Microwave Development Laboratories

Established in 1948, MDL is the largest independent producer of waveguide and subassemblies in the microwave industry. The company is headquartered in Needham, Mass.

MDL’s product lines include: 

• Waveguide bends and twists
• Directional couplers
• Monopulse comparators
• Rotary joints
• Microwave filters
• Rotary switches
• Waveguide shutters
• Waveguide pressure windows
• And other components

Besides manufacturing thousands of standard microwave components, our engineers, who are experts in various areas of the technology, are accustomed to cooperating with our customers who have special electrical and mechanical requirements. In fact, such specials are routine at MDL.

It has always been our policy to equip the company with a wide range of superior equipment. Our engineers use computers and exclusive MDL programs to produce our accurate electrical designs quickly. MDL machinists have computer-assisted machines at their disposal as well as screw machines and other specialized quality production equipment. The fabrication group uses the MDL foundry, dip brazing shop, and paint shop. All of these result in better control over the production cycle and quality of our products.