Permanent magnets unlock efficiency

A pair of PMM1000 machines underwent full-power testing before being delivered for a Wallenius Lines newbuild

Finnish companies WE Tech and The Switch are partnering to provide energy saving solutions for large ships based on permanent magnet shaft generators and variable frequency drive technology, says Bill Thomson.

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