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February 16, 2022 15:20

2022-02-17: Appointment of new vice president at PLX.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Malcolm Humphrey, our Chief Technology Officer, to vice president of PLX Inc.

January 15, 2021 08:01

PLX Inc and Reflex Imaging announce the completion of the acquisition of Reflex Imaging by PLX .

PLX Inc. and Reflex Imaging are pleased to announce the completion of the acquisition of 100% of Reflex Imaging by PLX. This acquisition upholds PLX’s position at the forefront of the photonics industry and adds Reflex Imaging’s ground-breaking technology to PLX’s industry leading capabilities in the field of monolithic optics.

August 17, 2020 14:39

Transforming Optical Structure Technology Through Innovative System Integration Video.

PLX’s new capabilities video, “Transforming Optical Structure Technology Through Innovative System Integration,” covers PLX’s rise as a major optical engineering innovator and its contributions to the Defense, Space, and commercial fields.

August 13, 2020 12:02

PLX in conjunction with PMG, is launching targeted programs promoting PLX’s M.O.S.T.™.

In this tough and demanding Defense and Aerospace Market, PMG is collaborating with PLX Inc., an innovative high-precision optics technology leader, to launch target programs to promote PLX’s products and capabilities. The integrated Market Program will focus on key functional areas, mission-critical applications, various platforms, and target accounts that fit PLX's competencies and area of expertise.

June 26, 2020 08:31

ATLAS – Perfectly Aligned thanks to Retroreflectors - Laser Components Photonics News.

Read the article about how PLX retroreflectors and LHTRs help to keep the emitter and telescope of the ATLAS program perfectly aligned. The article was published in LASER COMPONENTS Photonics News Magazine - Issue 88.

April 22, 2020 15:20

Insights from European CEOs: EPIC interviews Itai Vishnia, CEO of PLX.

Check out this exclusive interview With PLX Inc.’s CEO, Itai Vishnia. Discover PLX’s heritage in the defense and aerospace industry, and the journey of new innovative technologies achieved along the way. Learn about PLX’s key technology, such as the Monolithic Optical Structure Technology™ (M.O.S.T.) and how it has exceeded the expectations of many. Finally, get a glimpse of the future of PLX INC, and what ground breaking solutions they are developing next.

September 14, 2019 04:41

Transforming Space Optics by Integrating Innovative Monolithic Optical Systems -Noordwij Sept. 2019.

Itai Vishnia, PLX CEO, recently presented “Transforming Space Optics by Integrating Innovative Monolithic Optical Systems" at the EPIC (EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM) meeting on New Space at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. The conference brought together some of the world’s leading companies and experts, to cover key priorities for the “New Space Roadmap.”

August 30, 2019 20:00

Transforming Optical Structure Technology Through Innovative System Integration - Berlin Aug. 2019.

Recently presented at the EPIC World Photonics Technology Summit 2019 Berlin Germany,(EPIC - EUROPEAN PHOTONICS INDUSTRY CONSORTIUM), by Itai Vishnia, CEO PLX Inc. The event gathers 150 experts and leaders from industrial companies around the world to discuss photonics technology developments, applications, and challenges.

June 11, 2019 16:30

New ACT-WF High-Resolution Electronic Autocollimator.

The new PLX Wide-Focus (ACT-WF) High-Resolution Electronic Autocollimator has a 2.4 megapixel wide spectral range camera.

February 01, 2018 17:29

PLX Space Heritage.

PLX's space heritage dates back to 1975 when the company provided hollow retroreflectors to the Apollo-Soyuz Russian-American space hookup program.

February 16, 2017 00:00

Announcing our, new expanded line of Roof Mirrors™ (HRM).

PLX Hollow Roof Mirrors (HRMs) are ideal for redirecting light in one coordinate and any application where a roof top or Porro prism can be used. Useful in all wavelengths, they are available in different accuracies, coatings, and configurations.

December 13, 2016 00:00

PLX Retroreflector used in Fourier–Spectrometer for robotic exploration of Mars atmosphere.

The TIRVIM (Thermal Infra-Red V-Shape Interferometer Mounting) Spectrometer is part of the Atmospheric Chemistry Suite (ACS), which is now successfully operating in orbit around Mars.

June 09, 2016 00:00

Ball Mounted Hollow Retroreflectors now available in a new unique Break-Resistant configuration.

PLX’s high accuracy Durable Ball Mounted Retroreflectors (DBMRs) offer increased durability and are designed to work in demanding environments.

May 25, 2016 00:00

PLX Inc. wins Lockheed Martin’s Small Business Award for 2015.

Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control division has awarded PLX Inc. with one of its prestigious Outstanding Small Business awards.

April 15, 2016 00:00

Improved Invar mounted USHM, the ultimate in accuracy, shock and vibration resistance.

PLX’s new USHM’s robust mounting and mirror technology offer properties which enable them to perform exceptionally well in critical applications and harsh conditions.

February 03, 2016 00:00

Press Release- PLX LTHR's on ATLAS program.

PLX was awarded a contract from Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corporation for two LTHR’s™ for the Advanced Topographic Laser Altimeter System (ATLAS) program. ATLAS is the sole instrument on the ICESat-2 satellite scheduled for a June 2018 launch.

December 15, 2015 12:00

PLX's "Metrology System for Inter-Alignment of Lasers, Telescopes, and Mechanical Datum” abstract.

PLX’s "Metrology System for Inter-Alignment of Lasers, Telescopes, and Mechanical Datum” abstract / manuscript accepted at SPIE for inclusion in their Library of Technical Papers.

October 26, 2015 00:00

Metrology System for Inter-Alignment of Lasers, Telescopes, and Mechanical Datum.

Metrology System for Inter-Alignment of Lasers, Telescopes, and Mechanical Datum: Poster Presentation at OPTIFAB.

September 20, 2015 00:00

The ACT-25 and ACT-HR Electronic Autocollimator and Alignment Telescope systems at OPTIFAB 2015.

Don't miss visiting our Poster Presentation at 4:30pm on Oct.14th at the SPIE OPTIFAB Show, learn more about our new All-In-One Electronic Autocollimator and Alignment Telescope solutions.

August 05, 2015 00:00

The new PLX High-Resolution Multifunctional Electronic Autocollimators at SPIE.

PLX adds the new high-resolution ACT-HR High-Resolution Electronic Autocollimator to its recently introduced ACT-25 Multifunctional Electronic Autocollimator. See them both at the PLX OPTICS+PHOTONICS Show.

June 01, 2015 00:00

Over 40 Years Experience in Space Optics...

PLX’s space heritage dates back to 1975 when the company provided hollow retroreflectors to the Apollo-Soyuz Russian-American space hookup program. The units were used in the docking procedure to align the two vehicles.

April 14, 2015 00:00

Introducing the new PLX ACT-25, All-in-One Electronic Autocollimator and Alignment Telescope.

A unique feature of the ACT-25 is the ability to focus down to 30cm (12 inches) in the telescope mode. This capability allows the measurement of lateral displacements, as opposed to the autocollimator mode, which measures angular displacements.

March 21, 2015 00:00

The new PLX Tool Cube.

The new PLX Tool Cube is designed for setting up optical axes or intuitive alignment of equipment and instruments at right angles to each other or parallel to each other.

December 02, 2014 00:00

New PLX retroreflectors withstand up to 800 degrees F...

PLX has manufactured stainless steel hollow retroreflectors, which can withstand temperatures up to 800 degrees F.  These are mounted inside the stacks of coal power plants in programs designed to measure the content of emissions from the plant.

December 01, 2014 00:00

Canadian Astro-H Metrology System (CAMS) Program: PLX Invar-mounted hard mount retroreflectors.

Astro-H is a space-based X-ray observatory scheduled to be launched in 2016.  The mission is an international collaboration with participation from institutions in the US, Canada, Europe and Japan.