Hewlett Packard Labs
| Company type | Division |
|---|---|
| Industry | Research and development |
| Founded | March 3, 1966 |
| Founder | Bill Hewlett and David Packard |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto , United States |
Key people | Andrew Wheeler (director) |
| Parent | Hewlett Packard Enterprise |
Hewlett Packard Labs serves as the cutting-edge research arm of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, formed in November 2015 following the separation from HP Inc. (previously known as Hewlett-Packard). Located in Palo Alto, California, the lab dedicates itself to forward-looking innovation aligned with the strategic goals of HPE.
History
HP Labs was originally established on March 3, 1966, by Bill Hewlett and David Packard with the mission to conduct long-range research that extends beyond immediate commercial needs. In August 2007, the number of active projects was sharply decreased from 150 to 30. On November 1, 2015, Hewlett Packard Labs transitioned into an independent division under HPE, led by director Martin Fink.
In 2014, under the guidance of CTO Martin Fink, the lab introduced The Machine, an innovative computer architecture centered on a "memory-centric" concept utilizing non-volatile memristor memory combined with photonics-based interconnects. By 2016, a prototype incorporating 320TB of NUMA DRAM and Gen-Z connectivity was developed. Although the initial product was eventually discontinued, aspects of this technology have been incorporated into HPE’s commercial product lines.
Directors
Since its inception in 1966, Hewlett Packard Labs and HP Labs have been directed by the following individuals:
- Barney Oliver (1966–1981)
- John Doyle (1981–1984)
- Joel Birnbaum (1984–1986, 1991–1999)
- Don Hammond (1986–1987)
- Frank Carrubba (1987–1991)
- Ed Karrer (1999)
- Dick Lampman (1999–2007)
- Prith Banerjee (2007–2012)
- Chandrakant Patel (interim; April–November 2012)
- Martin Fink (2012–2016)
- Mark Potter (2016–2020)
- Andrew Wheeler (2020–present)