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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Decarbonizing shipping is one of the greatest challenges facing the maritime industry today. While much of the debate has focused on alternative fuels, the truth is that the future fleet will also require far more efficient and flexible energy systems. This is precisely the focus of STEESMAT – a consortium of 13 European partners, including The Switch.
In August 2025, The Switch secured a new order for 12 units of its PMM2000M permanent magnet shaft generator, providing 4,210 kW of power at 50 rpm. These highly efficient and reliable shaft generators will be installed on a 18,200 TEU newbuild container vessel under construction at a South Korean shipyard. This product was chosen…
The Switch received a package order in February 2025 to supply its PMM1000M shaft generator and single-drive package to four newbuild 140-meter-long, 12,000 dwt multipurpose vessels (MPP), with an option for two additional vessels. The Switch PMM1000M’s slim design features a slightly smaller cooling unit, ensuring a better fit within the engine room. The vessels…
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…