HRL Laboratories

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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.

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