What ELAD does

ELAD (Elettronica Analogica e Digitale) is an Italian electronics company founded in 1990 and headquartered in Sarone di Caneva (Pordenone), operating as a privately held Srl. The company designs, manufactures, and tests electronic devices end-to-end — from concept and prototyping through assembly, mechanical processing, and conformity testing — for manufacturers of consumer electronics and appliances, lighting equipment, information-technology equipment, and telecommunications devices. Its core technical competency is software-defined radio (SDR), with a product lineage tracing back to the FDM 77 HF/VHF receiver, complemented by electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) instrumentation including EMI receivers, digital click analyzers, custom data acquisition (DAQ) systems, and RF test equipment.

The business operates a dual product-and-service model. Hardware revenue is generated through direct and channel sales of SDR radios (including the ELAD Connect networked product line), EMC instruments, RF apparatus, and antenna accessories — distributed via the elad.shop e-commerce storefront and an exclusive partnership with DXEngineering for HAM radio products in the United States. Service revenue comes from the in-house RF Lab (anechoic-chamber EMC measurement and conformity testing) and R&D design/prototyping engagements with industrial clients. The group includes the wholly-owned subsidiary Microtelecom Srl (telecommunications equipment) and historically operated a US subsidiary (ELAD USA Inc), which has since been closed in favor of the DXEngineering channel model. No external funding, management bios, or public financial data are disclosed; the company holds ISO 14001:2015 environmental certification and maintains a 1–10 employee footprint.

Name

ELAD

Legal name

ELAD Srl

Website

https://ecom.eladit.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ELAD (founded 1990, Italy) designs and manufactures software-defined radios, EMC test instruments, and custom data acquisition systems, and provides in-house EMC testing and electronic R&D services to industrial manufacturers and the amateur radio community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Caneva

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of SDR radio systems, EMI receivers, digital click analyzers, RF instruments, and data acquisition equipment to professional and industrial customers
2. RF Testing Services: Electromagnetic compatibility measurement and testing services provided through the in-house TEST LAB facility
3. R&D Services: Research and development services for electronic device design, prototyping, and conformity testing

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ELAD designs, manufactures and sells professional Software Defined Radio (SDR) telecommunication systems for HF/VHF frequencies and a portfolio of EMC compliance instruments including EMI receivers and Digital Click Analyzers, alongside custom Data Acquisition systems, RF antenna accessories, and RF test instruments. The company also provides electronic R&D design/prototyping services and EMC measurement and conformity testing through its in-house RF laboratory equipped with an anechoic chamber.

Product overview

ELAD is an Italian electronics company founded in 1990 offering a portfolio of SDR radio systems, EMC testing instruments, data acquisition solutions, and RF equipment. The core product line centers on Radio SDR systems (professional HF/VHF software-defined radios) and ELAD Connect for network integration. The company also manufactures EMC instruments including Digital Click Analyzers, EMI Receivers, and general RF test instruments under the Strumenti EMC and Apparati RF categories. Custom data acquisition systems (DAQ Custom) and antenna accessories round out the hardware portfolio. Beyond product sales, ELAD provides R&D design/prototyping services and RF Lab testing services including electromagnetic compatibility measurements performed in anechoic chambers. The company serves industrial sectors including consumer electronics, lighting, ITE, and telecommunications equipment manufacturers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELAD Connect: RF connectivity solutions/product line
• ELAD SDR

Products and services

• Radio SDR Professional SDR (Software Defined Radio) telecommunication systems for HF/VHF frequencies, representing the evolution of the original FDM 77 receiver. Targeted at professional telecommunications users and HAM radio operators.
• ELAD Connect Connectivity platform for SDR radio systems enabling network integration and remote operation. Targeted at users of ELAD SDR products who require networked and remote access capabilities.
• Digital Click Analyzers (Analizzatori digitali di Click) Digital instruments for measuring and analyzing electrical transients and click disturbances in accordance with EMC standards. Targeted at electronics manufacturers needing EMC compliance testing.
• EMI Receivers (Ricevitori EMI) EMI receivers for electromagnetic interference measurement and compliance testing. Targeted at electronics manufacturers and EMC laboratories requiring certified interference measurement.
• DAQ Custom (Custom Data Acquisition Systems) Custom data acquisition systems and sensors for specialized measurement applications. Targeted at industrial customers needing tailored measurement and monitoring solutions.
• Antenna Accessories (Accessori Antenna) RF antenna accessories and components for radio systems. Targeted at professional RF users and HAM radio operators needing antenna system components.
• RF Instruments (Strumenti RF) General-purpose RF testing and measurement instruments. Targeted at RF engineers and telecommunications equipment developers needing professional RF test tools.
• Research and Development Services (Ricerca e Sviluppo) Electronic design and prototyping services including high-tech electronic equipment design, assembly, and conformity testing. Targeted at industrial manufacturers needing custom electronic development.
• RF Lab (EMC Measurement and Testing Services) EMC testing and measurement services offered through state-of-the-art laboratories including anechoic chamber facilities. Targeted at manufacturers needing third-party electromagnetic compatibility conformity testing.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DXEngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDXEngineering serves as the exclusive distribution partner for ELAD HAM RADIO products in the United States market. This partnership replaced the previous direct operation of ELAD USA Inc., reflecting a channel-first go-to-market approach for the North American amateur radio market.
• AFJ InstrumentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in electronic instrumentation, collaborating in the development and distribution of measurement instruments.
• HT PlasmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHT Plasma is a technology partner. ELAD holds a position on the board of directors (CDA) of HT Plasma, indicating a strategic investment relationship.
• MicrotelecomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrotelecom became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the ELAD group, expanding the company's capabilities in telecommunications equipment.
• ClaberminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in electronics and technology development, collaborating on electronic solutions.
• MT SrlminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner company in mechanical and electronic integration services supporting ELAD's comprehensive product development capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Instruments (NI): Provider of modular test and measurement platforms, including DAQ systems and RF test instruments. Comparable to ELAD's custom DAQ systems and RF measurement offerings.
• Tektronix: Broad-line electronic test and measurement company offering oscilloscopes, signal analyzers, and EMC probes. Competes with ELAD's general-purpose RF test instruments for industrial customers.
• Rohde & Schwarz: Global leader in EMC test and measurement equipment, including EMI test receivers and RF instruments. Overlaps with ELAD's EMC instrument and RF testing lines but serves a much broader portfolio and customer base.
• Keysight Technologies: Major electronic test and measurement company offering EMI receivers, signal analyzers, and RF test instruments. Competes with ELAD in EMC compliance and RF instrumentation for industrial/telecom customers.

Direct peers

• Gauss Instruments: Specialist in EMI receivers and click analyzers for EMC compliance. Direct overlap with ELAD's EMI receiver and digital click analyzer product lines.
• ETS-Lindgren: Supplier of EMC test solutions including antennas, anechoic chambers, and receivers. Comparable to ELAD's anechoic-chamber-based EMC testing services and EMI receivers.
• SDRplay: UK-based maker of SDR receivers for amateur radio, spectrum monitoring, and industrial users. Closely comparable product offering to ELAD's SDR radios and antenna accessories.
• AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation: Manufacturer of RF amplifiers and instrumentation used in EMC compliance testing. Overlaps with ELAD's RF test instruments and EMC laboratory services.
• FlexRadio Systems: US-based manufacturer of high-performance SDR transceivers for amateur radio and professional HF communications. Directly comparable to ELAD's SDR radio systems targeting HF/VHF users.
• AFJ Instruments: Italian manufacturer of EMI receivers and EMC test instruments. Directly comparable to ELAD's EMI receivers and click analyzers, and listed as an ELAD partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/elad_srl
• Facebookfacebook.com/elad-608946132479400
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elad

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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