You may have heard about “green corridors” in shipping but be asking yourself, what are they? What is their purpose? Recognizing the need for climate action, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adapted a new strategy in 2023 to incorporate a net-zero emissions goal for all vessels by or around 2050. With a lifetime of…
We’re proud to announce that our permanent magnet (PM) machines lead the market for direct-drive shaft generators. Since 2015, more than 100 vessels have gone to sea with our technology and more than 270 shaft generator orders have been placed. Currently, we deliver tens of machines annually to shipyards via our system integrator customers. What…
In 2020, we launched our SRS standalone high-speed machine and the “no gear” marketing campaign. We wanted to show customers who need high rotational speed that we provide an attractive possibility to remove the complicated, low-efficiency and expensive mechanical gear from their systems. Now in 2023, there seems to be push for even further with…
Switch tracks to DC distribution What if your next vessel could be built with dedicated all-marine DC drive train key components that would No need to wait. Our marine-specific components are proven and ready for your next vessel –simplified, optimized and uncompromised. And by getting the drives and electric machines from only one source, you’ll…
We have had the pleasure to welcome new faces to our team of leading minds during early 2023. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to hiring individuals who share our values and passion for a clean environment, and green future. Get to know our new team members and discover how they contribute to…
We are thrilled to announce that we will be attending the upcoming Electric & Hybrid Marine expo in Amsterdam. As previous year, our innovative DC protection devices are coming back to the stand in our enclosed cabinet for you to view. We kindly invite you also to swing by at our conference presentations to hear…
The Switch PMM2000s are rolling out! These giant permanent magnet machines meet the pressing need for more power and torque in shaft generator applications. The first one passed its customer string test in January 2023 with flying colors and is now on its way to the shipyard. Testing challenges all met Both the initial back-to-back…
Early 2023 will see the first deliveries of our largest permanent magnet (PM) shaft generators to shipyards. Purpose-built for the shipping giants of the sea, the PMM2000M brings maximized torque capacity with the lowest mass and inertia to fulfill the power production needs of the very largest cargo vessels – and at the same time…
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…
This article was published before The Switch became part of BEMAC Group in 2024. For current company information, visit our About us page. Marine electric drive train specialist Yaskawa Environmental Energy / The Switch inks five-year global sourcing agreement with ABB Marine & Ports in Shanghai for its next-generation PMM2000M permanent magnet machines to be…
– 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…
Teemu Heikkilä The marine industry is evolving rapidly to meet 2023 IMO-mandated emissions deadlines – and the ones to follow. To accomplish this, long-established methods and equipment are being reevaluated, upgraded or replaced. Making DC distribution the best choice for marine use Power distribution is a promising area for vessel efficiency gains. Although AC distribution…