Case Study: Furuno achieves faster time to market for NavNet TZtouch2 with Digi International's ConnectCore 6

ConnectCore 6 Powers Furuno’s Next-Generation NavNet TZtouch2 Marine-Navigation Systems

Furuno, a developer of marine and industrial electronics, needed to create its next-generation NavNet TZtouch2 marine navigation system with a more intuitive, smartphone-like user experience while keeping the hardware compact, rugged, and capable of wireless connectivity. The company turned to Digi International and its ConnectCore 6 system-on-module to address the complexity of building a feature-rich multi-function display for harsh marine environments.

Digi International helped Furuno standardize the NavNet TZtouch2 line on the pre-certified ConnectCore 6, optimizing power use and enabling Wi‑Fi and hotspot connectivity for easy access to community data and mobile-device integration. The solution helped Furuno bring the product to market faster, simplify development for future models, and support scalable expansion with add-on modules such as radar, fish finders, and autopilot integration.

Furuno

Muneyuki Koike

Managing Director