AIRMAR Technology Corporation

One quick download delivers IoT-level interaction with analog vessel sensor data

AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to announce their SmartBoat® system, which provides access to and control of onboard sensor data, is now Signal K compatible. With a free Signal K download from Airmar.com to the SmartBoat module, onboard sensor data, engine data, and data from any device on the network is received in their native protocols and converted by the module to Signal K marine data format. Signal K makes the data compatible with mobile devices, laptops, and other internet-based tools, allowing boaters to leverage apps and other technologies that enable further visualization, use and customization of the data.

“Signal K has a very enthusiastic user and developer community,” explains Jennifer Matsis, Airmar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “It is a format that was developed by boaters, for boaters. And because Signal K is open source, boaters who thrive on the freedom and creativity open source provides will be delighted to find that SmartBoat modules deliver the data from their onboard sensors, already converted to Signal K and ready to be customized for own sensor management style.”

SmartBoat modules were developed with the ability to convert analog sensor data with any protocol into NMEA 2000® for system-wide data monitoring and sensor control, including the configuration of alerts, automation, and more. Adding Signal K compatibility enables all that same data to be converted to Signal K as well and shared wirelessly or via ethernet connection. With built-in Wi-Fi, ethernet and NMEA (0183 and 2000) connections, a SmartBoat module provides a one-device Signal K solution, eliminating the need for multiple, expensive translation modules, engine conversion boxes and cabling. This makes it the most compact and cost-effective method of implementing Signal K.

About AIRMAR
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sensors for marine and industrial applications. We manufacture advanced ultrasonic transducers, electromagnetic flow sensors, WeatherStation® instruments, and sensor monitoring systems used for a wide variety of applications. Recreational marine, commercial fishing, meteorology, ocean survey, process control, and proximity sensing are just some of our markets. Established in 1982, AIRMAR's headquarters are located in Milford, New Hampshire with 11 sales and tech support offices in 7 countries. Visit the Company's website at www.airmar.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILFORD, NH. (July 14, 2022) – AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to introduce their new Gen2 paddlewheel, a next-generation paddlewheel designed to deliver industry-leading speed-through-water boat performance data for start-up responsiveness and linearity throughout the speed range.

The ultra-responsive Gen2 paddlewheel maintains the top-speed performance Airmar’s marine transducers are known for, plus adds a superior level of start-up speed capability that makes it the most sensitive and accurate paddlewheel available today for sailing and power boats.

“The Gen2’s best-in-class speed reporting is delivered as low as 0.3 knots, becoming linear at 0.6 knots,” explains Jennifer Matsis, VP Sales and Marketing at Airmar. “As the boat accelerates, speed-thru-water readings stay accurate, smooth and steady up through 45 knots.”

By sensing speed starting as low as 0.3 knots and becoming linear at 0.6 knots, the Gen2 paddlewheel outperforms all conventional paddlewheels, which typically need higher speeds to begin reporting data. Receiving smoother and more consistent speed data earlier enables smarter and faster decisions on the water during the most crucial times, especially for competitive sailors.

As an added feature, the Gen2 paddlewheel includes updated firmware that produces improved 5.7 Hz speed resolution, eliminating low speed jitter and delivering a smooth speed output to networks and displays.

The Gen2 paddlewheel is now being included with Airmar’s most popular depth/speed-through-water/temperature sensor, the DST810 Smart™ Multisensor. Upgrading to the Gen2 paddlewheel adds industry-leading low-speed performance to the DST810’s already robust resume of groundbreaking features, and since the housing of the DST810 remains unchanged with the inclusion of the Gen2, it will easily retrofit into existing Airmar 2” housings for a quick and trouble-free transducer upgrade.

Dealers can order the DST810 Smart™ Multisensor with Gen2 paddlewheel, or any Airmar high-performance marine transducer, by contacting Gemeco Marine Accessories or Airmar EMEA.

About AIRMAR
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sensors for marine and industrial applications. We manufacture advanced ultrasonic transducers, electromagnetic flow sensors, WeatherStation® instruments, and sensor monitoring systems used for a wide variety of applications. Recreational marine, commercial fishing, meteorology, ocean survey, process control, and proximity sensing are just some of our markets. Established in 1982, AIRMAR's headquarters are located in Milford, New Hampshire with 11 sales and tech support offices in 7 countries. Visit the Company's website at www.airmar.com.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILFORD, NH. (April 15, 2022) – AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to welcome Anita Hatherley to the company as Director of Global Operations Planning and Supply Chain. Hatherley will lead the various functions to optimize Airmar’s sales, inventory, and operations planning process. She joins Airmar with over 30 years of operations experience in the recreational marine industry in the USA and UK.

“We are excited and pleased that Anita has joined our team,” said Steve Boucher, CEO of Airmar Technology. “With her broad experience in operations, she will be identifying and implementing best practices to align our supply chain, logistics, and production activities. One of Airmar’s immediate objectives is to significantly increase our production capacity and output; Anita will be instrumental in getting us there.”

“With their development of Chirp technology and decades as the gold-standard for ultrasonic transducers, Airmar is a pioneer in the marine electronics industry,” said Hatherley. “I look forward to employing my extensive operations and strategic planning experience to help bolster their existing prominent position in the industry, with a focus on becoming an even stronger company known for customer dedication.”

Hatherley comes to Airmar following a lengthy career in various operational management positions at Navico and Raymarine. At Airmar, Hatherley will work with cross-functional teams to develop strategies for continuous improvement to supply chain and logistics execution, processes, and synergies, with particular focus on improving customer satisfaction.


About AIRMAR
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance ultrasonic sensor products for the marine, industrial and commercial markets. We develop advanced ultrasonic transducers, ultrasonic WeatherStation® instruments, and onboard sensor management systems. Product applications include Chirp transducers for fishing and navigation, meteorological multisensors for marine and agriculture, and level, flow and proximity transducers for a variety of industries. Established in 1982, Airmar's headquarters are located in Milford, New Hampshire with 11 sales and tech support offices in 7 countries. Visit the Company's web site at https://www.airmar.com.

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Since its inception in 1982 by Chairman of the Board and CEO, Stephen Boucher, Airmar has grown from a niche transducer business to a distinguished forerunner in ultrasonic sensor technology, employing over 400 people worldwide.

Company Chairman of the Board and CEO, Stephen Boucher, remarked: “Airmar has achieved this remarkable milestone through the talent and dedication of our valued team members, and consistently driving product innovation and performance improvement. What began in 1982 as a start-up producing the first transom mount transducer has grown to become a respected global corporation that’s been dedicated to the creation of cutting-edge ultrasonic technology for 40 years.”

Airmar has consistently developed and improved their extensive line of recreational marine transducers throughout the decades, and as their success grew, so did their drive for innovation. In 2011, Airmar introduced Chirp technology to the recreational marine market, revolutionizing the industry and enabling many marine partners to grow via this performance-enhancing technology. Airmar’s acquisition of Marport in 2013 and MSI Transducers in 2016 created new engineering and technology collaborations, and bolstered their positions in the commercial fishing, defense and recreational marine markets. In addition, Airmar’s reinforced team of engineers and scientists, coupled with their leading-edge manufacturing capabilities, spurred the design and manufacture of a new generation of high-performance ultrasonic sensing products.

“Airmar holds dozens of patents for breakthrough technologies that have enabled our customers to ultimately become pioneers themselves, with many making a significant impact on their own industries,” stated Boucher. “Airmar is committed to developing new technologies and best-in-class products to meet the growing demands of businesses in a variety of different markets, and we will continue to do so with the excellence we are known for.”

Today, Airmar offers over 170 ultrasonic marine and air-ranging transducers, WeatherStation® instruments and ocean survey products to customers worldwide. Airmar remains family owned and operated, and is still headquartered in Milford, NH. Find out more about the history of Airmar at www.airmar.com.

About AIRMAR
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sensors for marine and industrial applications. We manufacture advanced ultrasonic transducers, electromagnetic flow sensors, WeatherStation® instruments, and net monitoring systems used for a wide variety of applications. Recreational marine, commercial fishing, meteorology, ocean survey, process control, and proximity sensing are just some of our markets. Established in 1982, AIRMAR's headquarters are located in Milford, New Hampshire with 11 sales and tech support offices in 7 countries. Visit the Company's web site at www.airmar.com.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MILFORD, NH. (September 23, 2021) – AIRMAR® Technology Corporation, a world leader in ultrasonic transducers and Chirp technology, is pleased to introduce their new SmartBoat® system, a groundbreaking vessel-management solution for all marine-sensor protocols and network types. The NMEA 2000® certified SmartBoat system offers a highly configurable sensor interface, supports a wide range of sensors and protocols, and provides remote discovery, management, programming, and wireless features. These unprecedented capabilities significantly reduce the equipment, protocol-conversion devices, cabling, complexity, and labor costs associated with conventional networking products, saving thousands on every install.

“All onboard sensors, such as switch-input, run-time, current-loop devices, thermistors, thermocouples, resistive-sender units, DC voltages, fuel-flow monitors—even engine data—can be connected to a SmartBoat module, which converts their protocols to NMEA 2000. This eliminates the need for over half of the NMEA 2000 protocol-conversion devices and cabling used in a typical installation,” states Jennifer Matsis, Airmar’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “By interfacing directly to sensors, there’s no need for numerous expensive single-sensor modules.”

Once the SmartBoat module is connected, the status of all connected sensors can be easily accessed. Airmar’s SmartFlex® View is a browser-based tool enabled in each module and accessible directly from any laptop, tablet, mobile device, or via Airmar’s CAST™ app. Features within SmartFlex View include SmartFlex® Alert, a comprehensive alert configuration system. Alerts can be custom defined based upon NMEA 2000 message-field values, timers, and counters, and can be combined as needed. Also, SmartFlex® Filter can be used to control PGN message traffic between the primary and secondary NMEA 2000 buses.

All models in the SmartBoat system share a common set of features, including built-in wireless networking support and browser-based configuration (SmartFlex View) and NMEA 2000 support. They can also be configured as wireless-access points, clients, or both, allowing full flexibility with other external networks on the boat. Advanced SmartBoat models support multi-network bridging and management such as multiple NMEA 2000® networks, NMEA 0183, SAE J1939 engine interfaces, and digital sensors.

“There is no question the SmartBoat system is now, by far, the easiest and most cost-effective way to connect, control, and communicate sensor data on a vessel,” says Matsis. “But the level of simplification brought to system management, plus the degree of cost savings at installation—all delivered by a single marine-electronics product—is unprecedented. I look forward to seeing the significant impact the SmartBoat system will have on this industry.”

SmartBoat modules are designed to meet the needs of marine electronics installers and boatbuilders, with features like quick-disconnect terminal blacks for prewiring, full electrical isolation of each bus, remote access through connected networks, built-in configuration and diagnostic tools, and the ability to easily back up and clone modules for duplication on the next install. All SmartBoat modules are rated IP67.

SmartBoat modules will be available by the end of 2021. For more information, visit the SmartBoat page on Airmar’s website. To order in North America, contact Gemeco Marine Accessories, or in Europe contact AIRMAR-EMEA at sales@airmar-EMEA.com.

About AIRMAR
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sensors for marine and industrial applications. We manufacture advanced ultrasonic transducers, electromagnetic flow sensors, WeatherStation® instruments, and net monitoring systems used for a wide variety of applications. Recreational marine, commercial fishing, meteorology, ocean survey, process control, and proximity sensing are just some of our markets. Established in 1982, AIRMAR's headquarters are located in Milford, New Hampshire with 10 sales and tech support offices in 7 countries. Visit the Company's web site at www.airmar.com.

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“We are excited to have Diana on board,” said Steve Boucher, CEO of Airmar Technology. “She will help significantly in determining the course of Airmar’s technological growth, along with anticipating market opportunity for new products. Diana brings invaluable expertise to Airmar, as shown by her long record of exceptional development of sensor-based products.”

“Airmar completely changed the trajectory of the marine electronics industry with their development of Chirp and decades of ultrasonic technology innovation,” said Sufariu. “I look forward to capitalizing on my past work with sensor technology development teams to cultivate many more of the groundbreaking products that Airmar is known for.”

Diana comes to Airmar following a lengthy career at Rockwell Automation where she obtained several patents for her innovative sensor designs and manufacturing methods. In the role of Director of Engineering, Diana will ensure Airmar’s global team of engineers delivers superior, cutting-edge new products and technology. She’ll also execute corporate strategy and work alongside Airmar’s cross-functional teams to build new product plans and product line roadmaps.

About AIRMAR
AIRMAR® Technology Corporation is a world leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance sensors for marine and industrial applications. We manufacture advanced ultrasonic transducers, electromagnetic flow sensors, WeatherStation® instruments, and net monitoring systems used for a wide variety of applications. Recreational marine, commercial fishing, meteorology, ocean survey, process control, and proximity sensing are just some of our markets. Established in 1982, AIRMAR's headquarters are located in Milford, New Hampshire with10 sales and tech support offices in 7 countries. Visit the Company's web site at www.airmar.com.

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