We are now at the beginning of a new era. BEMAC Corporation, as the majority shareholder, together with Mitsui & Co. have entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of The Switch group from Yaskawa. The final closing will be subject to a few conditions, like regulatory approvals. This is…
– An interview with Mr. Jonas Nyberg, Managing Director West, Berg Propulsion, and Dr. Jussi Puranen, Head of Product Line, Electric Machines, The Switch. By Zhao Bo, Journalist with China Ship Survey Although permanent magnet (PM) machines were invented more than 100 years ago, they haven’t been used in megawatt-class applications until the past few…
What are the developments in advanced shipping technology? Will it be possible to curtail not only the environmental damage being done by shipping but also improve shipping transport conditions and lower vessel lifecycle costs? Read on.
As part of the long-term strategy of Yaskawa Corporation, The Switch will become Yaskawa European’s Environmental Energy Division.
Yaskawa has completed a strategic investment in Helsinki-based Teraloop, a startup grid- and utility-scale kinetic energy storage company.
The Switch has successfully tested its PM shaft generator in a rigorous bench test in Vaasa. The PMM 1000 direct-drive marine shaft generator certified by Lloyds marks the first of its kind to take advantage of PM technology, allowing ships to gain greater efficiency over the entire speed range.
Conventional combined heat and power (CHP) systems have typically used externally excited synchronous generators or squirrel cage induction generators to produce electrical power. However, this era of using induction generators in CHP systems is ending, as the systems cannot provide electricity during outages and the so-called “black start” feature is missing. Also, while synchronous generators…
The Switch factories are keeping up 100% production capacity. And we have been able to continue delivering our products to our wind, marine and turbo/industry customers on time and as promised.
Germany-based PROKON placed another order for 100 direct-drive 3 MW PMG and FPC packages in autumn 2013.
The Switch has delivered 100 high-speed PMGs for Geoho Energy’s 2 MW turbines.
Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have driven energy prices sharply upward, further pushing the global transition away from fossil fuels. Across industries, this shift is becoming increasingly urgent – and in the maritime sector, it is reinforcing the business case for electrification. As fuel costs rise and emissions regulations tighten, electrification is reshaping…
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…