FIMA, Germany
German FIMA Maschinenbau GmbH, our first chemical industry reference, ordered a series of 200 kW high-speed motors for turbo blowers with a speed of nearly 11,000 rpm.
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 enters marine business
Permanent magnet (PM) technology has some clear benefits also for marine applications. Since fuel prices have gone up by 30% in only 2 years and freight rates have remained at about the same level for the past 10 years, energy savings has become hot topic in shipbuilding.
Signs of growth
Last month’s HUSUM WindEnergy exhibition gave us firm proof that the wind power business is moving ahead again. We’re seeing movement from all different directions and positive signs that the worst may now be over. Bigger and better turbines are currently being developed to respond to future market requirements.
Season’s Greetings – together, let’s switch to a greener future
Dear friends, As we come to the end of the year, I want to thank once again all our partners and customers. Your support has made this year a success for The Switch. Together, we have reached several goals – even when the world around us has been uncertain. Your trust in our products and…
How to secure ride-through operations in DC systems?
Protection tools that limit short-circuit current and isolate any faulty parts quickly make low voltage DC distribution safe, redundant and extremely attractive choice for vessels. In our second webinar of our three-part Masterclass series, our experts will talk about: We have also reserved time for a live Q&A for you to ask any questions you…
Why PM machines are the new era in electric propulsion?
In our second session of our permanent magnet propulsion masterclass series, our experts will outline what makes PM machines the top choice for electric direct-drive propulsion. Overview
A year of progress with new shareholders and marine growth
As we near the end of this year, I want to thank you all. This year has been special for The Switch. It is our first year with new owners, and our marine product business has grown bigger than our wind and industry sectors. I am grateful to our customers and partners for their trust…
Shoreside charging for vessel electrification: the challenges
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…
Our customer-focused process for high-speed motors gets you the turbo application results you want
Do you worry the components you buy won’t actually meet your turbo application specifications? We’ve got you covered. We’ve created a customer-focused working process that incorporates customer feedback at each step throughout the production process. This ensures: Our communicative process makes sure you get exactly what you need. We’re focused on a great result for…
September announcement: Welcoming our new leading minds
During September 2022, we had the pleasure of welcoming six new members to our team of leading minds. Read their bios and professional journeys within below. Structural Analysis Specialist Trainee Seyedmajid (Majid) Mirzahosseini has joined our Engineering Analyses team as Structural Analysis Specialist Trainee on September 14, 2022. He will be working part-time alongside his…
Technical notes for swift and accurate system integration
System integrators face many more complex requirements and challenges with today’s increasingly versatile and comprehensive systems for propulsion and the production of onboard electricity. As a result, system integration must now start much earlier. This means information on system components must be available earlier, especially in the case of unfamiliar new technologies and solutions that…