Editing Garmin (section)

=== 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 &nbsp;along with new apps—MySwim Pro, [[Yelp]], Trailforks and [[iHeartRadio]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2018/04/19/garmin-connect-iq-3-0/|title=Garmin announces Connect IQ 3.0 along with a bunch of new apps|date=April 19, 2018|work=Gadgets & Wearables|access-date=May 15, 2018}}</ref> In May 2018, Garmin partnered with the [[University of Kansas Medical Center]] to tackle [[sleep apnea]] and [[atrial fibrillation]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://gadgetsandwearables.com/2018/05/02/garmin-sleep-apnea/|title=Garmin new partnership aims to tackle sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation|date=May 2, 2018|work=Gadgets & Wearables|access-date=May 15, 2018}}</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>{{Cite web |last=Haynes |first=Reagan |date=2019-07-09 |title=ICAST 2019: The ‘year for the trolling motor’ |url=https://www.tradeonlytoday.com/boat-shows/icast-2019-the-year-for-the-trolling-motor |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Trade Only Today |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":20">{{Cite web |last=Boatman |first=Julie |date=2024-02-24 |title=We Fly: Garmin Autoland for the Beechcraft King Air 200 |url=https://www.flyingmag.com/we-fly-garmin-autoland-for-the-beechcraft-king-air-200/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=FLYING Magazine |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-17 |title=Garmin's latest GPS is designed for off-road explorers |url=https://www.engadget.com/2019-05-17-garmins-gps-designed-off-road-explorers-overlander.html |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Engadget |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2020, Garmin Autoland won the Robert J. Collier Trophy for outstanding contributions to aviation and aerospace.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boatman |first=Julie |date=8 November 2021 |title=Garmin Wins 2020 Collier Trophy for Autoland |url=https://www.flyingmag.com/2020-collier-trophy-garmin-autoland/ |access-date=21 November 2024 |website=Flying}}</ref>

In 2022, Garmin released a new health monitoring device with its first smart blood pressure monitor, Index BPM.<ref name=":15">{{Cite web |last=Cadenas |first=Cesar |date=2022-09-23 |title=Garmin's new gadget capitalizes on missing smartwatch feature |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/garmins-new-gadget-capitalizes-on-missing-smartwatch-feature |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</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>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Aisha |date=2023-01-24 |title=Garmin launches a new FDA-cleared ECG app for the Venu 2 Plus |url=https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/24/garmin-new-fda-cleared-ecg-app-venu-2-plus/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAH-6mj--4Px69RZ-qnz1RY72sYQUaZ5kOgRbsYMrFop_n09IgyXIyhDeLHNFtsVeeGRyU3X2OwCP84R7WQ20wC85paEWV-fZSwV6Vcovz5QW7M5p5ENHkGgRBBT3G-OrH9BfXQlgbmh5dvHI3aOOqHPCLXYqPxB5uBPq94LVvqg7 |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=[[TechCrunch]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, Garmin announced a two-year study with the U.S. Space Force.<ref name=":14">{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Andrew |title=Why Garmin Has Sent 6000 Watches To The US Space Force |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/2023/08/29/why-garmin-has-sent-6000-watches-to-the-us-space-force/?sh=3961075756e5 |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Forbes |language=en}}</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>{{Cite web |last=Novelly |first=Thomas |date=2023-08-28 |title=Thousands of Garmin Smartwatches Being Used to Test Space Force Fitness Program |url=https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/08/28/thousands-of-garmin-smartwatches-being-used-test-space-force-fitness-program.html |access-date=2024-11-11 |website=Military.com |language=en}}</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>{{Cite web |last=Stables |first=James |date=2023-02-07 |title=Polaris Dawn astronauts to wear Garmin Fenix 7 watches |url=https://www.wareable.com/garmin/polaris-dawn-astronauts-to-wear-garmin-fenix-7-watches |access-date=2024-11-15 |website=Wareable |language=en-US}}</ref> 

In 2024, the Independent Boat Builders, Inc. (IBBI) selected Garmin as its exclusive marine electronics and audio supplier.<ref name=":16">{{Cite web |last=Quandt |first=Adam |date=2024-07-02 |title=IBBI selects Garmin for marine electronics, audio through 2029 |url=https://boatingindustry.com/top-news/2024/07/02/ibbi-selects-garmin-for-marine-electronics-audio-through-2029/ |access-date=2024-11-05 |website=Boating Industry |language=en-US}}</ref> The selection starts in model year 2025 and runs through 2029.<ref name=":16" />