Qamcom

What Qamcom does

Qamcom Research & Technology AB is a Swedish privately-held deep-tech R&D house founded in 2001 and headquartered in Gothenburg, with additional offices in Stockholm and Linköping and a New Zealand subsidiary (Qamcom NZ). The firm specializes in signal processing and the development of advanced radar, wireless (5G/6G and 60 GHz), optical, embedded, and FPGA-based systems, augmented by applied AI/ML. Its offering spans seven service lines — Advanced Development, Engineering Services, Research, Platforms, Industrialization, Partnerships & Ventures, and EMC and Certification — and covers full product responsibility from concept and prototyping through verification to low- and mid-volume production.

Its core technology portfolio centers on proprietary platforms including the ICXAB hardware-in-the-loop radar environment simulation system (fully acquired in 2023), Sensrad's 4D high-resolution radar (a wholly-owned spin-out), and a purpose-built confocal microscope architecture for the Mabtech EYRA multiplex platform, alongside demonstrable subsystems such as the SKA-Mid SPFRx123 receivers, a Vivint 60 GHz fixed wireless access product, an EISCAT digital RF steering system, and a Sentinel-1 SAR-based forest clear-cut detection model. The wholly-owned subsidiaries 2550 Engineering and Layer 10 extend software, UX, AI, and cloud capacity under the same ownership.

Qamcom operates a B2B project-based engineering services and venture creation model, monetized through professional services, hardware/IP sales, and licensing/royalty streams (including via spin-offs). Pricing is quote-based and project-tailored. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales targeting five primary verticals: defense and security, automotive (Volvo, Toyota, Zenuity, Veoneer), telecom (Ericsson, Aviat Networks), medtech and healthcare (Mabtech, Ortoma, RTHS), and big science (SKAO, EISCAT). Newer verticals include forestry/sustainability (Swedish Forest Agency) and consumer wireless (Vivint). Customers include marquee names such as Ericsson, Volvo, Toyota, Saab, SKAO, EISCAT, Mabtech, Vivint, Aviat Networks, and RGNT, supported by research and ecosystem partnerships with Chalmers, RISE, Witech, Big Science Sweden, Linux Foundation, RISC-V International, 6G IA, and Onsala Space Observatory. The company also partners with the Hexa-X European 6G flagship program.

Name

Qamcom

Legal name

Qamcom Research & Technology AB

Website

https://qamcom.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qamcom is a privately-held Swedish deep-tech R&D house specializing in signal processing across radar, wireless, optical, and embedded systems. It delivers end-to-end engineering services, proprietary platforms (ICXAB radar simulation, Sensrad 4D radar), and venture spin-offs to defense, automotive, telecom, medtech, and big-science customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Deep-Tech Engineering R&D Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud PBX & Hosted Telephony (HDAIAHAB)

Keywords

• Deep-tech engineering services
• Radar systems development
• Wireless connectivity solutions
• Industrial AI services
• Embedded systems design

Headquarters

HQ city

Göteborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Services and R&D: Qamcom provides full-project responsibility from concept through production, contributing on-site specialist expertise. Engineers combine research backgrounds with industry experience across signal processing, sensors, connectivity, AI and autonomous systems. Services span advanced development, engineering services, technology platforms, and research projects.
2. Industrialization and Manufacturing: From design, prototyping and verification to low- and mid-volume production. With decades of experience in high-frequency and advanced electronics, specializing in developing, refining and scaling products and test systems for demanding and regulated industries.
3. Partnerships and Ventures: Active long-term partnership and ownership model. Building and scaling technology into real-world impact through advanced partnerships, venture creation and spin-offs, and in-kind investment model. Qamcom owns companies like ICXAB and Sensrad.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Qamcom is a Swedish deep-tech R&D partner that provides engineering services, advanced development, research, technology platforms, and industrialization across signal processing, radar, wireless, optical, and AI systems. The company delivers full project responsibility from concept through production for enterprise clients in defense, automotive, telecom, medtech, and big science, and operates an in-kind venture model that creates spin-offs such as ICXAB and Sensrad.

Product overview

Qamcom is a Swedish deep-tech house offering integrated research, engineering and venture creation services across four core technology areas: Radar, Industrial AI, Wireless, and Optical systems. The company operates through a combination of direct client services (Advanced Development, Engineering Services, Research, Platforms, Industrialization, Partnerships & Ventures, and EMC/Certification) and portfolio companies including ICXAB (radar environment simulation), Sensrad (4D high-resolution radar spin-out), 2550 Engineering (software consultancy), and Layer 10 (full-stack development). Notable products developed include Mabtech EYRA (confocal microscope platform), SKA-Mid SPFRx123 subsystem (radio telescope digitizers), RGNT No1 (connected electric motorcycle), Vinnocut (AI forest monitoring), Vivint 60 GHz fixed wireless access, and RTHS health scanner. Research initiatives include Hexa-X (6G), ESPLANADE (autonomous vehicle safety), and Radcom (radar-communication integration). The company serves defense, medtech, automotive, telecom, manufacturing, and big science sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ICXAB: Radar environment simulation company providing hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for defense, automotive, marine and aerospace applications
• Sensrad

Products and services

• Advanced Development Full project responsibility from concept through production with on-site specialist expertise in signal processing, sensors, connectivity, AI and autonomous systems. Targeted at enterprise clients needing deep-tech R&D support.
• Engineering Services Consultancy providing expertise in software, systems, and hardware development to reinforce client technology teams and manage complex prototyping and product development projects.
• Research Research project participation with thousands of published articles in international journals across signal processing, sensors, and related deep-tech domains.
• Technology Platforms Technology platforms for radar, wireless, optical systems, and AI development enabling reusable foundations for product development.
• Industrialization From design, prototyping and verification to low- and mid-volume production, with expertise in high-frequency and advanced electronics for demanding and regulated industries.
• Partnerships & Ventures Advanced partnerships and venture creation with in-kind investment model, building and scaling technology into real-world impact through active long-term partnership and ownership.
• EMC and Certification EMC testing, certification, and compliance verification for electronic systems in a controlled interference-free environment with a state-of-the-art anechoic chamber.
• ICXAB Radar Environment Simulation

Quantifiable outcome

• SKA-Mid telescope delivers 4x resolution, 5x sensitivity, 60x speed compared to current most advanced radio telescope
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability15 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• MabtechcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-term R&D partnership since 2016 with collaboration on multiple platforms (Iris, Astor, EYRA) for immunoassay instruments and vaccine research technology.
• ICX ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Defense customer partnership that evolved into full ownership. Qamcom stepped in as partner bringing research, systems architecture, hardware and software development, production and integration capability. Full ownership achieved in 2023.
• 2550 EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQamcom-owned consultancy providing expertise in software, systems, and hardware development. Reinforces client tech teams and manages complex prototyping and product development projects through to industrialization.
• Layer 10coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQamcom-owned company providing customized full-stack services in software, UX, AI, and cloud development with focus on tailored web, mobile, and applied AI solutions.
• Chalmers University of TechnologykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner with collaboration through Chalmers Industriteknik. Primary Swedish technical university partnership for research and talent development.
• RISE Research Institutes of SwedenkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner - Swedish research institute providing applied research capabilities and industry collaboration.
• WitechsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner contributing to Qamcom's research ecosystem and collaboration network.
• Big Science SwedenkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner supporting engagement with large-scale scientific infrastructure projects like SKAO and EISCAT.
• Linux FoundationsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCompetence partner providing open source technology expertise and community engagement.
• RISC-V InternationalsupportingTechnology or IntegrationCompetence partner for open-source RISC-V processor architecture expertise and collaboration.
• 6G IAkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexa-X project participant - European 6G research initiative working to connect physical, digital, and human worlds through next-generation wireless.
• Onsala Space ObservatorysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish astronomical observatory providing research collaboration and customer connection for SKAO projects.
• OrtomakeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for complete software platform design and implementation of AI-powered 3D imaging for hip surgery planning.
• Mentor (Siemens)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTools partner providing electronic design automation and simulation software.
• Inside Industry AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompetence partner and industry association membership for electronics industry collaboration.
• Artemis Industry AssociationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTools partner and industry association for embedded and cyber-physical systems collaboration.
• SaabkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerBig science client and aerospace industry partner for advanced electronics and system integration projects.
• RUAGsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace industry partner for space and atmospheric research technology development.
• ZenuitykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive software joint venture for autonomous driving technology development.
• VeoneerkeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutomotive technology company for safety electronics and advanced driver assistance systems.
• SpacemetrickeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for AI-driven forest monitoring using radar satellite data in partnership with Swedish Forest Agency.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Combitech: Swedish independent technical consulting and engineering services firm focused on defense, automotive, telecom, and industrial digitalization. Closest direct peer to Qamcom in size, geography, and multi-vertical deep-tech engineering services model.
• Sigma Connectivity: Swedish engineering services firm specializing in connected devices, embedded systems, and product development from concept through industrialization. Direct overlap with Qamcom's embedded systems, FPGA, and connected product work for enterprise customers.
• Cambridge Consultants: UK-based deep-tech product development consultancy with comparable expertise in signal processing, wireless, radar, and optical systems. Operates a similar full-lifecycle model (concept to industrialization) with strong venture-creation aspects, serving defense, medical, and industrial clients.
• Plextek: UK sensor and wireless technology consultancy with capabilities in radar, mmWave, IoT, and signal processing. Closely comparable to Qamcom's wireless systems and radar engineering work, with similar defense and industrial client mix.

Broad incumbents

• AFRY: Large Swedish engineering and design consultancy with much broader portfolio spanning infrastructure, energy, and industry. Comparable in deep-tech heritage but operates at significantly larger scale across more verticals than Qamcom.
• Rohde & Schwarz: German test and measurement company with significant radar testing, EMC, and wireless infrastructure products. Directly comparable to Qamcom's EMC anechoic chamber and radar testing capabilities, though operates at substantially larger scale globally.

Regional players

• Etteplan: Nordic engineering services firm with embedded systems, industrial equipment, and software expertise, primarily serving Finnish and Swedish industrial customers. Similar services model but operates across broader industrial automation rather than frontier signal processing.
• Kongsberg: Norwegian technology group with deep capabilities in radar, defense electronics, and aerospace systems. Comparable in Nordic deep-tech heritage and radar/sensor engineering, though operates as a much larger publicly listed conglomerate.

Emerging players

• Blu Wireless: UK specialist in 60 GHz mmWave wireless technology for fixed access and mesh networks. Closely comparable to Qamcom's Vivint 60 GHz fixed wireless access product and 6G-oriented wireless research direction.
• Filtronic: UK designer and manufacturer of mmWave communications components for defense and telecom. Comparable to Qamcom's high-frequency wireless and RF work, particularly in defense-related microwave and mmWave applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/qamcom
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@qamcom2862
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/76793

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments2 records

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