Hughes Manufacturing Operations

From broadband technologies and components, to products, solutions, and services, Hughes is committed to setting the standard for excellence in our industry.

Over the years, Hughes has invested in state-of-the-art technologies for the design, fabrication, and assembly of products. Hughes has also partnered with some of the world’s leading Contract Manufacturing Service (CMS) providers to allow us to provide the lowest cost, highest quality solutions to our customers.

A single philosophy guides Hughes manufacturing: Talented people, high-end automation, strategic supply chain partners, and leading-edge technology result in unsurpassed quality of products and services.

 


Newly acquired “wire bonding” work cell keeps us on the leading edge of manufacturing techniques. 


State-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities

● Over 122,000 square feet of manufacturing space

● ISO 9001:2008 certified

● Complete emergency back up systems

● Stable and highly trained workforce

● High mix, low volume capability

● Continuous flow technology with dedicated work cells

● Two fully operational SMT lines in a dedicated environmentally controlled room

     – Continuous flow process through final assembly

     – Fine pitch BGA and 0201 high-volume placement capability 

     – Inline 3D Optical Print inspection

● Complete rack, chassis, back plane, and wiring assembly areas

● In-house model shop

● Fully integrated and automated Statistical Process Control from SMT to final assembly lines

● Quality Management System (QMS)

     – Computerized: controls and tracks from PCBA through final assembly and test

     – Provides real-time feedback on yields: defect analysis tool for yield improvement; root cause analysis 

● New product introduction capabilities

     – Optimized Design for Manufacturing and Test (DFMT)

     – MTBF analysis and accelerated life testing

     – ESS, vibration, temperature and humidity testing facilities

     – Analytical capabilities include 360° X-ray, CMM, and precision optical inspection and metrology

● Dedicated process and test development team with turn-key process development capability; PWB fabrication through box build and mechanical and electronic testing

● Dedicated warranty repair facility for superior after-market support 


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New ODU production line

New ODU production line.

 

State-of-the-art SMT equipment

State-of-the-art SMT equipment.