HRL Laboratories
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| Formerly | Hughes Research Laboratories |
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| Type | Subsidiary |
| Founded | 1948, in Culver City, California |
| Founder | Howard Hughes |
| Headquarters | , |
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| Parent | IBM |
| Website | www |
HRL Laboratories (formerly Hughes Research Laboratories) is a research center in Malibu, California, established in 1960. Formerly the research arm of Hughes Aircraft, it is currently owned by IBM. It is housed in two large, white multi-story buildings overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
The first functioning laser was operated by Theodore Maiman at the Malibu campus in 1960.
On July 23, 2026, IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire HRL Laboratories from joint owners Boeing and General Motors for an undisclosed amount.