Tag: marine

The Switch signs deal for permanent magnet shaft generators

The Switch and WE Tech signed an agreement for the delivery of four direct-drive 1.5 MW PM shaft generators. This strengthens the position of The Switch as it uses its proven track record of applying PM generator technology successfully in the wind power industry now to a range of marine applications.

A year of transforming

Another interesting year in wind is coming to an end. The competitive landscape has changed, as many turbine manufacturing newcomers have not made it in the tough competition. At The Switch, we see a clear rationalization going on in the industry. Everyone is evaluating their core competences and concentrating on those. Generally, it seems turbine…

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Game-changing permanent magnet solutions

Soaring fuel prices, global overcapacity and lower profit margins are opening the way for advanced technologies that revolutionize the way ships generate and use energy.

Next-generation hybrid propulsion systems from WE Tech and The Switch are game changers in their own right when it comes to reaching the highest energy efficiency, lowering the costs of operation and helping to comply with future environmental legislation. Solutions such as these enable ships to stay afloat and profit in a sea of fierce competition.

Collaboration in all

The world economy is showing signs of recovery after many years of being battered by the financial crisis. This is vital for the wind industry so that investments flow into the industry, and at the same time, transformation still continues. Announcements of investments in Dong Energy as well as Mitsubishi and Vestas joining forces are good indications that the strong players are ready to invest in the promising offshore wind.

The Switch and YASKAWA to form strategic cooperation

The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications, and YASKAWA Electric Corporation, a global manufacturer of servomotors, controllers, inverters, and industrial robots, today announced they will enter into a strategic cooperation on high-power motors, generators and converters.

By combining forces, the two companies plan to leverage each other’s technology expertise, expand their product range and to strengthen their market positions in Europe and Japan. This cooperation will result in a more complete offering in product packages and eventually in bigger and better wind turbines.

7% more profit for merchant ships

Soaring fuel prices, global overcapacity and lower profits are forcing shipbuilder to rethink conventional power configurations. How about gaining up to 7% profit per year instead?

Next generation drive trains from The Switch are game changers when it comes to reaching the highest energy efficiency, lowering the costs of operation and helping merchant vessels comply with future environmental legislations. By combining our permanent magnet machine with our frequency converter, ships can stay afloat and profit in the sea of fierce competition.

WANTED: Design Engineer

We are looking for a mechanical engineer to design electrical machines as part of our customer-focused product development projects. You’ll take a lead engineer role in our customer-specific sales projects and work closely with our Technical Account Manager.

WANTED: Test Engineers/Managers

We are looking for two Test Engineers/Managers, one to Vaasa and another one to Lappeenranta. Your task will be production testing and inspection of our converters and generators.