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Ether Form Inc (EFI) builds high-performance, real-time RF simulation and sensing systems for defense and advanced R&D customers, designed to reduce integration risk and accelerate fielding.
- EFI develops secure communications, modular electronics, and Group 2 UAS capabilities for integration, testing, and mission-driven prototyping.
- Channel Reactor is EFI’s real-time digital RF simulation capability that delivers next-gen integration and development environment in labs across the United States.
- Configurable low-cost and high-capacity architectures aligned to program requirements.
ABOUT Ether Form Inc
We are an engineering and prototyping company serving commercial and U.S. government customers.
Our work spans real-time processing, digital RF simulation, sensing, embedded compute, electronics, and rapid integration.
We build systems that meet requirements in the lab and in the field: measured, tested, and delivered on time.
EFI is based in McMinnville, Oregon.
OUR STRENGTH
Why Choose Ether Form
Speed, precision, and partnership at every stage of development.
EFI is engineering-first and proof-first. We move quickly, stay grounded in requirements, and deliver capabilities you can trust.
Rapid Development
Customers work closely with EFI to produce designs that are simple, testable, and aligned to requirements. Deliveries are made early and often to reduce integration time and keep programs moving.
Customer Focus
Achieve your goals with responsive and dedicated service. Our approach is to solve the right problem, deliver the right solution, and adapt quickly as needs evolve.
Efficient & Low Overhead
Meet your budget and schedule with low overhead and focused resources on technical execution. Your budget goes toward engineering, integration, and measurable progress.
OUR SPECIALTIES
Products and Specialty Capabilities
EFI develops real-time digital RF simulation capabilities and provides engineering services across advanced sensing, electronics, and platform integration. EFI’s adjacent capabilities include secure communications, modular electronics, and Group 2 UAS applications.
Channel Reactor
Real-time, many-to-many digital RF environment simulation for integration confidence.
- Many-to-many RF interaction modeling in real time
- Channel effects for realistic lab-based validation
- Interfaces for integration with existing systems, depending on configuration
Directional Communications Suite
Low detectability, over 100 nmi of range with high throughput. Low-SWaP directional communications capability for constrained and modular platforms.
- Directional communications architecture for focused link performance
- Secure, long-range communications for platform integration concepts
- Designed for modular integration with payload bays and constrained form factors
Group 2 eVTOL ISR Platform
Electric VTOL ISR platform designed as a configurable integration and flight-test surface.
- Infrastructure-independent launch and recovery
- Modular payload bay for mission equipment, customer electronics, and flight testing
- Configurable platform concepts aligned to customer objectives
Modular UAS Electronics
Power, sensing, and payload support electronics for modular integration.
- Power distribution and platform electronics integration
- Range and sensing modules for platform awareness
- Sensor boards supporting IMU, GPS, and related integration needs
EFI ENGINEERING SERVICES
Our Services
EFI provides engineering services for customers who need rapid, disciplined capability development across software, RF and sensing, electronics, systems integration, and aerospace prototyping.
Software Engineering
- High-performance C/C++/Rust development
- CUDA / OpenCL / HIP GPU processing
- Firmware and embedded systems
- Linux kernel and interface development
Signal Processing
- Communications design and implementation
- Radar and sensing algorithms
- Channel effects and signal manipulation
- Signal classification and algorithm development
Computer Engineering
- PCB design and manufacturing support
- Power supplies and power distribution
- High-density battery pack design and integration
- Hardware integration and bring-up
Systems Engineering
- System and software integration
- Payload and platform integration
- Architecture definition and interface design
- Integration and test planning support
Aerospace Engineering
- UAS design and development
- Advanced CAD modeling
- Composite mold design and parts manufacturing
- Component engineering and platform integration
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At Ether Form, we turn complex ideas into advanced solutions. Whether you need cutting-
edge signal processing, aerospace innovation, or solid system prototyping — our team
delivers precision, speed, and reliability.