Somco Software Partners With Toradex – Powered by iMX8M

In the embedded industry, good partnerships often determine whether ambitious projects succeed or stall. That’s why we are proud to announce our official partnership with Toradex, a company whose products have supported our work for many years.

By combining Somco Software’s end-to-end embedded expertise with Toradex’s robust and scalable hardware platforms, we have designed a new HMI demo panel tailored to the needs of modern, high-class yachts and boats.

 

 

Why Toradex?

For years, our engineers have relied on Toradex products to power embedded projects across industries. Their System on Modules (SoMs) stand out for stability and scalability, making them a natural choice when building solutions that must perform reliably in harsh or regulated environments.

As our CEO, Lucas Kosiński, explains:

“For quite some time we’ve been working with Toradex’s highly popular products, and I’m thrilled that we’ve now established an official partnership. It’s a great milestone for us — collaborating with a company we knew long before Somco Software was even founded.”

Toradex goes far beyond hardware. They provide reliable System on Modules and innovate on the software side. Tools like the Toradex Easy Installer simplify the deployment process, while TorizonOS leverages containerization to streamline application development, updates, and maintenance.

Combined with long product lifecycles (often exceeding 10 years), supreme in-house performance engineering, and industry-leading technical support.

This means we can design solutions that are both robust today and maintainable for years to come. And that’s exactly what our clients expect.

 

 

Not just software – clients expect complete embedded systems

At Somco Software, we don’t stop at writing code. Our role is to deliver complete embedded solutions that combine software, hardware, and system-level expertise into one cohesive product.

This is where we excell at:

 

• Software architecture — designing scalable system foundations.
• Hardware consulting — selecting and configuring the right SoM and carrier boards for each project. Or make adjustments after testing.
• Operating system customization — tailoring Linux builds with Yocto to meet performance, security, and compliance requirements.
• UI/UX development — building modern interfaces with Qt framework or LVGL, depending on device capabilities.
• Regulatory and cybersecurity support — ensuring solutions come with complete documentation that matches the regulatory standard of the industry.

Toradex hardware integrates seamlessly into our workflow. Their ready-to-use OS images, robust BSPs, and developer-friendly SoMs let our engineers move quickly from concept to working prototypes.

 

Innovation in marine technology – HMI panel with iMX8M Plus

Working hand in hand with Toradex, we prepared a new panel for modern yachts and ships.

The interface, built with Qt 6 and QML, delivers a sleek, responsive user experience tailored to the unique demands of marine environments. We put significant effort into smooth animations and designing controls that feel intuitive for operators.

The hardware setup powering this demo includes:

 

• a Verdin iMX8M Plus SoM from Toradex for scalable, high-performance processing,
• and the Toradex Mallow Carrier Board, providing flexible connectivity and expansion options,
• a 15.6″ Riverdi display for clarity and durability.

 

 

Rough reliability is a must at sea. This demo addresses those needs, and we look forward to hearing what industry experts have to say.

It will be showcased at Embedded World North America 2025, where we expect it to spark new conversations.

 

Technology Highlight: i.MX 8M Plus

The i.MX 8M Plus processor family from NXP is designed for demanding edge applications that combine machine learning, vision, multimedia, and real-time control.

• Quad Cortex-A53 + Cortex-M7 for high-performance and deterministic tasks
• NPU up to 2.25 TOPS for machine learning at the edge
• Dual ISP & camera inputs for advanced vision systems
• H.265 video, 3D/2D graphics & rich audio for smooth multimedia
• Industrial reliability with ECC, secure boot, and long lifecycle

 

What’s next

Strong partnerships define success in embedded systems. With Toradex, we’ve found a technology provider and a long-term ally in delivering complete solutions.

The new HMI demo for modern yachts is just the beginning. As we move forward, we’re ready to bring the same combination of robust hardware and end-to-end embedded expertise to your next project.

 

 

Because our work doesn’t stop with Qt. We also develop with LVGL and TouchGFX, ensuring that every device, from high-performance platforms to resource-constrained systems, gets the right technology stack.

We’d love to talk if you’re looking for a partner to help you design and develop embedded systems. We can take it from concept to the finishing line.