The Switch received another order of PM shaft generators from WE Tech Solutions
The Switch received another order to deliver two PM shaft generators to WE Tech Solutions of Finland.
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Game-changing technology Our advanced marine products include our market-leading permanent magnet shaft generators, electric propulsion motors and proven DC distribution. Designed specifically for marine, our building blocks enable your vessels to stay future-proof with increased efficiency, the highest possible reliability and superior flexibility to meet any new fuel source. Permanent magnet machines Boost overall efficiency…
The Switch now a Yaskawa company
Yaskawa, a world leader in motion control and robotics, acquired The Switch to support both companies’ strategic objectives and strengthen their international presence.
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Visit us at EWEA to find out how to reach permanent performance with our advanced drive train technology.
See you at EWEA Offshore 2013
We are looking forward to meet you at EWEA Offshore 2013 and to discuss how we can lower the cost of energy for your turbine!
Second order for Dong Fang; first collaboration with Moventas
The Switch has signed a new agreement with Dong Fang for a 3 MW drive train to be designed in collaboration with Finland-based Moventas, who will deliver the gear solution for the turbine. The aim is to optimize the entire package for Dong Fang to sell to the Chinese market. The new order comes right after the successful startup of The Switch 1.5 MW direct-driven generators.
The Switch: One of 30 most promising cleantech companies in global competition
The Switch has been selected as one of the 30 finalists of the 2012 Global Cleantech Later Stage Award organized by the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA). Along with Eniram and Forchem, two other Finnish companies, The Switch leads a list of more than 4,500 cleantech companies.
Join us at Husum WindEnergy 2012 to lower the cost of energy
The Switch has taken a closer look at how to decrease the cost of energy. The formula for lowering the cost of energy is ultimately very simple: Lower overall investment and O&M costs, while extending equipment lifetime and boosting the amount of energy generated.
Visit us at Husum WindEnergy 2012 at booth 2F06 and see how to lower the cost of energy for your turbine!
The Switch at Nor-Shipping 2025 – supporting a future-proof maritime industry
As the premier global arena for maritime excellence, Nor-Shipping 2025 brought together industry leaders from across the world on June 2–6 in Oslo. The event’s focus was to share knowledge, debate and showcase innovation. To share knowledge, Asbjørn Halsebakke spoke at Maritime Cleantech Norway’s BlueTalks stage on “Safe by design: The future of DC at…
Join us at Nor-Shipping 2025!
Please visit our team at Nor-Shipping 2025 from June 2–6 in Oslo, where we will be happy to discuss our game-changing green electric machines and power electronics for marine that can help you reach zero emissions. Safe by Design: The Future of DC at Sea Don’t miss our presentation at Maritime Cleantech Norway’s stand on…
New package order for 4 shaft generators and single drives
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…
LDA equips three newbuild hybrid vessels with The Switch DC-Hub
France-based Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) has been selected by Airbus to build, own and operate an entire new fleet of low-emission vessels to transport its aircraft subassemblies between production facilities in Europe and the United States. The new fleet will cut average annual transatlantic CO2 emissions by 50%, achieving 33,000 tons in 2030 compared to…