Vietnam's Pioneer in RFID technology and Antenna Manufacturing

Nextwaves Industries: Vietnam's Pioneer in RFID Technology and Antenna Manufacturing

Nextwaves Industries has established itself as Vietnam's pioneering designer and manufacturer of RFID equipment and components. As the first domestic vertical integrator in the field, the company specializes in wave transmission technology, developing a wide range of antennas including far field, near field, spiral, patch, and directional antennas to meet the growing demands of the RFID market.

Founded by Dr. Nguyen Trong Nghia, Ph.D. from the University of Adelaide and recognized as one of Australia's Top 40 Early Career Researchers (2021), Nextwaves Industries handles the entire antenna design and production process in-house. This comprehensive approach covers PCB layout, substrate selection, hardware fabrication, and performance testing such as VSWR, gain, and radiation pattern, ensuring strict quality control over each prototype and shortening the design adjustment cycle.

The company's mission centers on creating a 'Make in Vietnam' RFID Innovation Ecosystem, delivering end-to-end RFID solutions powered by Vietnamese expertise from antenna design and hardware to integrated software. Nextwaves brings RFID technology into retail, logistics, manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors to boost efficiency, cut costs, and modernize operations.

With a team of 20 skilled engineers dedicated to designing optimized antennas and wave systems for real-world needs, Nextwaves has developed over 50 antenna models, from RFID to customized 4G, 5G, and beamforming solutions. The company holds more than 20 patents and research publications in wave transmission and antenna design, showcasing its strong core technology.

Since 2023, Nextwaves has been showcasing Vietnamese ingenuity in over 10 countries, with an international presence spanning the USA, Canada, UK, EU, Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Chile, and Angola. The company has implemented projects across Vietnam, from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang to major industrial zones in Bac Ninh, Binh Duong, and Dong Nai.

Nextwaves Industries offers several competitive advantages, including customizable designs tailored to real customer needs, reliable products thoroughly tested for long term performance in demanding conditions, and scalable solutions allowing flexible expansion of antennas, readers, and coverage areas while maintaining stable performance. The company provides cost-effective solutions with prices 10-15% lower than imported alternatives, 24/7 local technical support, and fast delivery within 7-10 days compared to 30-45 days for imports.

Currently, Nextwaves Industries is participating in Startup Wheels 2025, where it has already reached the top 100 competitors, further cementing its position as a leader in Vietnam's technology innovation landscape.