Microwave Data Systems
| Company type | Private (subsidiary) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wireless communications, Industrial communications |
| Predecessor | Microwave Data Systems, Inc. (MDS) |
| Fate | Acquired by General Electric in 2007 |
| Headquarters | Rochester, New York , United States |
Area served | Industrial sectors including electric power distribution, oil and gas, railroad communication, water and wastewater management |
| Products | Licensed and unlicensed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio systems operating below 6 GHz |
| Parent | GE Renewable Energy / GE Grid Solutions (as of August 2023) |
| Website | www |
GE MDS (previously known as Microwave Data Systems, Inc. or MDS) is an American enterprise focused on the development, production, and distribution of wireless communication solutions tailored for industrial applications.
History
Microwave Data Systems began as a division within California Microwave (CalMic), which eventually transformed into Adaptive Broadband following the divestiture of certain operations. Both entities were publicly listed corporations. After being sold to Moseley Associates, MDS functioned as a privately held firm until General Electric's Multilin division acquired it in 2007, rebranding it as "GE MDS, LLC." Since that acquisition, GE MDS has transitioned through several GE business units and, as of August 2023, is incorporated within GE Renewable Energy / GE Grid Solutions.
Based in Rochester, New York, GE MDS carries out its research, development, and manufacturing entirely within the United States. Its range of products encompasses both licensed and unlicensed point-to-point and point-to-multipoint radio systems operating below 6 GHz. Renowned for extensive communication distances, robust interference mitigation, industrial-grade durability, and exceptional reliability, GE MDS caters to industries including electric power distribution, oil and gas wellhead and pipeline monitoring, railroad communication systems, as well as water and wastewater management.
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