The Antennas and Propagation Lab (APL) is the main experimental facility of iTEAM for research in antenna systems, propagation modeling, and high-frequency components. With over €1M in dedicated infrastructure, it enables the complete cycle from electromagnetic design to fabrication and experimental validation. 

The fabrication capabilities include:

•  A high-precision 3-axis DATRON CNC milling machine (5 μm accuracy).
• Micromilling and chemical etching stations for planar circuits and antenna prototypes.
• A Voltera V-One platform for rapid PCB prototyping (printing, soldering, drilling).

For characterization, the APL is equipped with:

• A fully anechoic chamber (3 × 4.25 × 3 m³) with roll-over azimuth spherical system
•  Three Vector Network Analyzers, including one up to 67 GHz
• Keysight signal and spectrum analyzers
• A broad antenna set for VHF to millimeter-wave testing
• Linear, planar, and circular positioners for near-field and far-field measurements 

The APL supports a wide range of experimental activities across the Antennas and Microwave Devices area: high-gain arrays, leaky-wave and gap waveguide antennas, monopulse architectures, and compatibility analysis in multi-antenna platforms. It is also central to training MSc and PhD students in practical antenna engineering and advanced measurement techniques. 

The infrastructure is managed by dedicated technical staff and is accessible to other research areas of iTEAM, as well as to external academic and industrial partners under collaboration agreements. 

Anechoic Chamber

CNC Milling Machine