, our customers and other partners in the value chain continuously update our knowledge of the constantly evolving market. The sales cycle is very long, and gathering signals and trends in developments is essential. We are observing the following: Industry sources agree Industry…
Discover how solid-rotor technology revolutionizes the performance of standard induction electric motors by extending their capabilities and eliminating the need for gearboxes. In this session, we’ll explore how low-voltage solutions can achieve power outputs ranging from 500 to 2,000 kW, and how the latest medium-voltage solutions can deliver power beyond 2 MW for demanding applications.
IMO CO2 reduction targets are driving the marine industry toward a greener future. Green e-fuels are at the center of discussion, with the major challenges being the huge amount of energy needed for e-fuel production and the world’s constantly increasing energy consumption. The marine industry is already working to reduce emissions by making vessel operations…
Discover how solid-rotor technology revolutionizes the performance of standard induction electric motors by extending their capabilities and eliminating the need for gearboxes. In this session, we’ll explore how low-voltage solutions can achieve power outputs ranging from 500 to 2,000 kW, and how the latest medium-voltage solutions can deliver power beyond 2 MW for demanding applications.…