Garmin
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Garmin Ltd. is an American multinational technology company based in Olathe, Kansas.<ref name=":0" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The company designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes GPS-enabled products and other navigation, communication, sensor-based, and information products to the automotive, aviation, marine, outdoors, and sport markets.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Garmin was founded in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas.<ref name=":3" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":0" /> In 1996, the company established corporate headquarters in Olathe, Kansas. Since 2010, the company has been legally incorporated in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, with principal subsidiaries located in the United States, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.<ref name=":29" />
As of 2024, the company has nearly 22,000 employees in 34 countries and generated US$6.3 billion in revenue.<ref name=10K-2024 /> Garmin was initially associated with personal in-car navigation devices, but now offers several product lines across different markets, with an emphasis on smartwatch technology. In 2022, Garmin smartwatches represented the largest market share of the premium smartwatch market (watches greater than $500), leading to it having the fifth largest share of overall smartwatches sold and the third by revenue.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
As of February 2023, Garmin has shipped more than 282 million products worldwide.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
History
Founding and initial growth: 1989 to 1999
In 1983, Gary Burrell recruited Min H. Kao from the defense contractor Magnavox while working for the former King Radio.<ref name=Forbes>Template:Cite news</ref> They founded Garmin in 1989 in Lenexa, Kansas,<ref name=":0">Template:Cite web</ref> as "ProNav".<ref name="Forbes" /> ProNav's first product was a GPS unit for boaters called GPS 100.<ref name="Forbes" /> It debuted at the 1990 International Marine Technology Exposition, where it garnered 5,000 orders.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A short time later, in 1991, the company opened a manufacturing facility in Taiwan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
The company was later renamed "Garmin", a portmanteau of its two founders, Gary Burrell and Min H. Kao.<ref name="Huffpost">Template:Cite web</ref> In 1991, the U.S. Army became their first customer.<ref name="Johnson">Template:Cite book</ref>
In 1994, Garmin released GPS 155, the first IFR-certified aviation navigation system.<ref name=":29">Template:Cite web</ref> By 1995, Garmin's sales had reached $102 million, and it had achieved a profit of $23 million.<ref name=":6" /> In 1996, the company headquarters moved to Olathe, Kansas.<ref name=":0" /> A year later, Garmin sold its one millionth unit.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 1998, Garmin released the GNS 430 and StreetPilot.<ref name=":7">Template:Cite web</ref> GNS 430 was an integrated avionics system that served as both GPS navigation receiver and communications transceiver.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> StreetPilot was Garmin’s first portable navigation system for cars.<ref name=":7" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
By 1999, sales had reached $232.6 million<ref name=":6" /> with a profit of $64 million. Garmin reported a 2006 total revenue of $1.77 billion, up 73% from $1.03 billion in 2005.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":6">Template:Cite web</ref>
GPS growth and additional markets: 2000 to 2018
On Dec. 8, 2000, Garmin began public trading on NASDAQ with a stock price of $14 per share. Twenty-one years later on Dec. 7, 2021, the company transferred its listing to the New York Stock Exchange.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
By 2000, Garmin had sold three million GNSS devices, and was producing 50 different models. Its products were sold in 100 countries and carried by 2,500 independent distributors. As of August 22, 2000, the company held 35 patents on GNSS technology. By the end of June 2000, the company employed 1,205 people: 541 in the United States, 635 in Taiwan, and 29 in the United Kingdom.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2003, Garmin announced its G1000 integrated cockpit system (though it was not available until 2004 when it received FAA certification).<ref name=":10">Template:Cite web</ref> It was first adopted by aircraft makers including Cessna and Diamond Aircraft, and later would be installed as forward-fit and retrofit applications in regional airliners, business jets and turboprops, light airplanes, helicopters, and military and government aircraft.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":10" />
That same year, Garmin launched Forerunner 201, a fitness smartwatch for runners that was the first wrist-based GPS trainer.<ref name=":8">Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2005, Garmin launched the nüvi series of compact car navigators, starting with the 300 and 350.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2006, Garmin released its first GPS-enabled cycling computer, Edge.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> That same year, the company introduced a new corporate logo,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and opened its first retail store, located on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2007, the company introduced its first touchscreen marine chartplotters, the GPSMAP 5000 series for international boaters.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2011, Garmin released its first GPS watch for the sport of golfing: the Approach S1.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> A year later in 2012, the company released its fēnix adventure smartwatch, designed for outdoor sports and recreation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
2014 saw the release of Vivofit, Garmin’s first wearable fitness band with a replaceable battery with over one year of battery life.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":11" /> Vivofit tracks a wearer’s steps and learns an individual’s activity level in order to adjust daily goals.<ref name=":11">Template:Cite magazine</ref> 2014 was also the year that Garmin acquired the New Zealand company Fusion Electronics Limited and its subsidiaries.<ref name=":9">Template:Cite news</ref> After the acquisition, the company, which sold integrated marine audio products and accessories, became known as Garmin New Zealand Ltd.<ref name=":9" />
In 2015, Garmin launched Panoptix, the first product to provide real-time live sonar for anglers.<ref name=":13">Template:Cite web</ref>
A year later, in 2016, Garmin acquired DeLorme, which gave Garmin DeLorme’s inReach satellite communication technology with interactive SOS messaging.<ref name=":12">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":26">Template:Cite web</ref> The inReach Satellite Communicator had been the first personal satellite communication device equipped for two-way text messaging using satellites.<ref name=":12" /> In 2017, Garmin released their first devices made with inReach: the inReach SE+ and Explorer+.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2017, Garmin released its first dive computer with surface GPS, the Descent Mk1.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Mk1 also provides an altimeter and HR monitor, and uses Garmin’s fenix 5X platform for everyday activity tracking.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Recent market expansion: 2018 to present
In 2018, Garmin improved its Panoptix technology by combining it with Livescope.<ref name=":13" /> The new Panoptix Livescope provided both scanning or imaging sonar as well as real-time, live sonar.<ref name=":13" />
In April 2018, Garmin launched Connect IQ 3.0 along with new apps—MySwim Pro, Yelp, Trailforks and iHeartRadio.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In May 2018, Garmin partnered with the University of Kansas Medical Center to tackle sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In 2019, Garmin announced the release of new technologies in several fields. In its Automotive segment, there was an all-terrain, all-in-one GPS, the Garmin Overlander; for the Marine segment, a freshwater trolling motor, the Force; and under Garmin’s Aviation segment, an emergency autonomous landing system for aircraft, Garmin Autoland.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":20">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2020, Garmin Autoland won the Robert J. Collier Trophy for outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2022, Garmin released a new health monitoring device with its first smart blood pressure monitor, Index BPM.<ref name=":15">Template:Cite web</ref> Index BPM is FDA-cleared, and can be used by up to 16 different people.<ref name=":15" /> The following year, Garmin introduced the FDA-cleared ECG app, allowing users to record heart rhythm and check for atrial fibrillation.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2023, Garmin announced a two-year study with the U.S. Space Force.<ref name=":14">Template:Cite web</ref> Under the study, over 6000 Garmin Forerunner 55 and Instinct 2 Solar watches were given to members of Space Force (known as Guardians).<ref name=":14" /> The study aims to answer the question of whether or not regular active fitness testing can be replaced by fitness assessments made with data from the smartwatches.<ref name=":14" /> In addition to their health and wellness features, the watches were chosen because they have the ability to disable GPS functionality, should there be a need for higher military privacy and security.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> That same year, the company announced that Garmin fenix 7 watches would be used by crew members during the Polaris Dawn space mission to monitor health stats and vitals.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2024, the Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) selected Garmin as its exclusive marine electronics and audio supplier.<ref name=":16">Template:Cite web</ref> The selection starts in model year 2025 and runs through 2029.<ref name=":16" />
Public offering
In December 2021, Garmin began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol NYSE: GRMN.<ref name=":21">Template:Cite web</ref> Previously, the company had traded on the NASDAQ exchange.<ref name=":21" /><ref name=":3" />
Acquisitions
In August 2003, Garmin completed acquisition of UPS Aviation Technologies, Inc. based in Salem, Oregon,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> a subsidiary of United Parcel Service, Inc.,<ref name=":1">Template:Cite web</ref> expanding its product line of panel-mounted GPS/NAV/COMM units and integrated cockpit systems for private and commercial aircraft. The acquired company changed its name to Garmin AT, Inc. and continued operations as a wholly owned subsidiary of Garmin International, Inc.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":1" />
Garmin has acquired Dynastream Innovations,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> EME Tec Sat SAS (EME),<ref name=":2">Template:Cite web</ref> and Digital Cyclone.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Dynastream, in Cochrane, Alberta, produces personal monitoring technology (ANT+)—such as foot pods and heart rate monitors for sports and fitness products—and also ultra-low-power and low-cost wireless connectivity devices for a wide range of applications (ANT). EME Tec Sat SAS is the distributor of Garmin's consumer products in France; following the acquisition, EME changed its name to Garmin France SAS.<ref name=":2" /> Digital Cyclone Inc (DCI), located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, provides mobile weather services to consumers, pilots, and outdoor enthusiasts.
In 2007, Garmin bought Nautamatic Marine Systems,<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> an Oregon-based company that makes autopilot systems for boats. In July 2011, Garmin finished its acquisition of the German satellite navigation company Navigon.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In 2015, Garmin acquired South Africa's iKubu Ltd. for its Backtracker on-bicycle low power radar system.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
In 2016, Garmin acquired DeLorme, which gave Garmin DeLorme’s inReach satellite communication technology.<ref name=":12" /><ref name=":26" />
In 2017, Garmin acquired Navionics, a privately held manufacturer of nautical charts and mobile applications.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2019, Garmin acquired Tacx, a privately held Dutch company that designs and manufacturers indoor bike trainers, tools and accessories, as well as indoor training software and applications.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2020, Garmin acquired Firstbeat Analytics from Firstbeat Technologies.<ref name=":27" /><ref name=":28" /> Firstbeat Analytics designs physiological-measurement algorithms used by health and wellness devices.<ref name=":27">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":28">Template:Cite web</ref> Prior to the acquisition, Garmin and Firstbeat had a partnership to create dynamic training programs for athletes based on activity and fitness data captured throughout the day.<ref name=":28" />
In 2021 Garmin acquired AeroData, a Scottsdale, Arizona based company that provides aircraft performance software for over 135 airlines worldwide. The company will continue to operate under the AeroData brand.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Garmin also acquired Fltplan.com, a company that provides flight-planning, scheduling, and trip-support services;<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and, Geos Worldwide, an emergency monitoring and response service.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2021, Garmin acquired GEOS Worldwide, a provider of emergency monitoring and incident response services.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2022, Garmin acquired Vesper Marine, a privately held provider of AIS, VH, and vessel monitoring solutions.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2023, Garmin announced a definitive agreement to acquire JL Audio.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Leadership
Cliff Pemble is the current CEO of Garmin.<ref name=":8" />
In October 2023, Garmin’s co-founders, Gary Burrell and Dr. Min Kao, were named to the U.S. National Aviation Hall of Fame class of 2024.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Burrell retired in 2002 as Garmin's chief executive officer and in 2004 retired as co-chairman of its board of directors.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":4">Template:Cite web</ref> He remained chairman emeritus until his death in 2019.<ref name=":3">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name=":4" /> Kao became CEO in 2003, and chairman in 2004.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 2005, Forbes estimated Kao's net worth at $1.5 billion. He has donated $17.5 million to the University of Tennessee. The same year Forbes estimated Burrell's net worth as $940 million.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
July 2020 outage
On July 23, 2020, Garmin shut down its call centres, website and some online services, including Garmin Connect and flyGarmin, after a ransomware attack encrypted its internal network and some production systems. The company did not say it was a ransomware attack, but company employees writing on social media described it as such,<ref name="Sweney-24Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref> with some speculation about a ransomware strain called WastedLocker<ref name="ZDnet-23Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref> later confirmed.<ref name="Gatlan-24Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref> Hackers reportedly demanded a $10 million ransom from Garmin.<ref name="Long-26Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref> The company instituted a "multi-day maintenance window" to deal with the attack's impacts.<ref name="ZDnet-23Jul2020"/> Some Garmin online services began to function again on July 27, 2020, though delays in synchronising data with connected applications were expected; Strava anticipated a delay of "a week or longer".<ref name="Griffin-27Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref> Experts speculated that Garmin had paid hackers a reported $10m ransom, or brokered some other kind of deal.<ref name="Knowles-29Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref><ref name="Scroxton-28Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref>
The outage meant Garmin could not receive calls or emails, or conduct online chats.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Athlete users of Garmin wearables could not upload mileage, location, heart rate, and other data. Pilots were unable to download data for Garmin aircraft navigational systems, preventing flight scheduling.<ref name="ZDnet-23Jul2020"/> Garmin said there was "no indication" that personal information had been stolen.<ref name="Griffin-26Jul2020">Template:Cite news</ref>
Operations
In 2010, Garmin opened a facility in Cary, North Carolina as part of the Research Triangle Park.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Garmin operates in several other countries besides the UK, USA, and Taiwan.<ref>[1]." July 17, 2017.</ref> It operates as Formar (Belgium), Garmin AMB (Canada), Belanor (Norway), Trepat (Spain), and Garmin-Cluj (Romania).
Products
Fitness
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Garmin produces a range of products and applications for use in health, wellness, and fitness activities, to include running and multisport watches,<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":17">Template:Cite web</ref> cycling products,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> smartwatch devices, scales and monitors,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Garmin Connect and Garmin Connect Mobile,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and the Connect IQ application development platform.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
A few select products in this category include Forerunner, Edge, Index, Varia, Vivofit and Venu. Some of the features include optical heart rate sensors, Body Battery energy monitoring, contactless payment.
The Vivofit and Vivosmart ranges are activity trackers. The Garmin Vivofit 3 measures the wearer's duration and quality of sleep, quantifies body movement, records heart rate, counts steps and the number of stairs climbed.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Garmin produces the Vivosmart HR. It comes with the touch screen and includes heart rate monitoring, media player controls, smart notifications and phone finder features.
The Vivomove is a traditionally styled watch with activity tracking capabilities. It has a built-in accelerometer (calculates distance during indoor workouts, without the need for a foot pod), step counter, auto goal (learns the wearer's activity level and assigns a daily step goal), move bar, and sleep-monitoring capabilities.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In the early 2000s Garmin launched a series of personal GNSS devices aimed at recreational runners called the Forerunner.
The Forerunner series is aimed primarily at runners, but the watches are more broadly focused, especially at the higher end. The 735 XT has multi-sport tracking capabilities (automatically switching between sports, for example in a triathlon) and a variety of special profiles for jogging, swimming, cycling, skiing, paddle sports, various weight loss activities, and hiking.<ref name=":5">Template:Cite web</ref> It comes with a built-in heart rate sensor and GPS.<ref name=":5" />
The Garmin Edge and certain models of Garmin Forerunner are a suite of GPS-enabled devices for use while running or cycling.
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Outdoor recreation
Garmin offers a range of products designed for use in outdoor activities. These include adventure watches,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":17" /> dive computers, golf watches and rangefinders,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> outdoor handhelds and satellite communicators,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> consumer automotive GPS devices,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and dog tracking and training devices.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
A few select products in this category include fenix (a multisport adventure watch), Descent, Approach, inReach, the Garmin Drive series and Alpha. Notable outdoor segment feature integrations, applications and services include Solar charging technology, the Garmin Golf app and Garmin Response international emergency coordination center.
Wristwear
Garmin produces activity trackers and sports watches, aimed at activities such as running, watersports, golf, cycling and swimming with sensors such as heart rate and gps. Some recent models add Bluetooth music playback and pulse-oximetry.
iQue PDA receivers
In 2003, Garmin launched the iQue line of integrated PDA–GPS receivers. On October 31, 2005, the iQue M4 became the first PDA that did not require a PC to preload the maps. The American version came with built-in maps of North America, while the UK version was supplied pre-loaded with maps of Western Europe.
eTrex
The compact eTrex was introduced in 2000; several models with different features have been released since. The original eTrex, commonly nicknamed "eTrex Yellow", offered a lightweight (5.3 oz/150 g), waterproof, palm-sized 12-channel GPS receiver, along with a battery life of up to 22 hours on two AA-size batteries.<ref>Garmin eTrex GPS Receiver, Specifications Article Template:Webarchive</ref> It was replaced in 2007 by the eTrex H, which added a high-sensitivity receiver.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Other eTrex models include the Summit, Venture, Legend, and Vista, each with various additional features such as WAAS, altimeter, digital compass, city database, and highway maps. Many of these models come in color and expandable-memory versions.<ref name="etrex">Template:Cite web</ref>
In May 2011 Garmin refreshed the eTrex product line with new mechanical design and support for advances in cartography and hardware technology with its release of the eTrex 10, eTrex 20, and eTrex 30, Garmin became the first company to manufacture and distribute a worldwide consumer navigation product supporting both GPS and GLONASS satellite constellations.<ref name="etrex102030">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On May 13, 2015, Garmin released the eTrex 20x and 30x, which succeeded the eTrex 20 and 30. The main upgrade was a higher resolution screen and 4GB storage, double of the previous models.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On July 2, 2015, Garmin introduced its eTrex Touch line, releasing three models (25, 35 and 35t), all featuring a 2.6" touch screen.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The 35t model designation is not used in Europe, but the European market 35 is essentially the 35t, and both the European 25 and 35 include Garmin TopoActive Europe maps and 8GB of internal storage.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
| eTrex model | 10 | 20 | 30 | 20x | 30x | Touch 25 | Touch 35 | Touch 35t | Touch 25 (EU) | Touch 35 (EU) |
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| Release date | May 2011 | May 2015 | July 2015 | |||||||
| Release price | $120 | $200 | $300 | $200 | $300 | $250 | $300 | $350 | €249 | €299 |
| Production state | In Production | Discontinued | In Production | |||||||
| Satellite systems | GPS & GLONASS (with WAAS & HotFix) | |||||||||
| Compass | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||||
| Barometer | No | |||||||||
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resolution, color & touch |
2.2" | 2.6" | ||||||||
| 128×160 | 176×220 | 240×320 | 160×240 | |||||||
| Monochrome | 65k color | |||||||||
| No | Yes | |||||||||
| Memory | - | 2GB | 4GB | 8GB | ||||||
| Preloaded maps | Basemap | Relief Basemap | TOPO 100K | TopoActive Europe | ||||||
| Other features | IPX7 waterproof, 2× AA battery, USB interface, geocaching friendly. | |||||||||
| - | MicroSD storage, automatic routing, add custom maps. | |||||||||
| Model | 10 | 20 | 30 | 20x | 30x | Touch 25 | Touch 35 | Touch 35t | Touch 25 | Touch 35 |
The Geko series was a compact line of handheld GPS receivers aimed at the budget or lightweight hiking market.
Another early product, a handheld GPS receiver, was sold to US military personnel serving in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia during the 1991 Gulf War.
The Garmin Foretrex is a similar wrist-worn GNNS device with two-dimensional GPS tracking and waypoint projection called.
In 2004, Garmin introduced its 60C line of handheld GPS mapping receivers, featuring increased sensitivity and storage capacity along with a battery life of up to 30 hours in battery-save mode. This was followed by the 60Cx and 60CSx with improved color map displays.
With the GTM-11, GTM 20 and GTM 25, a Garmin GPS device receives and uses traffic message channel (TMC) information.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Also, some Garmin nüvi (1690, 1490T, 1450T, 1390T, 1390, 1350, 1260, 1250 and 265WT, 265T, 265W, 265, 255w and 255) comes with an integrated TMC receiver.
The Fenix range, such as the Fenix 6 released in August 2019, is a more rugged, multisport range<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> that also offers a solar charging model.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Other series include the Quatix aimed at water sports, the D2 aviator watches, the Approach golf watches.
In 2018, Garmin added support for maps, Bluetooth music playback, NFC contactless payment (using a digital wallet branded Garmin Pay<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>), and pulse-oximetry for its wristwear.<ref>DC Rainmaker. "Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus In-Depth Review (with Maps, Music, Payments)." June 18, 2018. Retrieved September 24, 2018.</ref>
Garmin produces a line of dog trackers and trainers under the Astro and Alpha brands.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Nüvifone
In early 2009, Garmin announced it would be manufacturing a location-specific cellular telephone in cooperation with Asus.<ref>"Garmin-Asus nuvifone Phones unveiled for MWC 2009", I4U News, February 4, 2009</ref> Called the Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60, the United States release on AT&T was scheduled for October 4, 2009.<ref>"Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 hitting AT&T on October 4, $299.99 on a 2-yr contract" Template:Webarchive, Portable Media Player Daily News, September 29, 2009</ref> Four other models in this line have since been released: two Windows Mobile-powered models for the European and Asian market, and two Android models, one for the Europe/Asia market and another for T-Mobile USA.
Marine
Garmin manufactures a number of recreational marine electronics with products that include chartplotters and multifunction displays,<ref name=":18">Template:Cite web</ref> cartography,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> fishfinders,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> SONAR,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Autopilot Systems,<ref name=":18" /> RADAR,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> VHF communication radios,<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> and handheld wearable devices.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":18" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
A few select products in this category include Livescope, Chartplotters, Force Trolling Motor, Navionics, and Garmin’s marine audio products Fusion and JL Audio.
The company's first product was the GPS 100, a panel-mounted GPS receiver aimed at the marine market, priced at $2,500. It made its debut at the 1990 International Marine Technology Exposition in Chicago.
Garmin also manufactures a line of sonar fishfinders, including some units that also have GPS capability, and some that use spread spectrum technology.<ref>Garmin Marine 2018 catalog</ref>
Automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
Garmin has relationships with several leading automobile manufacturers to provide a variety of hardware and software solutions for their vehicles. This includes BMW Group,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Mercedes-Benz,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Honda,<ref name=":24">Template:Cite web</ref> Daimler,<ref name=":24" /> Ford,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Chrysler,<ref>Template:Cite magazine</ref> Toyota,<ref name=":24" /> PSA/Citroen,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Geely,<ref name=":24" /> Honda Motorcycle,<ref name=":24" /> Kawasaki,<ref name=":24" /> BMW Motorrad,<ref name=":24" /> Aston Martin,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Yamaha Motor.<ref name=":25">Template:Cite web</ref>
The product categories Garmin manufactures include domain controllers, infotainment units,<ref name=":25" /><ref name=":24" /> map databases,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and cameras.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Aviation
Garmin designs, manufactures, and markets a number of aircraft avionics products, systems, and services. These include: integrated flight decks,<ref name=":19">Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":22">Template:Cite web</ref> electronic flight displays and instrumentation,<ref name=":19" /> navigation and communication products,<ref name=":21" /> automatic flight control systems and safety-enhancing technologies,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":20" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name=":21" /> audio control systems,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> engine indication systems,<ref name=":22" /> traffic awareness and avoidance solutions,<ref name=":21" /> ads-b and transponders,<ref name=":23">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> weather information and avoidance solutions,<ref name=":19" /> and datalink and connectivity.<ref name=":23" /><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
A few select products in this category include G1000, Autoland, Garmin PlaneSync, Runway Occupancy Awareness, and GTN Touchscreen avionics.
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GMA340 Audio control, GNS430 Nav/Com and GTX327 transponder in a light aircraft
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United Parcel Service AT (Aviation Technologies)
In 2003, Garmin acquired UPS Aviation Technologies, including that firm's II Morrow Apollo line of aircraft MFD/GPS/NAV/COMM units. II Morrow had been founded in Salem, Oregon in 1982 as a manufacturer of LORAN C marine and general aviation products. In 1982 its aircraft navigator 602 LORAN C receiver permitted point to point navigation. Some examples of its LORAN units are Apollo II 616B Aviation LORAN panel mount (1986), II Morrow Apollo 604 Loran Navigator (1987) and Apollo 820 GPS Flybuddy (1991). In 1986, United Parcel Service (UPS) purchased the company to expand the use of electronic technology in the package delivery and tracking business.
II Morrow shifted focus from marine business to development of package process automation technology for UPS such as vehicle management systems, automated high speed package sorting systems, as well as delivery and tracking systems. In 1999, II Morrow was renamed to UPS Aviation Technologies, and re-focused towards modernizing UPS' Boeing 7xx series Heavy Iron Transport Category Aircraft fleet, as well they also re-entered the general aviation marketplace. It certified the first Gamma 3 WAAS GPS engine for FAA Certified Precision GPS approaches.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The new certified WAAS engine yielded vertical and horizontal accuracy of one meter RMS in guidance into airports without existing ILS approaches. This GPS technology met the FAA's TSO-C146a primary navigation standards for en route, terminal and approach phases of flight—with WAAS augmentation as the sole means of navigation. This primary GPS "sole source" navigation capability was integrated into the CNX-80. The CNX-80 WAAS GPS/COM/NAV integrated navigator was the first product in the industry approved for primary GPS navigation. It also enabled LPV glideslope approaches without requiring ground nav aids. New LNAV (GPS) approaches provide the accuracy and safety of an ILS—without the ground-based localizer and glideslope equipment.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Later, the CNX-80 was renamed the GNS-480, under Garmin.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In 1999: Flight International magazine presented UPS Aviation Technologies with its Aerospace Industry Award for the development of ADS-B, a surveillance technology intended to reduce aviation delays while improving safety.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Garmin Aviation offers electronically integrated cockpits for aircraft: panel mount displays, primary flight displays (PFD) and multi-function displays (MFD), transponders, radar, and other types of avionic systems. Garmin entered this market in 1991 with the GPS-100AVD panel-mounted receiver. Its first portable unit, the GPS-95, was introduced in 1993. In 1994, the GPS-155 panel-mounted unit was the first GPS receiver on the market to receive full FAA certification for instrument approaches. In 1998, Garmin introduced the GNS-430, an integrated GPS navigation receiver/communications transceiver. That same year, the company rolled out its first integrated GPS, COM, VOR, LOC and glideslope product, the GNS 430. More than 125,000 GNS navigators are now installed in aircraft. Garmin reached its one millionth delivery in November 2017.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
The G1000 is an all-glass avionics suite for OEM aircraft, the similar G950 is used in experimental aircraft, and the G600 is a retrofit.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
On October 30, 2019, Garmin announced that the Piper M600 and Cirrus Vision Jet would become the first general aviation aircraft certified with the company's emergency autoland system, which is capable of automatically landing the aircraft with the push of a button and will be a part of both aircraft's G3000 integrated avionics suite in 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Garmin calls the new technology "Autonomí".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Garmin plans to equip other platforms in 2020, like the TBM 940, and hopes to eventually expand its offer to the G1000 avionics suite.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In June 2021, Garmin Autoland won the 2020 Collier Trophy.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Laptop GPS and mobile apps
In April 2008, Garmin launched Garmin Mobile PC, a GPS navigation software program for laptop PCs and other computers, based on the Microsoft Windows operating system, now discontinued.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Garmin offers mobile apps for various purposes for Android, Windows Phone, and for iPhone.
Sport sponsorship
In 2007 Garmin began sponsorship of English Premier League football club Middlesbrough in a one-year deal that was carried into a second year for the 2008/09 season.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2008 Garmin began sponsorship of cycling team Template:UCI team code to promote its Edge line of bicycle computers.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> In 2015, the team became Cannondale–Garmin.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2014 Garmin paired up with Premier League side Southampton FC in a global partnership. Garmin's European head office is located in Southampton.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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