Raymarine® Axiom™ Wins Innovation Award
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Raymarine® Axiom™ Wins Innovation Award at 2017 Miami International Boat Show Raymarine/FLIR Maritime receives second consecutive win in “Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software” category with the new Raymarine Axiom MFD series WILSONVILLE, OR – February 21, 2017 – Raymarine/FLIR Maritime is pleased to announce a 2017 Innovation Award in the category “Consumer Electronics, Mobile Applications and Software” for the Raymarine Axiom Multi-Function Display (MFD) series at the 2017 Miami International Boat Show. This win follows on the heels of their 2016 MIBS Innovation Award for the FLIR AX8 Marine Thermal Monitoring System. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and Boating Writers International (BWI) recently announced the winners of the 2017 Progressive Insurance Miami International Boat Show Innovation Awards, presented during the annual Industry Breakfast at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
The Innovation Awards recognize products that best meet the following criteria: innovative distinction from other products currently being manufactured; benefit to the marine industry and/or consumer; practicality; and cost-effectiveness.
The Raymarine Axiom family of MFDs feature lifelike imagery behind Raymarine’s exclusive RealVision™ 3D for superior underwater fish and structure identification from one transducer, no black box required. The new rugged, all-glass touch screens are available in 7-, 9-, and 12-inch display sizes
“We are thrilled to bring Raymarine Axiom and its host of exciting technologies to the recreational boating market” said Grégoire Outters, Vice President and General Manager of FLIR’s Maritime segment. “With simplified operation, unique 3D sonar, and our advanced ClearCruise object identification technology, users see more, know more and operate more safely on the water.”
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About FLIR Systems FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. FLIR’s advanced systems and components are used for a wide variety of thermal imaging, situational awareness, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, navigation, recreation, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) threat detection. For more information, visit FLIR’s web site at www.FLIR.com.
About Raymarine: Raymarine, a world leader in marine electronics, develops and manufactures the most comprehensive range of electronic equipment for the recreational boating and light commercial marine markets. Designed for high performance and ease of use, the award-winning products are available through a global network of dealers and distributors. The Raymarine product lines include radar, autopilots, GPS, instruments, fishfinders, communications, and integrated systems. Raymarine is a division of FLIR Systems, a world leader in thermal imaging. For more information about Raymarine please go to www.raymarine.com. MEDIA CONTACTS: Haley Ellison 503-919-0696 haley.ellison@flir.com Jim Edlund Traditions Media 612-481-7396 jim@traditionsmedia.com |