Our organization is divided into three operational units:
The Switch Electrical Machines
The Switch Electrical Machines, located in Lappeenranta, Finland, contributes to our capabilities in the manufacture of adjustable speed drives for industrial applications and in the production of rugged, reliable motors. These machines are typically used to drive vacuum pumps in the pulp and paper industry. Our competence in the production extends up to 55,000 rpm. Permanent magnet technology is used in slow and medium speed applications.
We work closely with the Lappeenranta University of Technology, a leading research institute for high speed technology with special expertise in high speed turbo machinery. The Switch Electrical Machines has received several technology awards for its product development work, including the InnoFinland award in 1997 and New Technology Award in 1999.
The Switch High Power Converters
The Switch High Power Converters, located in Vaasa, Finland, specializes in power electronics. In Vaasa, we focus on the most demanding power electronics applications for distributed power generation, especially for utilizing alternative energy such as wind and sea power.
The Switch High Power Converters concentrates on providing power with consistent high quality and constantly seeks to improve the quality of its power solutions.
The Switch Controls and Converters
The Switch Controls and Converters, located in Hudson, New Hampshire, USA, brings know-how in controls and specialized DC/AC converters. Our focus is on solutions for use with solar and fuel cells.
The Switch Controls and Converters is a long-established partner of Semikron, a leading manufacturer of power semiconductors.