TAA COMPLIANT TOUCH SCREENS BUILT FOR DEMANDING ENVIRONMENTS

In today’s increasingly regulated and security-conscious market, Trade Agreements Act (TAA) compliance is more than a checkbox - it’s a commitment to quality, transparency, and trust. For organizations supplying rugged touchscreens into government, defense, transportation, and critical infrastructure markets, TAA compliance plays a vital role in procurement eligibility and long-term partnerships.

What Is TAA Compliance?

The Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (TAA) requires that products sold to the U.S. government under GSA Schedule contracts be either:

• Manufactured in the United States, or

• Substantially transformed in the U.S. or a designated TAA-compliant country.

TAA compliance helps ensure that government agencies procure products from trusted supply chains while supporting fair trade practices with approved partner nations.

Why TAA Compliance Is Critical for Rugged Touchscreens

Rugged touchscreens are often deployed in mission-critical environments - from military vehicles and rail systems to utilities, industrial automation, and public safety. These applications demand not only durability and performance, but also supply chain integrity.

UICO’s Global, TAA Compliant Supply Chain Strategy

UICO has established long-standing relationships with glass and sensor suppliers, LCD manufacturers, chip providers, and optical bonders located in TAA compliant countries. This diversified supply chain allows us to support TAA-compliant programs while maintaining performance, quality, and scalability.

We utilize trusted manufacturing partners in Asia including countries like Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Thailand to:

• Produce projected capacitive (PCAP) touch sensors and ( FPC) Flexible Printed Circuits

• Optically bonding touch sensors to industrial-grade LCDs

• Perform intermediate manufacturing steps in TAA-designated countries

These assemblies are then shipped to the United States, where UICO performs final operations including:

• Mechanical integration

• Housing, bracket, and enclosure assembly

• System-level configuration and validation

This approach supports substantial transformation requirements while giving customers confidence in supply-chain transparency and compliance.

Beyond Compliance: A Strategic Advantage

TAA compliance isn’t just about meeting regulations - it’s about building resilient, trustworthy products. By maintaining compliant manufacturing practices, we can better support customers operating in regulated markets while delivering the rugged performance they expect.

In an era where supply chain transparency matters more than ever, TAA compliance reinforces our broader commitment to:

• Product quality

• Reliability in harsh environments

• Ethical and responsible manufacturing

Supporting Government and Industrial Programs with TAA Compliant Touch Screens

Whether you are deploying touchscreens for defense, transit, utilities, or industrial automation, working with a TAA-compliant rugged touchscreen supplier can streamline procurement and reduce compliance complexity or just wanting to Buy American, UICO is your touch screen provider of choice.