Hanwha Phasor opens Cambridge facility to US law students

The students, from Samford University’s Cumberland Law School in Alabama and Campbell University Law School in North Carolina, visited Hanwha Phasor’s Research and Development Hub at Cambridge Science Park.

During the visit, the students toured the site, met the Cambridge team and gained insights into the company’s pioneering work in satellite communications, specifically the innovative developments taking place at the Cambridge facility.

The day concluded with a Q&A session, offering students insights into international law and Hanwha Phasor’s success working with the United States Government.

Hanwha Phasor develops enterprise-grade antennas for satellite communications on the move – in flight, on land or at sea. The facility in Cambridge, which opened in 2023, is responsible for the design and development of custom ASIC chips (Application Specific Integrated Circuit).

These chips are the backbone of Hanwha Phasor’s capabilities, allowing the company to optimise performance while reducing power consumption requirements that have previously challenged the global satcom industry.

Since establishing its presence in the UK four years ago, Hanwha Phasor has experienced significant growth. The company’s workforce has expanded from nine to 110 employees and it has invested £90 million into the UK market with £18m allocated to the Cambridge facility.

Welcoming the exchange students to the facility was an opportunity to showcase Hanwha Phasor’s links to the local community and its commitment to providing employment and skills to Cambridge and the UK.

The student exchange programme, conducted in collaboration with Sidney Sussex College at the University of Cambridge, is a summer initiative that provides students with an international perspective of different legal systems.

Hanwha Phasor’s involvement in the scheme demonstrates the company’s commitment to Cambridge’s thriving intellectual and innovative environment by providing exciting opportunities for the local community and supporting global education programmes.

Chief Operating Officer at Hanwha Phasor, Dom Philpot said: “We were delighted to welcome the exchange students to our Cambridge facility and the program should provide them with practical experience and some fresh perspectives.

“Our relationship with Cambridge and the local community is important to us, and we remain committed to providing innovative and exciting work opportunities.”