Actisense (Active Research Ltd)

10/01/2025

Actisense NGX-1, W2K-1, or WGX-1: which NMEA gateway is the best fit for your onboard setup? 🚤

Our neat comparison guide breaks it all down to help you understand the key differences.

Find the best NMEA gateway for you 👉 https://actisense.com/news/which-actisense-nmea-gateway/

07/01/2025

Team synergy, even down to the outfits! 🙌

When great minds think alike, they dress alike too. 😄 Totally unplanned, but clearly, Amy, our Head of Operations, and Justin, our Head of Commercial, are on the same wavelength today.

From solving interconnectivity headaches to ensuring dependable performance, staying in sync is what we do best.

20/12/2024

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! ✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank everyone for your support and collaboration. We’re excited for what’s to come in 2025!

Please note that our team will be taking a well-deserved break over the holidays. Our office will be closed from 25th December 2024 and will reopen on 2nd January 2025. We look forward to catching up with you in the new year!

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season! 🎉🎅

19/12/2024

🎄 The festive spirit is alive and well at the Actisense office!

From the cheeky antics of our Elf on the Shelf (the photos say it all!) to the excitement of Secret Santa, a delicious Christmas buffet, and supporting the Dunelm Tags campaign—it’s been a season full of fun and giving back.

A big thank you to Tara for organizing these activities and making the holidays special for the whole team. 🎁✨

10/12/2024

🎄 Spreading Christmas Joy🎄

This festive season, Actisense is proud to support Dunelm's "Delivering Joy at Christmas" campaign, helping bring smiles and support to local communities.

Our team were thrilled to contribute to this wonderful initiative by donating thoughtful gifts to those who need them most during the holidays.

A huge thanks to Dunelm for leading this initiative—together, we’re making a difference. 🎁

Find out more about Dunelm's campaign here: https://www.dunelm.com/info/delivering-joy-at-christmas

03/12/2024

Which product do you want to see developed next? 🧪⛵

Our product development roadmap is guided by you, our valued customers. Introducing the ActiLab - a series of concepts that may become Actisense products in the future.

Let us know which idea in the ActiLab you want to see brought to life by clicking the button to learn more.

Discover our current concepts: https://actisense.com/actilab/

29/11/2024

Use OpenCPN with your WGX/W2K 🚤

Chart your course and track your position over Wi-Fi, right from your laptop. 🗺️

Check out this article to learn how to set it up: https://actisense.com/knowledge-base/nmea-2000/w2k-1-nmea-2000-to-wifi-gateway/using-opencpn-with-the-w2k-1/

20/11/2024

🏆 We are delighted to have received our NMEA Manufacturer of the Year award from the President of the NMEA, Mark Reedenauer, at .

Here is our CEO, Phil Whitehurst, and Solutions Engineer, Josh Keets, accepting the award.

19/11/2024

🌊 METSTRADE 2024 Has Officially Begun 🌊

We're set up and ready to welcome you to our stand, with our range of NMEA solutions including our interactive NMEA panel - come and say hi!

📍 Visit us at Stand 01.603

08/11/2024

🚤 Everything you need to know about NMEA 0183 🚤

What does the NMEA 0183 networking protocol mean for your vessel? Our NMEA 0183 eBook dives deep into the essentials of this protocol, helping you unlock the full potential of your onboard technology.

✅ Learn how to connect RS232 and RS422 devices safely
✅ Understand NMEA 0183 sentence formats
✅ Avoid costly ground loops with Actisense’s ISO-Drive technology
✅ Discover how to connect your PC to an NMEA 0183 network

👉 Download your free eBook now and take your knowledge to the next level!

https://actisense.com/everything-to-know-about-nmea-0183-guide/

01/11/2024

Ready to Master NMEA 2000? 🚤

Understand what the NMEA 2000 networking protocol could mean for your vessel, and how the Actisense NMEA 2000 range of products could bring that power onboard for you.

Whether you’re setting up a new network or troubleshooting issues, this eBook is packed with everything you need.

📥 Download your copy today!

https://actisense.com/complete-guide-to-building-an-nmea-2000-network/

Discover a world of new data possibilities for your vessel. Undertstand the NMEA 2000 networking protocol with this FREE eBook.

25/10/2024

Let’s get real with some SeaTalk! 🚤

Discover how marine protocols really speak to each other in our latest article! 🛥️

We've unpacked this here 👉 https://actisense.com/news/understanding-different-protocols-seatalk/

Want to be the first to hear about NMEA news like this? Sign up for our fortnightly newsletter 📰https://actisense.com/actisense/newsletter

Understand the different formats of SeaTalk and NMEA protocols to ensure compatibility and smooth data communication onboard.

18/10/2024

We are delighted to be named a finalist in the MarineTech category at the Tech South West Awards 2024 🎉

We're proud to stand alongside so many brilliant companies, all driving the tech industry forward in the South West. Thank you for shortlisting us!

Stay tuned for the final results and wish us luck! 🤞

11/10/2024

What's the difference between dynamic and static IP addresses? 💡

Read our latest article to understand the key differences and why it matters for your network! 🌐

https://actisense.com/news/dynamic-vs-static-ip-addresses/

The "IP" stands for Internet Protocol, and the address refers to the unique label assigned to each device connected to a network...

10/10/2024

WATCHIT Smart Collision Prevention System brings full NMEA 2000 Integration 🚤

Joining forces with Watchit by Aqua Marina Technologies to make journeys safer and more enjoyable 🙌

Read the full story here: https://actisense.com/case_study/watchit-smart-collision-prevention-system-brings-full-nmea-2000-integration/

We are pleased to collaborate with WATCHIT on their Smart Collision Prevention System, making journeys safer through better data.

04/10/2024

🏆 We are delighted to be awarded Marine/Port Tech Company of the Year!

"Actisense is at the forefront of smart conversion technology, providing high-speed data transfer of maritime navigation, safety, and device data."

Thank you to the judges and The Business Magazine 🙌

Read the full press release here: https://actisense.com/news/marine-port-tech-company-of-the-year-south-coast-tech-innovation-awards-2024/

Actisense have been named as Marine/Port Tech Company of the Year at the 2024 South Coast Tech & Innovation Awards.

03/10/2024

METSTRADE 2024 registration is OPEN! 📣

We are excited to be returning to Metstrade 2024, taking place from 19-21 November in Amsterdam! We can't wait to demonstrate our innovations & engage in meaningful conversations - you will find us at stand 01.603!

Get your free ticket: https://www.metstrade.com/registration

25/09/2024

💡How to remove interconnectivity headaches, once and for all?

In tomorrow's NMEA Talk, our Solutions Engineer, Josh, unpacks the PRO-NDC-1E2K - the ultimate solution for the distribution of onboard navigation, safety and device data.

Want to read the article first? Join our NMEA Talk > https://actisense.com/newsletter/