What Echonautics does

Echonautics is a privately held US-based joint venture, formed in 2022 between an American transducer R&D and design company and AvMap s.r.l., an Italian marine-electronics manufacturer established in 1985. Its corporate headquarters is listed in Las Vegas, Nevada, with a North American sales office in Riverhead, New York, and an EMEA/APAC sales office operated by AvMap in Carrara, Italy. The company's product portfolio is centered on marine sonar transducers offered across three families: CHIRP transducers at Low, Medium, and High frequencies in 300W, 600W, and 1kW ratings; Continuous Wave (CW) dual-frequency units covering 50–200 kHz at 600W and 1kW; and digital sensors. Hardware accessories include fairing blocks (CB101, CB131, ST180 series), through-hull series (BT70, BT87, ST70, ST87), and stem-mounted transducers. All products are described as "Designed in USA, Made in ITALY" and are supported by downloadable datasheets and installation manuals.

The commercial model is B2B hardware sales routed entirely through a network of authorized regional distributors, with no direct online purchase path. In North America, distribution is handled by SeaWide (Florida, Washington, California), CWR Distribution (New Jersey, Florida), and Wintron Electronics (New Jersey); in Europe, by SeaTech ApS in Denmark, Sonar ehf in Iceland, Echomaster Marine Ltd in Scotland, and Marintek in Turkey. EMEA/APAC sales representation is held exclusively by AvMap s.r.l. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the company states that transducer specifications and pricing are available upon request. Customer support and warehousing are split between the US and EU to enable international delivery.

The end-customers served sit inside the marine industry vertical and span commercial and recreational maritime vessels requiring sonar, depth sounding, fish-finding, sub-surface detection, and marine navigation. No end-customer logos, revenue figures, funding history, management-team bios, or AI/ML capability signals are disclosed in the available source material, which constrains visibility into the company's commercial scale and growth trajectory.

Name

Echonautics

Legal name

Echonautics

Website

https://echonautics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Echonautics is a US-Italy joint venture that designs marine sonar transducers — CHIRP, CW dual-frequency, and digital sensors — and distributes them exclusively through authorized regional resellers across North America and Europe, serving commercial and recreational maritime vessel operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Marine Sonar Transducers

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Sonar, Undersea Sensors & Acoustic Detection Systems (IMABAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Marine Electrical Systems & Switchboards (IMAJAJAA)

Keywords

• Marine sonar transducers
• CHIRP transducers
• CW dual frequency transducers
• Marine electronics
• Underwater detection hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Marine Transducer Hardware Sales: Echonautics generates revenue through the sale of physical marine transducer products, including CHIRP transducers (300W, 600W, 1kW variants), CW dual-frequency transducers, digital sensors, fairing blocks, and STEM mounting hardware. Products are sold through a global distributor network in North America and Europe, with support from US and EU-based warehouses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Echonautics designs and manufactures marine sonar transducer hardware for the global marine industry. Its portfolio spans CHIRP (Compressed High-Intensity Radiated Pulse) transducers in Low/Medium/High frequency variants at 300W, 600W, and 1kW power ratings, Continuous Wave (CW) dual-frequency transducers operating at 50-200 kHz, digital sensors, stem-mounted transducers, and fairing block accessories. Products are designed in the USA and manufactured in Italy under a joint venture with AvMap s.r.l., then distributed through regional marine electronics distributors in North America and Europe.

Product overview

Echonautics is a joint-venture between an American R&D and design company and an Italian manufacturer of marine electronics since 1985, offering a comprehensive range of marine transducers designed in the USA and manufactured in Italy. The product portfolio spans CHIRP transducers in Low/Medium/High frequency variants (300W, 600W, 1kW), CW Dual Frequency transducers (50-200 kHz at 600W and 1kW), and Digital Sensors. Supporting accessories include Fairing Blocks, STEM transducers, and multiple through-hull and fairing block series (CB101, CB131, ST180, BT70, BT87, ST70, ST87). The products serve the global marine industry with distribution across North America and Europe, and are backed by installation manuals, technical datasheets, and wiring diagrams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Low Chirp 300W Transducer Low-frequency CHIRP marine transducer rated at 300W, designed for deep-water sonar applications on commercial and recreational vessels. Technical datasheet available.
• Medium Chirp 300W Transducer Medium-frequency CHIRP marine transducer rated at 300W, providing balanced performance for mid-depth sonar applications on marine vessels.
• Medium Chirp 600W Transducer Medium-frequency CHIRP marine transducer rated at 600W, offering enhanced power for improved target definition in mid-depth sonar applications.
• Medium Chirp 1kW Transducer Medium-frequency CHIRP marine transducer rated at 1kW, delivering high-power performance for deep-to-mid water sonar applications.
• High Chirp 600W Transducer High-frequency CHIRP marine transducer rated at 600W, optimized for shallow-water applications with high-resolution target imaging.
• High Chirp 1kW Transducer High-frequency CHIRP marine transducer rated at 1kW, providing maximum power for high-frequency shallow-water sonar with superior resolution.
• CW Dual 50-200 kHz 600W Transducer Continuous wave dual-frequency transducer operating across the 50-200 kHz range at 600W, supporting dual-frequency operation for versatile marine sonar applications.
• CW Dual 50-200 kHz 1kW Transducer High-power continuous wave dual-frequency transducer at 1kW, covering the 50-200 kHz frequency range for deep-water dual-frequency sonar operations.
• Digital Sensors Digital sensor product category forming part of the marine transducer product portfolio alongside CHIRP and CW Dual Frequency transducers, with integrated digital sensor technology for enhanced data collection and signal processing.
• STEM Transducers Stem-mounted transducer product category offered alongside low, medium, high frequency, and dual-frequency transducers for optimal installation in various vessel configurations.
• Fairing Blocks and Through-Hull Series (CB101, CB131, ST180, BT70, BT87, ST70, ST87) Fairing block and through-hull transducer mounting series (CB101, CB131, ST180, BT70, BT87, ST70, ST87) designed for streamlined hull integration and installation across various vessel configurations.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AvMap s.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAvMap s.r.l., an Italian manufacturer of marine electronics since 1985, serves as Echonautics' exclusive sales representative for EMEA and APAC regions. Based in Carrara, Italy, AvMap handles regional sales operations and customer support, complementing Echonautics' North American sales office in Riverhead, NY.
• SeaWidecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaWide is a US-based marine electronics distributor with locations in Sarasota FL, Seattle WA, and Costa Mesa CA. They serve as an authorized Echonautics distributor covering the southeastern, northwestern, and southwestern US marine markets, handling customer inquiries via phone and email.
• CWR DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCWR Distribution is a US marine electronics distributor with locations in Bayville NJ, Manasquan NJ, and Tampa FL. They serve as an authorized Echonautics distributor covering the northeastern and southeastern US marine markets.
• Wintron ElectronicsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWintron Electronics is a New Jersey-based distributor serving the northeastern US marine electronics market as an authorized Echonautics distributor.
• SeaTech ApScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeaTech ApS is a Danish marine electronics distributor based in Korsør, Denmark, serving as an authorized Echonautics distributor for the Nordic and broader European marine markets.
• Sonar ehfminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSonar ehf is an Icelandic marine electronics distributor based in Hafnarfjörður, Iceland, serving as an authorized Echonautics distributor for the Icelandic and North Atlantic marine markets.
• Echomaster Marine LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEchomaster Marine Ltd is a Scottish marine electronics distributor based in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, serving as an authorized Echonautics distributor for the UK marine market.
• Marintek Deniz ve Yat Malzemeri Tic.A.Ş.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarintek Deniz ve Yat Malzemeri Tic.A.Ş. is a Turkish marine electronics distributor based in Istanbul, serving as an authorized Echonautics distributor for the Turkish and Eastern Mediterranean marine markets.
• AvMap s.r.l. (Marine Electronics Partner)coreTechnology or IntegrationEchomaster Marine, SeaTech, Sonar, and Marintek are featured alongside AvMap s.r.l. in the 'Marine Electronics Partners' logo section on the Where to Buy page, indicating broader technology/integration partnerships in the marine electronics ecosystem for product compatibility and interoperability.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Humminbird (Johnson Outdoors): Humminbird is a major recreational sonar and fishfinder brand under Johnson Outdoors, known for MEGA Imaging transducers and CHIRP sonar. Its transducer products directly overlap with Echonautics in the recreational fishing segment, though Humminbird is part of a much larger parent with broader product scope.
• Simrad (Navico): Simrad, part of Navico, is a broad marine electronics incumbent producing sonar, chartplotters, and integrated bridge systems for sportfishing and commercial vessels. Its transducer portfolio overlaps directly with Echonautics, but Simrad competes as a complete system vendor rather than a focused transducer maker.
• Navico (parent of Lowrance, Simrad, B&G): Navico is the parent group of Lowrance, Simrad, and B&G and is one of the largest marine electronics conglomerates globally. Its broad transducer portfolio and OEM relationships make it a key competitive reference for Echonautics in both recreational and commercial markets.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Kongsberg Maritime is a broad marine technology incumbent offering sonar systems, underwater sensors, and integrated bridge solutions for commercial and naval markets. Its undersea acoustic and transducer capabilities overlap with the broader transducer category in which Echonautics operates, particularly for commercial and offshore applications.
• Garmin: Garmin is a broad marine electronics incumbent producing chartplotters, fishfinders, and integrated sonar systems. While it also sells transducers, it is not a transducer specialist and competes more broadly with Echonautics at the vessel electronics system level across recreational and commercial marine markets.
• Lowrance (Navico): Lowrance, a Navico brand, is a leading recreational fishing sonar and chartplotter brand. Its transducer products overlap with Echonautics' CHIRP offerings, though Lowrance competes as a full system vendor targeting the same recreational fishing customer base.
• Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. Furuno is a long-established Japanese marine electronics manufacturer with deep presence in commercial fishing and naval sonar markets. Its sonar and transducer products compete with Echonautics, particularly in commercial and offshore applications where Furuno has strong incumbency.
• Raymarine (FLIR Systems): Raymarine is a major marine electronics brand offering multifunction displays, sonar modules, and transducers for recreational and light commercial vessels. It overlaps with Echonautics in transducer and sonar functionality but competes primarily as a full-system supplier rather than a transducer specialist.

Emerging players

• EdgeTech (Oceanographic): EdgeTech manufactures side-scan, sub-bottom, and acoustic sonar systems primarily for survey, research, and defense customers. While its focus is on higher-end undersea acoustic imaging rather than recreational transducers, it is comparable to Echonautics as a sonar/acoustic sensor specialist in adjacent marine markets.

Direct peers

• Airmar Technology Corporation: Airmar is the leading independent manufacturer of marine transducers, supplying CHIRP and traditional sonar sensors to most major marine electronics brands. It is the closest direct competitor to Echonautics, with a comparable CHIRP and dual-frequency transducer portfolio targeting the same recreational and commercial marine customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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