Rf Microtech

Name

Rf Microtech

Legal name

RF Microtech S.r.l.

Website

https://rfmicrotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RF and Microwave Components for Aerospace

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Space Payloads & Instruments (Sensors, Comms, EO/IR) (IMABACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Passive Filters & RF Passives (LC Filters/Diplexers/Baluns/Attenuators) (HDAHANAG), RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG), RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA)

Keywords

• RF microwave components
• Satellite communication filters
• Aerospace antennas
• Space-grade multiplexers
• Avionics RF systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Perugia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom RF Components and Systems: Design, development, and sale of custom antennas, filters, passive devices, and active systems for space, satellite communications, and avionics applications. Products include dual-band Ku/Ka filters, compact multiplexers, phased array antennas, and microwave sensors.
2. R&D Project Contracts: Prime contractor and consortium partner in ESA ARTES projects, Horizon Europe, H2020, and other European/national research programs developing innovative RF technologies for satellite and space applications.
3. Prototype Development and Testing: Design prototyping and testing services for RF components, including environmental qualification and space compatibility testing for aerospace customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RF Microtech designs, develops, and manufactures custom and ready-to-use RF and microwave components (antennas, filters and multiplexers, passive devices, and active systems) for Space, SatCom, and Avionics applications across L-band through Ka-band frequencies. The company also delivers R&D project work as prime contractor or consortium partner in ESA ARTES, Horizon Europe, H2020, and national/regional research programs, and provides design, prototyping, environmental qualification, and space compatibility testing services.

Product overview

RF Microtech is an Italian company (spin-off of University of Perugia, founded 2007) specializing in custom and ready-to-use antennas, RF filters, passive devices, and active systems for Space, SatCom, and Avionics applications. The company's product portfolio centers on four main categories: Antennas (including phased arrays, helical antennas, low-profile phased arrays), Filters & Multiplexers (tunable bandpass filters, bandpass filters, diplexers, multiplexers across L, S, C, Ku, Ka bands), Passive Devices, and Active Systems (including electronic scanning and beam-steering capabilities). These are complemented by Custom Solutions tailored to specific mission requirements. The company operates three Design & Prototyping units (Antennas and phased arrays; RF filters and passive components; Microwave sensors) plus a Production & Test unit with advanced laboratory facilities. RF Microtech also maintains an active R&D portfolio including projects like DUKKA, FRIISAT, NEXASPHERE, DISCO, MIGNON, SUMO, SMARTWAVE, DOMUK, COKKO, METIOT, and NANOMAT, focusing on innovative RF technologies for satellite communications, dielectric resonators, metamaterial phase shifters, additive manufacturing, and flexible nanoelectronics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Antennas Custom and ready-to-use antennas including phased arrays, X-band antennas for TT&C, deployable helical antennas, and low-profile phased array antennas for Space, SatCom, and Avionics applications.
• Filters & Multiplexers RF and microwave filters and multiplexers including tunable bandpass filters, diplexers, and multiplexers for satellite communications across L, S, C, Ku, and Ka frequency bands.
• Passive Devices Passive RF and microwave components designed for demanding space, satellite, and avionics applications.
• Active Systems Active RF and microwave systems for Space, SatCom, and Avionics applications including beam-steering and electronic scanning capabilities.
• Custom Solutions Tailored RF and microwave solutions designed and manufactured to meet specific mission requirements for space, satellite communications, and avionics customers.
• Tunable Bandpass Filters Frequency-tunable bandpass filters that can change frequency remotely, reducing installation and maintenance costs; patented technology (IT102017000131316, EP3711113) covering S-band, C-band, and X-band implementations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% mass reduction with microwave micromachining technology vs standard waveguide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• THALES SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Coordinator of SMARTWAVE H2020 EIC FETPROAct project for metamaterial-based phase shifters. RF Microtech is consortium partner working on phase shifting technology for phased array antennas.
• Siae MicroelettronicaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Industrial partner in COMFID ESA project for development of miniaturized C and Ku-band filters based on dielectric materials and additive manufacturing.
• Wave UpminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in METIOT ESA project for full duplex steerable Ku-band antenna development using metasurface technology.
• LINKS FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Research partner in METIOT ESA project for mass market interactive terminal antenna development.
• Blue SystemminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Partner in HALLTRACK Industry 4.0 project for real-time localization and tracking system using FMCW radar technology.
• Thales SA (Coordinator)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Coordinator of NANOSMART H2020 project for nano components for electronic smart wireless systems. Partnership involves RF Microtech along with 9 other European partners including universities and research institutes.
• IHP - Innovations for High Performance MicroelectronicsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Research partner in NANOSMART H2020 project, contributing to nano electronics development.
• FORTH - Foundation for Research and TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Research partner in NANOSMART H2020 project, contributing to smart wireless systems development.
• TAIPRO EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Industrial partner in NANOSMART H2020 project for RF module development.
• ESA (European Space Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary research partner for ESA ARTES AT and other space technology programs. RF Microtech serves as prime contractor in multiple ESA projects for developing RF filters, multiplexers, and antennas for satellite communications. Multiple ongoing projects including DUKKA, NEXASPHERE, FRIISAT, SCAHYME, TUNO, DISCO, and others.
• Thales Alenia SpacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey industrial partner and end-user in multiple ESA projects. Partner in SUMO, DOMUK, PICOM, COKKO, and other filter/multiplexer development programs. Prime contractor in some projects with RF Microtech as consortium member.
• University of PerugiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding institution - RF Microtech was established as a spin-off of University of Perugia in 2007. Ongoing R&D collaboration with the Department of Engineering. Key partner in ESA projects including DOMUK and HiPeD.
• Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner in MIGNON ESA project on microwave micromachining technology for K-band filters.
• Pasquali Microwave SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in COMFIL ESA project, providing mechanical design and fabrication of compact C/Ku-band waveguide filter prototypes.
• InvitaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency managing the Brevetti+ program funded by Ministry of Economic Development for patent exploitation support.
• ElitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PETIT ESA project for compact high-performance filters based on dielectric resonator technology.
• SpacesysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in PETIT ESA project for dielectric resonator-based space filters.
• University of Rome Tor VergataminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional R&D collaboration in advanced RF research areas.
• Technical University of Madrid (Universidad Politécnica de Madrid)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional R&D collaboration in advanced RF and microwave engineering research.
• University of PaviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional collaboration on ESA projects in microwave technology development.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pasquali Microwave Systems: Italian RF and microwave engineering house specializing in passive components, filters, and waveguide assemblies for satellite communications and aerospace applications. Closely comparable to RF Microtech on size, geography, and product focus, and an existing consortium partner in the ESA COMFIL project.
• Siae Microelettronica: Italian designer and manufacturer of RF and microwave components and subsystems for telecom, SatCom, and aerospace customers. Highly comparable to RF Microtech in offering RF filters and components, and an industrial partner in RF Microtech's ESA COMFID project.
• Elital: Italian electronics manufacturer serving space and defense customers with RF and microwave subsystems. Direct comparable on product line, aerospace customer base, and Italian footprint, and an existing consortium partner in RF Microtech's ESA PETIT project.

Emerging players

• Wave Up: Italian deep-tech startup developing metasurface-based antennas and RF components for SatCom and IoT. Directly comparable to RF Microtech's metasurface work in the METIOT project, with overlapping customer base and similar early-stage scale.
• SWISSto12: Swiss company developing RF products, antennas, and payloads for satellite communications, with strong heritage in 3D-printed RF components. Comparable to RF Microtech in product overlap (additive manufacturing RF, satellite antennas) and customer profile, but with greater external capital and visibility.
• Anywaves: French startup building compact antenna products for small-satellite constellations and SatCom terminals. Comparable niche (space-grade RF antennas, miniaturization) and target customers as RF Microtech, though focused on antennas rather than filters.

Broad incumbents

• Tesat-Spacecom: German tier-1 supplier of RF payloads, filters, multiplexers, and communications equipment for satellites. Significantly larger but addresses the same space-RF customer set as RF Microtech, including many of the same ESA and prime contractor programs.
• Thales Alenia Space: Franco-Italian joint venture and one of the world's largest satellite manufacturers. Both a primary customer of RF Microtech and a broader supplier of RF subsystems across the same SatCom and space programs; representative of the prime-tier competitive ceiling.
• Anritsu: Japanese global supplier of RF and microwave test, measurement, and monitoring equipment. Adjacent comparable given overlap in RF engineering and SatCom customer base, though Anritsu operates at a much larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• Keysight Technologies: US-listed global leader in electronic test and measurement instrumentation with deep RF and microwave expertise and a strong aerospace and defense customer base. Representative of the broader incumbent set that RF Microtech's RF engineering services overlap with on the test/qualification side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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