Garmin Charts a Course for Niche Dominance Garmin's latest innovation in the sailing world with SmartDrive, its first sailboat autopilot built around a brushless linear actuator, has sent ripples through the tech and marine industries.
The company's foray into this niche market raises questions about its future growth prospects: Is it a harbinger of things to come in an increasingly competitive landscape?
SmartDrive may seem like a specialized product on the surface, but it's part of a larger trend within Garmin's marine business.