Taoglas has expanded the capabilities of its Antenna Integrator design platform, adding new modelling features and artificial intelligence-driven tools as competition intensifies in the connected device market.
The San Diego-based RF and antenna supplier said the latest update to Antenna Integrator, part of its AntennaXpert suite, introduces nine additional PCB shape templates, allowing engineers to test antenna performance on more realistic board geometries. The system now supports circles, arcs, triangles, pentagons, hexagons, L-shapes, U-shapes, stepped designs, and custom layouts. Engineers can also place metallic blocks representing components such as batteries or displays, which can significantly influence antenna behaviour.
Taoglas has added new export formats, including 3D STEP, PDF, DXF, and JPG, in an effort to streamline collaboration between electrical and mechanical design teams. Three more antennas — the NLA.01, DLA.01, and PCS.62 — have also been integrated into the tool.
The update follows earlier enhancements, such as support for Ultra-Wideband technology and expanded performance data, released after the platform’s debut in late 2024. Taoglas said its modelling engine continues to improve as it is exposed to a growing set of real-world design scenarios.
The move comes amid rising demand for connected devices and more complex radio integration requirements. ABI Research forecasts global shipments of IoT antennas will reach 13 billion units by 2030, driven by AI-assisted design processes and expanding use of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular technologies. The research firm highlighted Taoglas’ Antenna Integrator as an example of how digital design tools are helping engineers cope with increasingly intricate connectivity requirements.
“ABI Research’s findings mirror what we are seeing across the industry. Engineers need faster, smarter ways to deliver reliable connectivity as devices pack in more radios and functionality,” said Dermot O’Shea, Chief Executive Officer of Taoglas. He added that the tool allows teams to model practical layouts, incorporate surrounding components, and select appropriate antennas earlier in the design cycle.
Antenna Integrator generates performance reports typically within 24 hours, with the aim of reducing development iterations and shortening time to market. The latest version is available now, with engineers able to register and begin designing immediately.
