Hughes Opens Manufacturing Facility and Private 5G Incubation Center in Maryland

Hughes Network Systems (Hughes), an EchoStar company, announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility and private 5G incubation center in Germantown, Maryland. The new facility is located in the Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science and Technology on the Montgomery College campus. This initiative will foster local talent in the region while committing to technological advancement, Hughes said on Friday.

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Hughes Manufacturing Facility

Hughes mentioned that the new Hughes Manufacturing Facility (EXM) produces locally made (US) hardware such as the Hughes HT3000W Jupiter System satellite modem and the Hughes HL1120W Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite terminal, which power the networks.

In addition to around 400 employees, the new EXM facility utilizes advanced robotics to assist in the manufacture of high-tech products such as satellite modems and terminals, the company said.

Advancing 5G Technology

Additionally, the facility will serve as a testing ground for private 5G solutions for enterprise applications, as well as secure 5G networking applications critical to the US Department of Defense. It will also offer hands-on training and educational initiatives for students. Students will be able to interact with Hughes engineers through internships, mentoring, and shadowing opportunities, Hughes said.