We are pleased to announce that UICO has joined the EcoCAR EV Challenge as a new Contributor Sponsor!
UICO, based in Elmhurst, Illinois, is a manufacturer of rugged and industrial touchscreens and delivers exceptional touch performance, along with outstanding visibility, durability, and usability. Trusted across diverse applications and integrations—including marine, life safety, public safety, oil and gas, vehicles, medical devices, and industrial controls—UICO’s touchscreens are in use on hundreds of thousands of units worldwide.
“UICO is excited to support the EcoCAR competition, providing real world experience with our chipsets, displays and UIUX, to the future engineering leaders and practitioners,” said Doug Monieson, CEO of UICO.
The screens chosen for the EcoCAR EV Challenge are optimized for premium marine and engine applications, featuring an IP67 rating for use in all weather conditions, 1000-nit displays for readability in all lighting environments, and a compute system with a real-time operating system and 1GB of RAM for full audio and video functionality serving dual CAN J1939 interfaces and a Powervision Studio UI/UX.
UICO advanced touchscreen solutions will provide students with real-world experience in integrating industry-leading displays and UI/UX systems into their designs. With UICO’s support, the next generation of engineers will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, furthering the mission of the EcoCAR EV Challenge to drive mobility innovation.
We look forward to this new partnership and the valuable expertise UICO will bring to the EcoCAR EV Challenge.
