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Welcome to Plextek

Debris Detection

Exceptional engineering

Sensing in Space

Engineering innovative, sustainable solutions for over 30 years, Plextek works with industry leaders to tackle complex challenges in RF & sensing.

About Us

Our cutting-edge debris detection technology detects fast moving objects over long distances, unaffected by the difficult conditions in space.

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We are an extraordinary team with a track record for delivering award-winning complex technology solutions.

Exceptional Engineering Solutions

Explore mmWave radar in space missions and safety optimisation in our white paper “Sensing in Space”

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Solving complex challenges in RF & sensing

We create custom solutions for a better, safer, and more sustainable future through consulting sustainability and innovative engineering.

Plextek are experts in low Size, Weight and Power (SWaP) solutions: we combine next-generation smart technologies and exceptional engineering to deliver you tailored results sustainability consulting companies

Experts in advanced engineering solutions

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At Plextek, we specialize in helping you turn complex engineering challenges into market-leading products and solutions.

Our award-winning reputation for providing advanced engineering solutions is long-standing, delivering tangible commercial advantage to our clients.

Our engineering and technology consultants are highly collaborative, working closely with our global clients to innovate and deliver sustainable results. From conceptualization to manufacturing support, our multidisciplinary teams can provide the engineering resource and systems you need to achieve exceptional things.

Together we can transform your innovative ideas into real-world applications. Let us help you realize your ambitions and drive your business forward.

“Best Use of Innovation” Winner 2025

Plextek has been recognised for Best Use of Innovation at the Global Business Tech Awards for our pioneering radar technologies for space. This award is a testament to our commitment to the innovation of space technology, developing world-leading radar solutions that drive sustainability in orbit. Judges comment: “It’s refreshing to see a solution tackling such a global sustainability challenge.”

New Technical Paper – Sensing in Space

Plextek's white paper Sensing in Space
Plextek's white paper Sensing in Space Plextek's white paper Sensing in Space

Technical Paper – Sensing in Space

Explore the cutting-edge technology of mmWave radar and its impact on space missions in our technical paper “Sensing in Space”. Gain insights into safety and efficiency improvements, customization options, and performance optimization. Stay informed about the latest advancements in space technology.
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About Us

Plextek is a company built on innovative ideas and advanced technology solutions

Born in the Cambridge Technology Cluster, for over 30 years companies have been coming to us to tackle their hardest engineering challenges that need outside-the-box thinking.

The people we hire, the projects we work on, the way we set up our processes and how we communicate all support independent thinking and creativity. Being a responsible business, we work to the highest quality standards and share our success with staff and the local Cambridge community.

Get in touch to find out how Plextek can help you to deliver your next innovation in technology.

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Exceptional Engineering Solutions

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Radar Systems

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Sensor Systems

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Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

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Strategic Innovation

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Technology Platforms

Plextek's 'white-label' technology platforms allow you to accelerate product development, streamline efficiencies, and access our extensive R&D expertise to suit your project needs.

  • 01 Configurable mmWave Radar Module
    a mmWave radar module

    Plextek’s PLX-T60 platform enables rapid development and deployment of custom mmWave radar solutions at scale and pace

    Configurable mmWave Radar Module
  • 02 Configurable IoT Framework
    A configurable IoT framework node

    Plextek’s IoT framework enables rapid development and deployment of custom IoT solutions, particularly those requiring extended operation on battery power

    Configurable IoT Framework
  • 03 Ubiquitous Radar
    Ubiquitous Radar

    Plextek's Ubiquitous Radar will detect returns from many directions simultaneously and accurately, differentiating between drones and birds, and even determining the size and type of drone

    Ubiquitous Radar

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Our award winning mmWave radar technology improves the safety and efficiency of businesses operating across multiple industries

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