Azimut launches Neuron: the first digital yacht management system

Azimut is cementing its leadership in innovation, and is marking a new step forward int digitalising the on-board experience. With “Neuron”, the owner is at the centre of a technological experience that puts simplicity and efficiency at its heart, so that time on the water can be enjoyed.

Neuron is a new digital electric system for smarter yacht management, developed by the technical development department at Azimut in partnership with MDP Tech. Technological innovation that is not just an end in itself, but is at the service of the owner: yacht automation, diagnostics and surveillance can now be controlled both via app and remotely, concretely improving life on board.

Monitoring and assistance

Thanks to Neuron, owners can benefit from an advanced yacht automation system, which, with a customizable interface, allows both control of various systems and remote analysis of the vessel.  For example, lighting, climate control, and entertainment systems can be fully managed, both on board and remotely.

It also allows for remote monitoring and diagnostics with constant control, reducing routine and extraordinary maintenance by 70%. Additionally, upon customer request, Azimut offers a smart assistance service, allowing after-sales technicians, while fully respecting customer privacy, to directly access the system to perform precise and timely diagnoses, minimizing response times.  For example, if the owner needs to update the entertainment system or encounters a malfunction, activating remote support would allow for an immediate resolution, avoiding the need for in-person intervention.

Safety and reliability

Reliability and responsiveness are also guaranteed by a design approach based on a thorough risk analysis, which allows the system to minimize disruptions due to potential issues, both at sea and on land. The system itself is designed for plug & play, allowing for the rapid replacement of individual components (starting with the control units) making interventions quick and effective.

The indirect benefits are also evident. The first, and most immediate, is the 50% reduction in wiring weight, which allows for exceptional optimization of the technical spaces and frees up space on board for other functions. Furthermore, thanks to the sophisticated power management system, electricity consumption is precisely adjusted based on actual needs, minimizing any waste. Finally, by simplifying the organization of the electrical system, it increases the vessel’s overall reliability.

A new Azimut standard

“Neuron – explains Ruggero Gandolfi, Technical Director for Azimut – is a highly innovative system.  It is a useful, practical innovation, not an end in itself, but a powerful means.  Neuron truly improves the owner’s life, not only allowing them to monitor their vessel from home and directly manage certain systems with great ease, but also performing diagnostic tests and reducing unscheduled maintenance.  And, at the same time, it allows us as a shipyard to offer an even more reliable product.  All this allows us to offer the owner a more peaceful and happy onboard experience.”

Neuron has completed a six-month experimental installation on board an Azimut Fly 53 and is about to enter the final verification and testing phase, before becoming the new standard for Azimut boats up to 80 feet in length in the near future

by Arianna Gurreri