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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.

November 29, 2014 00:00

Geophysics Interferometer:Long-baseline laser strainmeter in Kamioka uses PLX Hollow Retroreflector.

As part of the Geophysics interferometer, PLX manufactured a 15” clear aperture Hollow Retroreflector of 0.5 arc seconds accuracy for the University of Tokyo Earthquake Research Institute.

November 28, 2014 00:00

ICESat-2 program: PLX vacuum-compatible Lateral Transfer Hollow Retroreflector.

LX manufactured a vacuum-compatible Lateral Transfer Hollow Retroreflector with a 5” aperture, 18.5” separation and 1 arc second accuracy for the ICESat-2 program.

January 22, 2013 00:00

Lockheed Martin 2013 award.

The Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Preferred Supplier Program, Perfect Performer Award is given for achieving 100 percent Quality and Delivery.

January 07, 2012 00:00

PLX announces a new Ceramic Ball Mounted Hollow Retroreflector.

These non-magnetic BMR’s are available in 2 center accuracies: within .0005” and within .0001”. They are manufactured in 1 ½”, 7/8" and 1/2"diameters.

January 06, 2012 00:00

Announcing the USHM from PLX.

The Ultra Stable Hard-Mounted Hollow Retroreflector (USHM), is a self-compensating mirror that is totally insensitive to position and movement, extremely accurate and available in a variety of coatings and configurations.