Next Phase Measurements, LLC

What Next Phase Measurements, LLC does

Next Phase Measurements, LLC (NPM) is a privately held US engineering firm founded in 2018 and headquartered in Garden Grove, California, that designs and delivers custom antenna measurement systems for aerospace, defense, automotive, commercial wireless, and academic/research customers. The company's core product portfolio is anchored by DRAMS (Dual Robotic Antenna Measurement System), a proprietary robotic measurement architecture that combines accuracy with reconfigurability, alongside Compact Antenna Test Ranges (CATR), near-field measurement systems, and supporting hardware including antennas/probes, positioners, and RF subsystems. Software and professional services round out a turnkey delivery model, allowing NPM to act as a single-source system integrator for enterprise metrology facilities.

The business operates on a direct enterprise sales motion with custom quotation-based pricing, multi-year contracts, and a 5-person headcount that is offset by deep individual expertise—the management team is described as industry pioneers representing over 100 combined man-years of antenna measurement experience. Flagship engagements include delivery of the DRAMS platform to Boeing's new antenna metrology measurement facility and a large spherical near-field system for automotive testing at Qualcomm's San Diego site, both disclosed in 2023. Customer segments are organized vertically (Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Wireless/Commercial, Academic & Research), with named enterprise customers also including Northrop Grumman Space Systems and Agile RF Systems.

Revenue mechanics are not disclosed; there is no public funding history, no parent company, no patent portfolio, no certifications, and no AI/ML capability referenced. The company does not list a stock ticker or any regulatory disclosures, consistent with its status as a closely held California LLC. Geographic operating footprint is US-based, though the management team's international recognition and the global aerospace/defense customer base imply latent capacity for cross-border engagements.

Name

Next Phase Measurements, LLC

Legal name

Next Phase Measurements, LLC

Website

https://npmeas.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Next Phase Measurements (NPM) designs and delivers custom antenna measurement systems—including its flagship DRAMS robotic platform, CATR, and near-field systems—for aerospace, defense, automotive, and commercial wireless customers on a direct enterprise sales basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Antenna Measurement Systems

NAICS

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

SIC

Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Avionics Test, Simulation & Calibration Equipment (IMABAFAN)

Keywords

• Antenna measurement systems
• Compact antenna test ranges
• Near-field measurement systems
• Robotic antenna testing
• RF measurement equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden Grove

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Antenna Measurement Systems: Sale of complete antenna measurement systems including near-field systems, CATR systems, and robotic measurement systems. Custom-engineered solutions for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications.
2. Antennas and Probes: Sale of measurement antennas and probes for antenna testing applications.
3. Positioners: Sale of positioning systems for antenna measurement applications.
4. RF Systems: Sale of RF measurement systems and components.
5. Software: Sale of measurement software for antenna testing and analysis.
6. Professional Services: Technical services including installation, calibration, training, and support for antenna measurement systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Next Phase Measurements designs, manufactures, and integrates custom antenna measurement systems for enterprise customers. Its product line includes the proprietary DRAMS (Dual Robotic Antenna Measurement System), Compact Antenna Test Ranges (CATR), and near-field measurement systems, supported by antennas/probes, precision positioners, RF systems, measurement software, and professional installation, calibration, training, and support services.

Product overview

Next Phase Measurements offers a portfolio of antenna measurement systems and related products serving Aerospace, Defense, Commercial (including Automotive and Wireless), Academic, and Research markets. The core product line includes DRAMS (Dual Robotic Antenna Measurement System) as the flagship robotic solution, complemented by Compact Antenna Test Ranges (CATR) and Near-field Measurement Systems. Supporting products include Antennas/Probes, Positioners, RF Systems, and Software. The company also provides Services for system integration and technical support. The product architecture is modular and reconfigurable, allowing customers to configure complete test systems tailored to their specific measurement requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Revolutionary step in testing - game changer for increasing test efficiency and utility of an antenna range
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPM is a key contributor to Boeing's new antenna metrology measurement facility. NPM provided the Dual Robotic Antenna Measurement System (DRAMS) for this state-of-the-art facility. This represents a significant customer relationship and technology deployment in aerospace antenna testing.
• QualcommcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNPM delivered a large spherical nearfield measurement system for automotive testing at Qualcomm's San Diego facility. The new automotive test chamber was highlighted in Fox Business interview with Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon discussing tech innovation in the auto industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Rohde & Schwarz: Large established T&M vendor with broad RF/antenna test offerings including OTA and CATR solutions. A broader incumbent competing with NPM for the same wireless and aerospace customers.
• Anritsu: Major test & measurement vendor with wireless/RF test systems used in the same customer base (Qualcomm, wireless device makers) as NPM. Overlaps on RF measurement but not on mechanical antenna ranges.
• NI (formerly National Instruments): Test & measurement platform vendor whose PXI, instrumentation, and software stack underpins RF and antenna test systems. Adjacent incumbent whose modular platform competes with NPM's integrated RF systems.
• Keysight Technologies: Dominant broad-line test & measurement incumbent covering RF, microwave, and wireless test instrumentation. Overlaps with NPM's RF systems and software offering, though Keysight is not specialized in mechanical antenna ranges.

Direct peers

• ETS-Lindgren: Major supplier of antenna measurement systems, EMC chambers, and RF test solutions. Direct competitor in aerospace/defense antenna test with established relationships at Boeing and other primes.
• Microwave Vision Group (MVG): Global leader in antenna measurement with near-field, CATR, and spherical products. Most direct competitor to NPM across the same methodologies and customer verticals (aerospace, defense, telecom).
• NSI-MI Technologies: Specialist in near-field antenna measurement systems, scanners, and probes. Closely comparable product line to NPM's near-field and probe offerings, serving the same aerospace and commercial test customer base.

Emerging players

• Diamond Engineering: Smaller specialty firm offering antenna measurement positioning systems and turnkey test solutions. Comparable niche competitor to NPM, particularly in near-field and positioner subsystems.
• FRANKONIA GmbH: European specialist in EMC test chambers, antenna measurement, and RF test environments. Comparable product portfolio to NPM in testing chambers and ranges, primarily serving European aerospace/defense customers.
• Boonton Electronics (Wireless Telecom Group): Provides RF power measurement and peak power analyzers used in antenna and RF test setups. Adjacent competitor in the RF measurement sub-system portion of NPM's product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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