Tag Archives: Navico

Simrad announced a new software update for NSS evo2, NSO evo2, GO5 XSE and GO7 XSE displays, providing sonar enhancements, new Navionics functionality and general software improvements. The update includes improvements to Time Variable Gain and Auto Gain, Network Dual Sounder, Navionics SonarChart Live, Navionics Dock-to-Dock Autorouting (not available in U.S.) and Navionics Plotter Sync, in addition to NMEA 2000 ...

Navico, the manufacturer of marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad and B&G brands, announced the integration of new, advanced Mercury SmartCraft functionality with select Lowrance and Simrad displays. The integration enables boaters to control Mercury autopilots directly from select Lowrance and Simrad displays and includes new features like Auto Heading, Route/Waypoint Tracking and Active Trim. The integration ...

Boatsetter announced that it is partnering with GoFree – the provider of digital content and services and part of the Navico family of marine electronics brands including Lowrance, Simrad and B&G. The peer-to-peer boat rental company selected GoFree Track and GoFree Vessel solutions as the recommended vessel tracking and remote management solution for its global network of owners. GoFree Track is ...

Simrad announced the launch of its news GO9 XSE on Tuesday. The Simrad GO9 XSE is the latest addition to the popular GO Series systems. It has intuitive, multi-touch controls that smartphone and tablet users will find familiar and easy to use. Boaters can view charts, add waypoints and see key information on a 9-inch screen. Additionally, the GO9 XSE ...

The U.S International Trade Commission (ITC) released its public opinion this week to the Federal Appeals Court on an appeal filed by Garmin in its dispute with Navico. In December 2015, Navico said the ITC ruled that Garmin DownVu scanning sonar products violate Navico’s patents for DownScan Imaging Technology. Garmin released a service bulletin in response stating the company would ...

In a statement released on Aug. 30, Navico offered a response to Garmin’s comments on the International Trade Commission’s (ITC) Aug. 18 order: In September of 2015, Navico first informed Garmin that its tilted “design around” infringes Navico’s patents for DownScan Imaging technology. On December 1, 2015, in accordance with normal International Trade Commission practice, the Commission informed Garmin that, “if ...

Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. on Monday announced its response to a modified order by the International Trade Commission on August 18, 2016, in the long-running investigation brought by Navico Holdings AS against Garmin. Navico issued its response last week. Garmin has said it disagrees with Navico's interpretation of the order. The modified ITC order did not ...

Navico – the manufacturer of marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and GoFree brands – said that on Aug. 18, the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that Garmin DownVü scanning sonar products may not be imported into the United States, because they violate Navico’s patents for DownScan Imaging technology, according to a press release from Navico. The ...

Lowrance and Simrad announced Monday its exclusive partnership with Crest Pontoon. The Lowrance HOOK-4 fishfinder/chartplotter will be offered as an exclusive navigation option on all 2017 Crest I, Crest II, Crest II Fish and Crest II Select boats. Simrad GO5 XSE multifunction displays will be offered as the standard navigation system on all 2017 Caliber, Classic, Caribbean, Continental and Savannah ...

Navico – a provider of marine electronics and parent company to the Lowrance, Simrad, B&G and GoFree brands – announced Wednesday that Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division and Altor Fund IV have partnered and signed an agreement to acquire Navico from the Altor 2003 Fund. Navico has a history of investment in research and development. It has led to the ...