Charting a greener course: marine electrification and sustainability

Did you know that about 90% of global trade is transported by marine shipping? And shipping is statistically “the least environmentally damaging mode of transport when its productive value is taken into consideration,” according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO). But even the least environmentally damaging mode of transport can be made more sustainable. Marine…

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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…

All-time high order backlog

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…

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Key takeaways from Marintec China 2025

In early December, representatives from The Switch visited Shanghai for Marintec China 2025 – one of the largest and most influential marine exhibitions in the world. The event gathered thousands of visitors across eight massive halls, offering a clear view of where the marine industry is heading and how The Switch is positioned in the…

The Switch at Marintec China 2025

BEMAC and The Switch are pleased to announce our participation in a joint booth at Marintec China 2025, held from 2–5 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre.  Recognized as the leading maritime barometer, Marintec China 2025 is the largest and most influential maritime trade exhibition of the year. With a total exhibition area…

The Switch at Kormarine 2025

The international maritime exhibition KORMARINE 2025 will be held from October 21 to 24 at BEXCO in Busan, Korea. BEMAC and The Switch are pleased to announce that we will be participating at a joint booth.  KORMARINE, one of the world’s leading maritime exhibitions held every two years, brings together more than 900 companies from over 40…

“Finding the Future in Imabari” – A look at Bari-Ship 2025

From May 22 to 24, the bustling port city of Imabari played host to Bari-Ship 2025, Japan’s premier maritime industry event. This year’s exhibition truly lived up to its theme – “Find the Future in Imabari.” Jonna Tiainen, Senior Specialist, Thermal Design, from The Switch in Lappeenranta, Finland, had a chance to participate in the…

The Switch at Energy House Day 2025 – “A vessel on land”

On April 24, The Switch took part in the third edition of Energy House Day 2025 in Stord, Norway. Held at the cutting-edge Energy House test center, the event offered a hands-on look at groundbreaking developments in areas such as green shipping, sustainable energy systems and future fuels. This year’s event was a total full…

A promising start for 2025 with exceptional order intake

We have experienced excellent growth in the marine electrification business with our game-changing products. New orders include several projects that leverage our permanent magnet (PM) machine and power electronics products, showcasing their versatility and efficiency in various marine electrification applications. The Switch has now logged more than 50 contracts for our innovative power electronics products,…

Strong growth in marine market electrification

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…