Microwave Vision SA

What Microwave Vision SA does

Microwave Vision SA (MVG) is a France-headquartered, publicly listed designer and manufacturer of electromagnetic wave measurement and visualization systems, tracing its heritage to the Orbit/FR brand founded in 1986. The company builds capital equipment and software for antenna characterization, EMC compliance testing, RF safety monitoring and radar cross-section measurement, with a product portfolio spanning multi-probe spherical systems (StarLab, SG Evo, SG 24/32/128, StarMIMO), single-probe and hybrid scanners (TScan, HScan, T-DualScan, MicroLab), compact ranges, anechoic chambers, EMC chambers (CISPR25, EMC-3/5/10, MIL-STD), a broad absorber line (HyPyr-Loss, pyramidal, wedge, convoluted, ferrite tiles, clean-room variants), positioning equipment, and supporting software such as MiDAS, MV-Sphere and MVG WaveStudio.

MVG serves four primary verticals — Aerospace & Defense, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Academic & Research — plus Consumer Electronics, with named customers including Parrot (drones), Element (test/certification), Pulsaart by AGC (automotive/telecom glass antennas), Mediaco (telecom infrastructure) and HPS (satellite/space). The business model is enterprise field sales: capital equipment is sold through direct sales offices and a regional rep network, primarily in North America (MVG Inc., MVG US Services, Advanced Electromagnetics Inc. plus 13+ authorized reps), with additional presence in France, Ireland and Germany. Revenue is generated from hardware sales, one-time software licenses, professional measurement services, training, and post-warranty service plans.

The company's growth strategy has historically combined organic product extension (notably into mmWave frequencies for 5G, automotive radar and aerospace) with selective acquisitions, including Antennessa SARL (2007) and Rainford EMC Systems Ltd. (2012). Its competitive position rests on proprietary measurement architectures (FastField™), proprietary absorber formulations (HyPyr-Loss™, EPP-based ULTRA), regulatory certifications (NRL 8093, FS209E, ISO 14644, MIL-STD), and the technical reputation of leadership such as Scientific Director Lars Jacob Foged, an IEEE Senior Member and AMTA Fellow embedded in industry standards bodies.

Name

Microwave Vision SA

Legal name

Microwave Vision, SA

Website

https://mvg-world.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Microwave Vision SA (MVG) designs and manufactures electromagnetic wave measurement systems — antenna test equipment, EMC chambers, RF safety devices and absorbers — for aerospace & defense, telecommunications, automotive and academic customers across Europe and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Antenna Measurement and EMC Test Equipment

NAICS

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

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAGAFAC

Test & Measurement Equipment (Oscilloscopes, DAQ, signal analyzers, calibration benches)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYIMAGAFAB

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Sensors, Instrumentation & Measurement (Industrial sensing, metrology, test)

SECONDARYIMABAGAJ

Military Power Supplies, RF/Microwave Components & Ruggedized Electronics

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing/Defense Electronics, Sensors & Radar

Keywords

• Antenna measurement systems
• EMC test chambers
• RF safety equipment
• Anechoic chamber solutions
• Electromagnetic measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Antenna Measurement Systems and Equipment: Sale of hardware systems including multi-probe antenna measurement systems (StarLab, SG series), compact ranges, single-probe systems, anechoic chambers, positioners and controllers, and measurement probes. These are capital equipment purchases for R&D and testing facilities.
2. EMC Testing Products: Sale of EMC test chambers, shielded rooms, EMC antennas, absorbers (pyramidal, wedge, convoluted, ferrite tiles), and RF components. Products include standardized chamber configurations and custom shielded room solutions.
3. RF Safety and SAR Measurement Products: Sale of RF safety monitoring equipment (EME Guard XS Radar), SAR measurement systems, and occupational/public RF safety devices for defense and telecommunications applications.
4. Antenna Measurement Software: Sale of measurement software including MiDAS Measurement Software, MVG WaveStudio, MV-Sphere, MV-Cylinder, MV-Plane, Insight, 959 Spectrum, and SatSim for antenna data acquisition, processing, and visualization.
5. Antenna Measurement Services: Professional measurement services including antenna radiation pattern measurement, testing, and validation. Also includes training services and post-warranty service plans for ongoing customer support.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Microwave Vision SA designs and manufactures electromagnetic wave visualization and measurement systems, including multi-probe and single-probe antenna measurement systems, compact ranges, EMC test chambers, RF shielded rooms, RF absorbers, positioning equipment, RF safety devices, and supporting measurement software. The company sells capital equipment, software, and professional services to engineers and researchers in telecommunications, aerospace & defense, automotive, and academic research sectors.

Product overview

Microwave Vision SA (MVG) offers a comprehensive portfolio of electromagnetic wave visualization and measurement solutions. The product portfolio centers on antenna measurement systems (including multi-probe systems like StarLab, SG Evo, SG 24/32/128, StarMIMO; single-probe systems like MicroLab, TScan, HScan; compact ranges like Mini-Compact Range and Compact Antenna Test Range; and hybrid systems like T-DualScan), paired with supporting software (MiDAS, MV-Sphere, MV-Cylinder, MV-Plane, MVG WaveStudio, Insight, 959 Spectrum, SatSim). The EMC testing portfolio includes test chambers (CISPR25, EMC-3/5/10, EMC-MC, MIL-STD, Reverberation), RF shielded rooms, shielded doors, and EMC absorbers (HyPyr-Loss Ultra Broadband/Hybrid, standard absorbers like Wedge AEW, Pyramidal AEP, Convoluted AEC, Walkway AEWW, High Power, and adapted absorbers like Rubberized PC, Laminated AEL, Clean Room AEP-X-CR, Lossy Dielectric AES, Ferrite Tiles). The RF safety product line includes the EME Guard XS. Positioning equipment includes Pylons, rotary positioners (AZ/EL, polarization, tri-axis), linear positioners, model towers, and controllers. Services include antenna measurement services, post-warranty service plans, training, and range performance enhancement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• StarLab Multi-probe Antenna Measurement System Multi-probe antenna measurement system using FastField technology for ultra-fast, precise antenna measurements with unparalleled reliability and reduced uncertainties in a space-efficient design, used by R&D and production validation teams (e.g., drone maker Parrot).
• SG Evo Multi-probe Spherical Near-field Measurement System Multi-probe spherical near-field antenna measurement system supporting frequencies from 400 MHz to 50000 MHz for telecom, automotive, and aerospace & defense sectors.
• SG 24 Multi-probe Spherical Near-field Measurement System Multi-probe spherical near-field antenna measurement system covering 400 MHz to 10000 MHz.
• SG 32 Multi-probe Spherical Near-field Measurement System Multi-probe spherical near-field antenna measurement system covering 650 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• SG 128 Multi-probe Spherical Near-field Measurement System Multi-probe spherical near-field antenna measurement system covering 400 MHz to 10000 MHz.
• StarMIMO Multi-probe MIMO OTA Test System Multi-probe system for MIMO OTA testing covering 400 MHz to 6000 MHz for wireless device and 5G base station validation.
• MicroLab mmWave Far-field Antenna Measurement System Far-field antenna measurement system for the 50000 MHz to 110000 MHz (mmWave) frequency range.
• Mini-Compact Range Compact antenna test range system covering 4000 MHz to 110000 MHz.
• Compact Antenna Test Range Compact antenna test range covering 700 MHz to 110000 MHz.
• TScan Near-Field Planar Scanner Near-field planar scanner covering 100 MHz to 110000 MHz for single-probe antenna measurements.
• HScan Horizontal Near-Field Planar Scanner Horizontal near-field planar scanner covering 100 MHz to 110000 MHz.
• T-DualScan Hybrid Antenna Measurement System Hybrid antenna measurement system combining near-field and far-field capabilities, covering 70 MHz to 110000 MHz.
• Near-field or Far-field Antenna Measurement Anechoic Chamber Anechoic chamber for near-field or far-field antenna measurements, integrating absorbers and supporting infrastructure.
• MiDAS Measurement Software Core antenna measurement software for data acquisition and control of MVG antenna measurement systems.
• MV-Sphere Spherical Near-field Post-Processing Software Spherical near-field post-processing software for antenna measurements.
• MV-Cylinder Cylindrical Near-field Post-Processing Software Cylindrical near-field post-processing software for antenna measurements.
• MV-Plane Planar Near-field Post-Processing Software Planar near-field post-processing software for antenna measurements.
• MVG WaveStudio Waveform analysis and visualization software for antenna measurements.
• Insight Antenna Measurement Analysis Software Antenna measurement data analysis and visualization software.
• 959 Spectrum Analysis Software Spectrum analysis software for antenna measurements.
• SatSim Satellite Simulation Software Satellite simulation software for antenna testing, supporting satellite communication system validation.
• CISPR25 EMC Test Chamber EMC test chamber for CISPR25 automotive electromagnetic compatibility testing, 1 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• EMC-3 Anechoic Chamber Anechoic EMC test chamber covering 30 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• EMC-3C Compact Chamber Compact EMC test chamber covering 30 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• EMC-5 Anechoic Chamber Large anechoic EMC test chamber covering 30 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• EMC-10 Anechoic Chamber Extra-large anechoic EMC test chamber covering 30 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• EMC-MC Mini Compact Chamber Mini compact EMC test chamber covering 26 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• MIL-STD Chamber Military standard EMC test chamber for defense applications covering 80 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• Reverberation Chamber Reverberation chamber for EMC immunity testing.
• RF Shielded Rooms RF shielded rooms for EMC testing covering 30 MHz to 18000 MHz, including modular SmartShield configurations.
• Shielded Door Systems Shielded door systems for EMC chambers covering 0 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• HyPyr-Loss Ultra Broadband Absorbers Ultra broadband RF absorbers using HyPyr-Loss technology for EMC chambers, covering 80 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• HyPyr-Loss Ultra Hybrid Absorbers Hybrid RF absorbers combining HyPyr-Loss technology for EMC chambers, covering 30 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• EMC Dual Ridge Horn Antenna (EH022) EMC testing antenna covering 200 MHz to 2000 MHz.
• EMC Dual Ridge Horn Antenna (EH118) EMC testing antenna covering 1000 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• EMC Dual Ridge Horn Antenna (EH1840) EMC testing antenna for mmWave frequencies covering 18000 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• Wedge Absorbers - AEW Series Wedge-style RF absorbers for anechoic chambers covering 80 MHz to 18000 MHz.
• Pyramidal Absorbers - AEP Series Pyramidal RF absorbers for anechoic chambers covering 30 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• Convoluted Absorbers - AEC Series Convoluted RF absorbers for anechoic chambers covering 3000 MHz to 30000 MHz.
• Walkway Absorbers - AEWW Series Walkway RF absorbers for floor use in anechoic chambers covering 250 MHz to 30000 MHz.
• High Power Absorbers High power RF absorbers for high-power testing applications covering 80 MHz to 50000 MHz.
• Rubberized Absorbers - PC Series Rubberized RF absorbers for adapted applications covering 125 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• Laminated Absorbers - AEL Series Laminated RF absorbers for adapted applications covering 400 MHz to 40000 MHz.
• Clean Room RF Absorbers - AEP-X-CR Series Clean room RF absorbers treated for Class 10,000 to 100,000 environments, covering 125 MHz to 18000 MHz, with NRL 8093, FS209E and ISO14644 compliance.
• AES Series Lossy Dielectric Slab Material Lossy dielectric foam materials providing RF absorption for electronic enclosures and radar systems, covering 1000 MHz to 8000 MHz, NRL 8093 compliant.
• Ferrite Tiles Space-saving ferrite tiles for compact anechoic test chambers, used as complement or replacement for absorbers.
• EME Guard XS Occupational RF Safety Device Occupational RF safety device for detecting RF waves near active radar transmitters, covering 1 MHz to 40000 MHz, used by telecom tower technicians.
• Pylons Stationary metal Device Under Test support structures designed to minimize measurement signal backscattering, with load capacity from 500 to 80,000 lbs.
• Performance Series AZ/EL Positioners - Medium Duty Medium-duty dual-axis AZ/EL positioners with operating loads ranging from 2000 to 13200 lbs (900-6000 kg) for antenna measurements.
• AZ/EL Positioners - Light Duty Compact, low-profile light-duty AZ/EL positioners with vertical loads ranging from 13 to 600 lbs (6-270 kg) for antenna measurements.
• Pulse Synch Unit (PSU) Pulse synchronization unit for antenna measurement systems.
• Safety Control Unit Safety control unit for antenna measurement systems.
• Antenna Measurement Services Professional antenna measurement services for testing and validation, including antenna radiation pattern measurement.
• Post-Warranty Service Plan Post-warranty service and support plans for ongoing maintenance of MVG equipment.
• Training Services Training services for antenna measurement and testing.
• MV-COR Range Performance Enhancement Service Service to enhance the performance of customer antenna measurement ranges.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced physical tuning by 50% compared to traditional processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TDK RF Solutions: Provides EMC test chambers, antennas, and RF test solutions serving automotive, defense, and telecom. Overlaps with MVG's EMC chamber, absorber, and shielded-room portfolio.
• ETS-Lindgren: Closest direct peer to MVG, manufacturing anechoic chambers, EMC test systems, RF absorbers, and antenna measurement solutions for the same telecom, defense, and automotive customers. Operates as a like-for-like competitor across nearly all of MVG's product lines.
• Bluetest: Focused OTA testing specialist for wireless devices including 5G MIMO. Directly comparable to MVG's StarMIMO system in reverberation-chamber-based OTA testing for handset and IoT device makers.
• Schmid & Partner Engineering (SPEAG): Specializes in SAR measurement and EM safety testing, including the DASY system. Directly comparable to MVG's RF safety and SAR measurement product lines serving device manufacturers and regulators.
• Frankonia Solutions: EMC test chamber and absorber manufacturer with comparable product lines to MVG's anechoic chambers and HyPyr-Loss absorber families. Competes in automotive EMC and commercial EMC chamber bids.
• NSI-MI Technologies: Specializes in antenna measurement systems including near-field, far-field, and compact range scanners. Directly competes with MVG's StarLab and SG-series multi-probe systems in aerospace, defense, and telecom labs.

Emerging players

• Comtest Engineering: Provides antenna measurement services and smaller-scale chamber solutions. Adjacent to MVG with overlapping customer base in telecom and academic research, but with smaller installed base.

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Major T&M incumbent offering EMC test equipment, antennas, and OTA solutions. Overlaps with MVG in EMC chambers, EMC antennas, and RF testing, particularly serving telecom and automotive customers.
• Anritsu: Diversified T&M provider with strong overlap in wireless/OTA and EMC testing for telecom and automotive. Competes with MVG in 5G OTA, MIMO, and EMC test where Anritsu bundles instruments with software ecosystems.
• Keysight Technologies: A global leader in electronic test and measurement, including antenna test, EMC, and OTA solutions across far broader verticals than MVG. Competes with MVG in antenna measurement and EMC, but as part of a much larger, diversified portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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