What United Electronic Industries does

United Electronic Industries (UEI), founded in 1990 and headquartered in the United States with a regional sales office in Germany, designs and manufactures rugged Ethernet-based data acquisition (DAQ), measurement, simulation, and control hardware for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers. Its product architecture rests on three modular form factors — the PowerDNA Cube, RACKtangle (DNR series), and FLATRACK — supported by a UEIPAC programmable automation controller family and a MIL-grade chassis line, all sharing a single UEIDAQ Framework API and a catalog of more than 90 I/O boards covering analog, digital, avionics (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429/664/708/825), CAN, counter/timer, simulation, and power-supply functions. Multi-processor support (Intel x6425RE, ARM/SoloX, Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+, PowerPC), MIL-STD-810/461 ruggedness, a patented real-time UDP Ethernet protocol delivering deterministic updates up to 10 kHz, and a 10-year product availability guarantee with sub-0.2% warranty return rates anchor the technical value proposition, complemented by software layers for Simulink, OPC-UA, Modbus TCP, MQTT, iDDS, VISTAS ED-247, and NIST SP 800-213 cybersecurity compliance (UEI-SAT, Secure Linux Toolkit).

UEI monetizes primarily through one-time hardware unit sales (boards priced roughly $400-$5,800, chassis and PACs at higher price points), perpetual software licenses for development toolkits, and an annual subscription for the Secure Linux Toolkit. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales with application-engineering support, complemented by a regional European office, a public online catalog with disclosed pricing on many SKUs, industry events (Aerospace Tech Week, GVSETS, ETTC), and content-driven demand generation through webinars, application stories, and YouTube technical content. Customers span seven vertical segments — Aerospace & Defense, Automotive & Military Vehicle, Energy & Utility, Oil & Gas, Rail & Transportation, Nuclear Energy, and Scientific & Research — with anchor logos including NASA, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, RTX/Raytheon, L3Harris, Blue Origin, FlightSafety International, Caterpillar, US Navy, and United Technologies. UEI has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) since September 2023, conducting business as AMETEK Programmable Power Inc.

Name

United Electronic Industries

Legal name

United Electronic Industries

Website

https://ueidaq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

United Electronic Industries designs and manufactures rugged Ethernet-based data acquisition, test, simulation, and control hardware for aerospace, defense, automotive, energy, and industrial customers. It has operated as an AMETEK subsidiary since September 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Data Acquisition and Control Systems

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Ruggedized/Harsh-Environment Electronics Manufacturing (IP-rated, shock/vibration, wide-temp) (IMAGAGAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Embedded & HMI Electronics Manufacturing (Industrial PCs, HMIs, Panel PCs) (IMAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Data acquisition systems
• Rugged DAQ hardware
• Programmable automation controllers
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Avionics bus interfaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: UEI generates revenue primarily from selling rugged data acquisition and control hardware including I/O boards, chassis (Cubes, RACKtangles, FLATRACKs), programmable automation controllers (UEIPAC), and accessories. Products are priced as one-time capital purchases with standard warranties.
2. Software Toolkits and Licenses: Annual subscription-based Secure Linux Toolkit for ARM/SoloX and Zynq processors. One-time purchases for Linux Programmer's Toolkit and VxWorks Board Support Package (BSP).
3. Software Deployment Options: Additional deployment options for UEIPAC including Simulink, Modbus, OPC-UA, and iDDS software layers available as add-on purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

United Electronic Industries (UEI) designs and manufactures rugged Ethernet-based data acquisition (DAQ), test, measurement, simulation, and control systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications. The company offers a modular platform architecture consisting of Cube, RACKtangle, and FLATRACK chassis supporting 90+ plug-in I/O boards, programmable automation controllers (UEIPAC), and supporting software toolkits, with MIL-STD-810/461 environmental compliance and a 10-year product availability guarantee.

Product overview

United Electronic Industries (UEI) offers a modular data acquisition, test, and control platform architecture consisting of three hardware form factors (Cube, RACKtangle rack-mount, and FLATRACK), all utilizing swappable I/O boards programmed through the unified UEIDAQ Framework API. The UEIPAC programmable automation controller family adds embedded Linux/VxWorks/QNX computing to the same I/O board ecosystem, enabling standalone deployment without external host PCs. UEI's I/O portfolio includes over 90+ boards spanning analog input/output, digital I/O, serial/CAN, counter/timer, avionics (ARINC-429, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-664), simulation, and power supply categories. Software deployment options include PowerDNA (hosted Windows), UEISIM (Simulink integration), UEIOPC-UA (industrial IoT), and UEIModbus (Modbus TCP). The company also provides cybersecurity solutions (UEI-SAT, Secure Linux Toolkit) for NIST 800.213 compliance. UEI was acquired by AMETEK in September 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PowerDNA: Distributed Ethernet-based data acquisition and control I/O systems including Cube and RACKtangle chassis
• UEIPAC
• RACKtangle
• FLATRACK
• Guardian Series
• UEI-SAT
• iDDS
• VISTAS ED-247

Products and services

• PowerDNA Cube Compact, rugged Gigabit Ethernet data acquisition and control I/O chassis in Cube form factor supporting up to 6 I/O boards with hot-swappable front-loading design. Available in PowerPC, ARM (SoloX), and Zynq UltraScale+ processor configurations, designed for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• RACKtangle (DNR Series) Half-width 3U rack-mountable Gigabit Ethernet DAQ and control chassis supporting up to 6 or 12 I/O boards. Designed as a modern alternative to VME technology with higher performance and lower cost for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.
• UEIPAC (Programmable Automation Controller) Embedded controller running Linux, RT Linux, QNX, or VxWorks operating systems with integrated I/O slots. Offers -40 to 85°C operating range, MIL-STD-810/461 testing, and built-in test capabilities. Programmable in C, C++, Simulink, or Python for aerospace, defense, and industrial automation applications.
• FLATRACK FlatRACK 1G Ethernet I/O DAQ platform available in AC or DC powered configurations with 4 I/O slots, designed for applications requiring low-profile mounting.
• UEILogger High-performance data logger/recorder with 3 or 6 I/O slots, SD card reader, and Windows software interface for standalone data acquisition applications.
• MIL-Grade I/O Chassis (DNR-MIL-4) Military-style I/O chassis (DNA-MIL, DNR-MIL series) designed to MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 specifications for defense and aerospace applications. Available in 4, 6, and 12-slot configurations.
• PowerDNA Software Suite Windows drivers and software package including UEIDAQ Framework library for programming UEI hardware in C/C++, .NET, VB.NET, LabVIEW, MATLAB, and other development environments.
• UEISIM Simulink Coder target for model-based design and automatic code generation, enabling deployment of Simulink models directly to UEI hardware for HIL and real-time applications.
• UEI-SAT (Security Automation Tool) GUI-based security automation configurator that streamlines NIST 800.213 compliance implementation, featuring secure boot configuration, key generation, and peripheral security setup without requiring cybersecurity expertise.
• UEIPAC Secure Linux Toolkit Yearly subscription toolkit providing FIPS 140.2 encryption support, security libraries, cross-compilation tools, and STIG/NIST 800-213A compliance features for SoloX/ARM and Zynq processors.
• DNx-AI-204 24-Channel mA Input Board 24-channel 0-20/4-20 mA input board with 18-bit resolution, ±3 µA accuracy, 350 Vrms isolation, and 1000 Hz per channel sampling rate for oil & gas, automotive, aerospace, and power generation applications.
• DNx-CAN-503 4-Port CAN Bus Interface Board 4-port high-speed CAN interface supporting up to 1 Mb/s transfer rate, ARINC-825 compliance, and ISO 11898 standard with 250V DC isolation between ports for aerospace and automotive applications.
• DNx-MF-102 Multifunction I/O Board with Dual CAN Ports Multifunction I/O board with dual CAN ports designed for aerospace and defense systems, high-level industrial processes, and R&D applications.
• Rugged Digital Multimeter I/O Board Digital multimeter I/O board offering full 6.5 digit performance with -40°C to +85°C operating range, designed for harsh environments including flight-line testing, ground systems monitoring, armament testing, and fueling systems.
• 320 GB M.2 Solid State Drive PCIe Gen3/NVMe 1.2 M.2 SSD with sequential read up to 1,600 MB/s, AES256 encryption, industrial 3D pSLC, and -40°C to 85°C temperature range. Compatible with SoloX, Zynq, and Intel processor chassis.
• Intel x6425RE Processor-Powered Chassis Platform Programmable automation controller family (UEIPAC Cubes, RACKtangle, FLATRACK) powered by the Intel x6425RE quad-core processor (1.9GHz, 20W power draw, up to 8GB RAM, 320GB+ NVMe storage) with -40 to 85°C operating range, 10-year availability guarantee, and TPM 2.0 security. Supports LabVIEW, C/C++, Python, MATLAB, and Simulink development environments.
• Guardian Series I/O Boards Family of I/O boards featuring built-in-test (BIT) diagnostics, programmable circuit breakers, and current/voltage readback for self-monitoring and fault detection across analog, digital, and specialty I/O functions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ years partnership with FlightSafety International, saving millions of dollars in engineering, production, and support costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• iDDS Support Group MemberscoreTechnology or IntegrationUEI is a member of the iDDS Support Group alongside other industry-leading companies in the data acquisition and instrumentation space. iDDS (Instrumentation Data Distribution Service) is an embedded common application protocol for plug-and-play DAQ and control instruments based on OMG Data Distribution Service (DDS) standard. The group works to ensure multi-vendor interoperability and long-term application maintainability.
• VISTAS Working Group / VHTNGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUEI participates in the VISTAS (Virtual Interoperable Simulation for Tests of Avionics Systems) working group and VHTNG (Virtual and Hybrid Testing Next Generation) research project. Partners include academic institutions, aerospace equipment manufacturers, test bench services, and engine test companies working to create open standards for avionics testing requirements.
• BG NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BG Networks, Inc. for aerospace cybersecurity solutions. BG Networks CEO Colin Duggan co-presented webinars with UEI on safeguarding critical data acquisition and control systems against evolving cyber risks.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• National Instruments (now NI, part of Emerson): The closest direct competitor to UEI in modular, Ethernet/PCI-based data acquisition hardware with broad software/language support (LabVIEW, C/C++, Python) and a large I/O board portfolio. NI overlaps with UEI on aerospace & defense test, HIL, and rugged DAQ, but is significantly larger and now part of Emerson's automation portfolio.
• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Supplies ruggedized embedded computing, data acquisition, and signal processing for aerospace, defense, and industrial customers — directly overlapping with UEI's PowerDNA/RACKtangle and MIL-grade chassis lines for flight test, shipboard, and ground-vehicle programs.
• Mercury Systems (includes former Pentek): Provides rugged mission-critical data acquisition, RF/microwave, and embedded computing modules for aerospace and defense — including the legacy Pentek DAQ board line that is highly comparable to UEI's modular I/O offerings in the same defense end markets.
• dSPACE: Hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and rapid control prototyping leader whose systems compete head-to-head with UEI's UEIPAC and Simulink-integrated HIL solutions in aerospace, automotive, and industrial test cells.
• Data Device Corporation (DDC): Specialist in avionics databuses (MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429/664), data acquisition, and motor/flight control — categories where UEI also sells boards. DDC competes with UEI on the avionics-specific I/O side of UEI's 90+ board portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Keysight Technologies: Broad test & measurement incumbent with data acquisition, signal conditioning, and modular instruments (including LXI/USB/LAN DAQ). Less focused on harsh-environment MIL-STD hardware than UEI, but overlaps in avionics and electronic test.
• VTI Instruments (AMETEK sister brand): AMETEK-owned data acquisition and signal conditioning business and direct in-family counterpart to UEI. Sells modular switching, digitizers, and Ethernet-based DAQ into similar aerospace/defense test channels, creating both peer competition and natural cross-sell opportunities post-acquisition.

Emerging players

• ADLINK Technology: Provider of modular DAQ cards, PXI/PXIe controllers, and edge-computing platforms for industrial and aerospace applications. Overlaps with UEI on rugged Ethernet DAQ and programmable automation controllers, with stronger APAC channel presence.
• Spectrum Instrumentation: Specialist in high-speed, high-resolution digitizer and DAQ cards (PCIe/LXI) targeting scientific research, aerospace test, and OEM integration. Comparable to UEI's high-speed simultaneous analog input and counter/timer offerings.
• Contec: Industrial and embedded DAQ/IO maker with extensive plug-in board families and strong APAC presence. Comparable to UEI's modular form-factor approach, though typically less focused on MIL-rugged harsh-environment qualification.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ueidaq
• YouTubeueidaq.com/support/videos
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/464144
• Facebookfacebook.com/ueidaq

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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