Wavecontrol
Wavecontrol designs and manufactures professional EMF measurement instruments (DC to 90 GHz) — portable meters, personal monitors, area monitors, and frequency-selective analyzers — backed by an ISO 17025 calibration lab, serving telecom, defense, industrial, energy, and healthcare customers across 80+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersBarcelona, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Wavecontrol does
Wavecontrol S.L. is a Barcelona-based private engineering company founded in 1997 that designs, manufactures, and distributes professional instruments for assessing human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF) across the frequency range of DC to 90 GHz. Its product portfolio spans portable broadband meters (SMP3 and SMP3-Streamer), personal RF/EMF warning monitors (WaveMon RF-8, RF-60, and LF-400), continuous area monitors (MonitEM, MonitEM-Lab, MonitEM-IoT, and MapEM), and the RFSelectiQ frequency- and code-selective analyzer built on the Viavi OneAdvisor platform, supported by a proprietary family of field probes (WPH DC, WP, WPF). A central technical differentiator is the in-house Labcal calibration laboratory, accredited to ISO 17025 by ENAC, which provides ILAC-traceable calibrations to more than 10,000 units and forms the basis of the company's measurement credibility.
The company monetizes primarily through quote-based hardware sales executed both directly (from its Barcelona headquarters and US subsidiary in Roseland, NJ) and through a global network of more than 50 authorized distributors covering 80+ countries, with additional recurring revenue from calibration services and a Test Systems distribution arm that resells third-party EMC test equipment from brands such as EMC Partner, NSI-MI, Raditeq, ETS-Lindgren, and MK TEST. Customer segments are diversified across telecommunications (including 5G), defense and radar, industrial, energy, automotive, railway, electromedicine, R&D laboratories, and RFID/EAS applications, all requiring compliance with international standards (ICNIRP, IEEE, IEC). The installed base exceeds 16,000 instruments in over 80 countries, and the company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 certifications, supporting a reputation built on 20+ years of specialized EMF measurement expertise. Wavecontrol is privately held and founder/management-controlled, with no disclosed institutional investment.
Wavecontrol firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Wavecontrol
- Legal name
- Wavecontrol, S.L.
- Website
- https://wavecontrol.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Wavecontrol designs and manufactures professional EMF measurement instruments (DC to 90 GHz) — portable meters, personal monitors, area monitors, and frequency-selective analyzers — backed by an ISO 17025 calibration lab, serving telecom, defense, industrial, energy, and healthcare customers across 80+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Wavecontrol industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Electromagnetic Field Measurement Instruments
- NAICS
- Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138)
- SIC
- Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection) (IMAGAFAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards) (HLAGAIAL)
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Where Wavecontrol is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barcelona
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Wavecontrol business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- EMF Measurement Hardware Sales: Sale of portable EMF meters (SMP3, SMP3-Streamer), personal monitors (WaveMon RF-8, RF-60, LF-400), area monitors (MonitEM, MonitEM-Lab, MonitEM-IoT, MapEM), and compatible field probes (WPH DC, WP series, WPF, WPH). Products are sold directly and through distributors globally.
- Calibration Services: ISO 17025 accredited calibration and recalibration services for electric and magnetic field probes. Offered through Wavecontrol's Labcal laboratory for Wavecontrol manufactured probes and third-party probes. Includes product registration and RMA calibration forms.
- Test Systems Distribution: Distribution of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing instruments, anechoic chambers, components, antennas, amplifiers, filters, EMI receivers, power supplies, pulse generators, positioning systems, and accessories through the Test Systems division.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Product pricing is quote-based and handled through direct sales or authorized distributors. |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Wavecontrol product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Wavecontrol designs, manufactures, and sells professional instruments for the assessment of human exposure to electromagnetic fields, covering DC to 90 GHz. The portfolio includes portable EMF meters (SMP3, SMP3-Streamer), the RFSelectiQ frequency- and code-selective analyzer, personal warning monitors (WaveMon RF-8, RF-60, LF-400), and area monitors (MonitEM, MonitEM-Lab, MonitEM-IoT, MapEM), supported by a proprietary line of field probes and an in-house ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory.
Product overview
Wavecontrol develops and manufactures professional instruments for the assessment of human exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF). The core product portfolio consists of portable EMF meters (SMP3, SMP3-Streamer), frequency-selective analyzers (RFSelectiQ), personal warning monitors (WaveMon RF-8, RF-60, LF-400), and area monitors (MonitEM, MonitEM-Lab, MonitEM-IoT, MapEM), all supported by a range of field probes (electric, magnetic, combined, and DC probes). The SMP3 meter is the flagship portable device, covering DC to 90 GHz with probe compatibility. RFSelectiQ provides advanced frequency and code-selective measurements using the Viavi OneAdvisor platform. Personal monitors ensure worker safety through continuous exposure monitoring, while area monitors enable permanent facility monitoring. The company also operates a separate Test Systems division (testsystems.wavecontrol.com) distributing EMC testing equipment, antenna measurement systems, and electrical safety testing products. Wavecontrol offers ISO 17025 accredited calibration services through its Labcal laboratory.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Labcal: Wavecontrol's calibration laboratory providing ISO 17025 accredited calibration services for electric and magnetic field probes.
- SMP3
- RFSelectiQ
- WaveMon
- MonitEM
Products and services
- SMP3 EMF Meter Portable electromagnetic field meter covering DC to 90 GHz for measuring human exposure to EMF. Compatible with all Wavecontrol field probes, supports FFT analysis, weighted peak measurements, automatic probe recognition, graphical display, calibration alerts, and SMP software for remote control and Excel report export.
- SMP3-Streamer Variant of the SMP3 portable EMF meter designed for continuous streaming and real-time monitoring applications.
- RFSelectiQ Frequency- and Code-Selective EMF Analyzer Frequency- and code-selective EMF analyzer for band-specific exposure assessment. Combines the Viavi OneAdvisor platform with the Wavecontrol WTA8G5 triaxial isotropic antenna (30 MHz to 8 GHz) and supports spectrum mode, scanner mode, SSB selective method, and LTE-FDD/LTE-TDD/5G NR code-selective demodulation.
- WaveMon RF-8 Personal EMF Warning Monitor Personal RF warning monitor for continuous monitoring of workers' exposure to electromagnetic fields, with configurable alarms and real-time exposure tracking.
- WaveMon RF-60 Personal EMF Warning Monitor Personal RF warning monitor with extended high-frequency range for continuous worker exposure monitoring in RF environments.
- WaveMon LF-400 Personal EMF Warning Monitor Personal low-frequency warning monitor for continuous monitoring of workers' exposure to low-frequency electromagnetic fields.
- MonitEM Area Monitor Continuous area monitor for measurement of levels of exposure to non-ionizing radiation, designed for permanent installation in facilities.
- MonitEM-Lab Area Monitor Area monitor variant designed for laboratory environments requiring continuous EMF monitoring.
- MonitEM-IoT Connected Area Monitor Compact continuous EMF monitoring device for cities and connected environments. Features autonomous battery or PoE operation, LTE-M/NB-IoT/Ethernet connectivity, IP65 rating, RMS measurements up to 8 GHz, and NFC configuration via Android app.
- MapEM Area Monitoring System Area monitoring system for EMF mapping and spatial exposure assessment across distributed environments.
- Electric Field Probes Proprietary field probes for measuring electric fields, typically covering the 300 kHz to 1000 MHz frequency range, with automatic recognition by Wavecontrol meters.
- Magnetic Field Probes Proprietary field probes for measuring magnetic fields, typically covering the 300 kHz to 1000 MHz frequency range, with automatic recognition by Wavecontrol meters.
- Electric and Magnetic Field Probes Combined field probes capable of measuring both electric and magnetic fields in a single unit, covering 300 kHz to 1000 MHz, with automatic recognition by Wavecontrol meters.
- DC Field Probes Proprietary field probes for static (DC) electromagnetic field measurement, covering DC to 40 kHz, with automatic recognition by Wavecontrol meters.
- Test Systems Division Distribution line of EMC testing instruments, anechoic chambers, components, antennas, amplifiers, filters, EMI receivers, power supplies, pulse generators, positioning systems, and accessories from brands including EMC Partner, NSI-MI, Raditeq, ETS-Lindgren, MK TEST, and BONN Elektronik.
- ISO 17025 Calibration Services (Labcal) ISO 17025 accredited calibration and recalibration services for electric and magnetic field probes (Wavecontrol and third-party), delivered through the Labcal laboratory in Barcelona with ILAC traceable calibration certificates.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 16,000 instruments supplied globally
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Wavecontrol
Customer profileSegments11 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Wavecontrol technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Wavecontrol partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
53 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Viavi SolutionscoreWavecontrol's RFSelectiQ system integrates Viavi OneAdvisor as the analysis platform for frequency and code selective EMF exposure assessments. This combines Viavi's instrumentation with Wavecontrol's WTA8G5 triaxial isotropic antenna to deliver standards-compliant 5G EMF evaluation per IEC, ITU, IEEE, and ARPANSA guidelines.
- GOmeasure ApSmajorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Denmark and Nordic region. Co-exhibits with Wavecontrol at Evertiq Expo Gothenburg, DALO Industry Days Denmark, and other Nordic trade events.
- Cornes Technologies LtdmajorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Japan, representing Wavecontrol at Techno-Frontier 2026 – EMC Japan at Tokyo Big Sight (Booth 3-D18).
- EMC PartnerminorEMC Partner is a distributed brand represented by Wavecontrol's Test Systems division in Spain for EMC immunity and component testing equipment.
- NWS CanadaminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Canada.
- Ibis InstrumentsminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Romania, and North Macedonia.
- EMCO Elektronik GmbHminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Austria.
- ES FranceminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in France.
- Orione di Bistulfi SrlminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Italy.
- APC Technology GroupminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Ireland and United Kingdom.
- ADM Instrument EngineeringminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Australia.
- IntecconminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Brazil.
- Complus Systems Pvt LtdminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in India for Industry, RF Safety, Defence and Testing/Labs sectors.
- SyncWave CommunicationsminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in India for the Telecom sector.
- Js Denki Pte LtdminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Indonesia.
- EMC Solutions Inc. (South Korea)minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in South Korea.
- TMG Test Equipment CompanyminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Australia.
- One Gasmaster Sdn BhdminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Malaysia.
- Tecotec Group JSCminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Vietnam.
- Optical Technologies (OPTECH)minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Kazakhstan.
- FOCUSTEL DMCCminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Bahrain.
- Elite Technology & Environment (ETE)minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Qatar.
- Mushor TechnologyminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Saudi Arabia.
- MEG PerúminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Peru.
- MetricomminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Colombia.
- Comercial Comtec LTDAminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Chile.
- SI-EMCminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Mexico.
- TES AmericaminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Colombia and Mexico.
- HIK-ConsultingminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Poland.
- Tunisie Test & MesureminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Tunisia.
- CiTekminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Botswana and Southern Africa.
- GEALIAminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Spain.
- BaSystemen BVminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in the Netherlands.
- Demos Endüstriyel SistemlerminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Turkey.
- NetScope SolutionsminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Greece.
- Instrumental TechminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Argentina.
- Softbox-TestminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Cyprus.
- Tinex ASminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Norway.
- Eximo / ADMedidaminorAuthorized distributors for Wavecontrol products in Portugal.
- Proxitron ABminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Sweden.
- Amitronic OYminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Finland.
- TectraminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- ProMetminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Hungary.
- UAB MainsecminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Lithuania.
- TEVET LtdminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Israel.
- Complementos Electronicos S.A.minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Ecuador.
- SETISAminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in El Salvador.
- SimtelminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Costa Rica.
- ITS Technologies S.A.minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Belize.
- EMC Master Instrument Co., Ltd.minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Taiwan.
- Universal Advanced Solutions (U.A.S)minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Egypt.
- Sedulitas (PJ Jacobs)minorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Angola.
- FolanminorAuthorized distributor for Wavecontrol products in Algeria.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Wavecontrol competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Narda Safety Test Solutions: Narda STS is the closest direct competitor to Wavecontrol, manufacturing EMF measurement instruments (NBM-550, SRM-3006) and personal monitors for occupational and environmental safety. It competes head-to-head in telecom, defense, and industrial EMF monitoring with overlapping frequency coverage.
- ETS-Lindgren: ETS-Lindgren offers EMF safety meters, probes, and anechoic chamber solutions for EMC and RF safety testing. It is also one of the brands distributed through Wavecontrol's Test Systems division, making it both a peer and a partial channel partner.
- Narda PMM (now part of Narda STS): Narda PMM branded instruments (e.g., PMM 9010F) are direct competitors in the EMC and EMF measurement space. They are commonly evaluated alongside Wavecontrol's SMP3 and probes for IEC/EN compliance work in laboratories and telecom operators.
Others
- Viavi Solutions: Viavi Solutions is a strategic technology partner whose OneAdvisor platform is integrated with Wavecontrol's WTA8G5 antenna to form RFSelectiQ. It is also a partial peer through its broader RF test, fiber, and network monitoring portfolio serving the same telecom operator customers.
Broad incumbents
- Rohde & Schwarz: Rohde & Schwarz is a broad RF test & measurement incumbent whose spectrum analyzers and field probes (e.g., FSH, FSV) are used for EMF compliance in telecom. It competes with Wavecontrol's RFSelectiQ category with much larger R&D scale.
- Anritsu: Anritsu provides RF and microwave test equipment including spectrum analyzers (MS2720T, MS2090A) used for EMF measurement. Its mobile network operator footprint creates competitive pressure on Wavecontrol's telecom vertical.
- Keysight Technologies: Keysight is a global leader in electronic measurement with field strength meters and signal analyzers used for EMF compliance testing. Its broader portfolio, brand recognition, and telecom operator relationships make it a dominant alternative to Wavecontrol's offerings.
- Brüel & Kjær (HBK): HBK (formerly Brüel & Kjær) manufactures environmental, acoustic, and vibration measurement instruments. Its portfolio of portable measurement devices for compliance applications overlaps with Wavecontrol's worker exposure monitoring focus, particularly in industrial safety.
Emerging players
- Raditeq: Raditeq is a smaller specialist in EMC test equipment and field probes distributed by Wavecontrol's Test Systems division. Its narrower focus on EMC rather than full-spectrum EMF safety places it as a partial peer, with overlapping customer profiles in testing laboratories.
- EMC Partner: EMC Partner manufactures EMC immunity and component test equipment, distributed in Spain by Wavecontrol Test Systems. It overlaps with Wavecontrol in the EMC test ecosystem but does not compete directly in EMF safety monitoring.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Wavecontrol social profiles
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Wavecontrol leadership team
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Profiles2 records
Wavecontrol subsidiaries and ownership
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Frequently asked questions about Wavecontrol
What does Wavecontrol do?
Wavecontrol designs, manufactures, and sells professional instruments for the assessment of human exposure to electromagnetic fields, covering DC to 90 GHz. The portfolio includes portable EMF meters (SMP3, SMP3-Streamer), the RFSelectiQ frequency- and code-selective analyzer, personal warning monitors (WaveMon RF-8, RF-60, LF-400), and area monitors (MonitEM, MonitEM-Lab, MonitEM-IoT, MapEM), supported by a proprietary line of field probes and an in-house ISO 17025 accredited calibration laboratory.
Is Wavecontrol a public or private company?
Wavecontrol is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Wavecontrol founded?
Wavecontrol was founded in 1997. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Wavecontrol based?
Wavecontrol is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Wavecontrol make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. EMF Measurement Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are calibration Services and test Systems Distribution.
Who are Wavecontrol's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Narda Safety Test Solutions, ETS-Lindgren and Narda PMM (now part of Narda STS). Viavi Solutions is listed as an others. Broad incumbents are Rohde & Schwarz, Anritsu, Keysight Technologies and Brüel & Kjær (HBK). Emerging players are Raditeq and EMC Partner.
Does Wavecontrol have an API?
No public API is recorded for Wavecontrol.
What industry is Wavecontrol in?
Wavecontrol's product category is Electromagnetic Field Measurement Instruments. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAFAJ, Environmental & Safety Monitoring Instruments (Air quality, emissions, radiation, noise, gas detection), with a secondary code of HLAGAIAL, Metrology, Calibration & Testing Equipment (Balances, pH/DO, Standards). Its NAICS code is 334515 and its SIC code is 3825.