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.…
Maritime green transition gathers speed in 2023
In July of this year, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) revised its strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping . The IMO’s new ambitious target is to reach net-zero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050. This is a big jump up from the initial target of a 50% GHG reduction by…
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…
Marine industry moves toward electrification in 2022
What does the future hold for electrification of the marine industry? A review of the past year’s trends shows a clear movement toward electrification. Green transition gathering speed The transition to using sustainable solutions in the marine market has clearly been on the industry agenda over the past year. And what’s more, our conversations with…
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…
Switching on frequently 01/2023: Looking forward to FY23
We just finished our fiscal year of 2022 with a historical number of deliveries. The last two months of January and February helped us recover sales that were impacted by shortages in materials. We did not meet our profitability targets, but as we all know, last year was quite exceptional. I can also proudly tell…
10 years in the shaft generator business – A short review
Looking at my email history, I see that the term “shaft generator” first appeared in my email conversations in May 2013. So, it has been exactly ten years to date from when we first started to think how we could utilize our permanent magnet technology originally developed for the wind industry in marine applications –…