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Our Mission

Our mission is to create and develop leading edge technologies with the potential to improve our society and protect our citizens while we create value for our shareholders and employees

Our Vision

Our vision is that these technologies will be the foundation of a vibrant, high growth company that fulfills a compelling demand in the marketplace

Our Assets

Our key assets are our talented and highly motivated people who demonstrate their energy and creativity in a challenging, exciting and rewarding work environment and our repertoire of proprietary leading edge technologies

Corporate Overview

Trex Enterprises Corporation (Trex) is a diversified high-technology company specializing in cutting-edge technical solutions and products to improve performance across the electromagnetic spectrum. We have developed a strong base of proprietary technologies in microwave sensing, high resolution imaging, digital signal processing, applied optics and materials. Our fundamental business strategy is the development of dual-use technologies.  We received U.S. government support for programs relating to the defense, homeland security and force protection needs of our Nation and allies. We advanced the creation of new business ventures and subsidiaries through our commercial incubation strategy to address market needs.  To date, we have created six ventures backed with outside equity participation.

Established in 1978 as Western Research Corporation, we operated in San Diego, California. From 1988 until 2000 we were part of Thermo Electron Corporation (NYSE: TMO), a Fortune 400 company.  In 2000, our employees bought ThermoTrex’s R&D division and became Trex Enterprises Corporation.  Today we are a privately-held company, with headquarters in San Diego, California and have employed about 20 professionals.

Technology Evolution

Millimeter-Wave Platform
Trex’s millimeter-wave imaging activities began in 1990 as an aviation support system. After 15 years of research and development, we have made ground breaking real-time video-rate passive millimeter-wave imaging systems. Our patented technology allows us to produce the highest sensitivity and resolution in relationship to system cost. These developments have fueled our government programs in aviation systems, anti-terrorism, force protection and advanced radio frequency communications. These developments have also enabled us to create two of our commercial spin-offs. Our Sago Systems subsidiary pursues commercial applications of our passive millimeter-wave imaging technology for security applications. Our subsidiary uses our novel component technology to create the first high data-rate wireless communication systems operating in the millimeter-wave frequency band.
Optical Imaging Platform
The origins of Trex Enterprises were in high power lasers and complex optical control systems for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense. During the 1980s, Trex developed the world’s most powerful laser, the most complicated adaptive optic systems, the world’s fastest digital signal processor and various laser radar systems. Our optical imaging capabilities enabled many of our current government contracts activities in fields such as adaptive optics, stellar imaging, laser radar and laser communications. Our optical imaging platform also formed the basis for the creation of two commercial spin-offs. For our CrossFiber subsidiary, our unique approach to adaptive optics was the key inspiration to their enabling technology.
Sensors Platform
Using our high resolution imaging capabilities as a base, we initially created our sensors technology for medical imaging applications. We developed our patented Photoconductor on Active Pixel (POAP™) technology to provide the highest sensitivity and resolution for a given cost and still allow us to realize the power consumption and readout benefits of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imaging (POAP™). We have expanded the POAP™ sensor technology from x-ray detection to the visible and further into the near infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. This platform also enabled us to spin-out our e-Phocus subsidiary. We have expanded our sensors platform to technology based on many applications of porous silicon. This technology enabled us to create our Silicon Kinetics subsidiary.
Advanced Materials Platform
We have also created patented chemical vapor composites technology that allows us to create Silicon Carbide materials with extreme strength, lightweight and very high temperature resistance. Our work focuses on the development of products such as large and lightweight mirrors and unusually shaped parts for demanding environments like semiconductor manufacturing.
Millimeter-Wave Platform
Trex’s millimeter-wave imaging activities began in 1990 as an aviation support system. After 15 years of research and development, we have made ground breaking real-time video-rate passive millimeter-wave imaging systems. Our patented technology allows us to produce the highest sensitivity and resolution in relationship to system cost. These developments have fueled our government programs in aviation systems, anti-terrorism, force protection and advanced radio frequency communications. These developments have also enabled us to create two of our commercial spin-offs. Our Sago Systems subsidiary pursues commercial applications of our passive millimeter-wave imaging technology for security applications. Our subsidiary uses our novel component technology to create the first high data-rate wireless communication systems operating in the millimeter-wave frequency band.
Optical Imaging Platform
The origins of Trex Enterprises were in high power lasers and complex optical control systems for the Department of Energy and Department of Defense. During the 1980s, Trex developed the world’s most powerful laser, the most complicated adaptive optic systems, the world’s fastest digital signal processor and various laser radar systems. Our optical imaging capabilities enabled many of our current government contracts activities in fields such as adaptive optics, stellar imaging, laser radar and laser communications. Our optical imaging platform also formed the basis for the creation of two commercial spin-offs. For our CrossFiber subsidiary, our unique approach to adaptive optics was the key inspiration to their enabling technology.
Sensors Platform
Using our high resolution imaging capabilities as a base, we initially created our sensors technology for medical imaging applications. We developed our patented Photoconductor on Active Pixel (POAP™) technology to provide the highest sensitivity and resolution for a given cost and still allow us to realize the power consumption and readout benefits of complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) imaging (POAP™). We have expanded the POAP™ sensor technology from x-ray detection to the visible and further into the near infrared portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. This platform also enabled us to spin-out our e-Phocus subsidiary. We have expanded our sensors platform to technology based on many applications of porous silicon. This technology enabled us to create our Silicon Kinetics subsidiary.
Advanced Materials Platform
We have also created patented chemical vapor composites technology that allows us to create Silicon Carbide materials with extreme strength, lightweight and very high temperature resistance. Our work focuses on the development of products such as large and lightweight mirrors and unusually shaped parts for demanding environments like semiconductor manufacturing.

Our Values

Trex is a diversified company specializing in cutting-edge technology to improve performance across the electromagnetic spectrum and providing innovative solutions to meet the needs of commercial markets and armed forces.  With more than 30 years of government and commercial contracting experience, Trex has developed a strong base of proprietary technologies in microwave and MMW sensing, high-resolution imaging, digital signal processing, applied optics, advanced materials, energy harvesting and electro-mechanical systems. Trex has been awarded 120 patents and has applied for an additional 57 patents. Trex is a privately-held company headquartered in California, with additional facilities in Hawaii, Massachusetts and New Mexico

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Our Team

Chealse Hawk

CEO

Isabelle Cole

Marketing Manager
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Joshua Chambers

Sales Manager

Laura Barrett

CEO

Corporate Headquarters

San Diego, California

At Trex Enterprises’ San Diego headquarters in the Sorrento Mesa area of the city, our scientists and engineers conduct their research and development in a state-of-the-art research facility completed in 1996. This 90,000 square foot facility houses modern experimental laboratories as well as our administrative support offices.

Optical component design and test equipment is available to support adaptive optics, tracking and laser programs. Design capabilities include Computer Aided Design systems for lens design, aberration and scattering analysis and polarization. There are extensive facilities to support laser research employing various IR and visible solid-state lasers. Our electronic facilities support research on signal processing, millimeter-wave systems, custom digital interfaces and high voltage analog electronics for a variety of applications. Trex Enterprises’ engineering facilities include materials research and engineering test labs, electronics design space, as well as mechanical design, electro-optic and electro-acoustic labs.

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