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CLX Engineering is a United States-based engineering and technology company specializing in industrial automation, custom control panel manufacturing, and advanced airport systems integration. Known for its innovation in passenger terminal technologies, the company has delivered automation and control solutions for a wide range of applications, including baggage handling systems, gate equipment, and integrated software platforms. CLX Engineering is a UL 508A Certified Panel Shop and a key technology provider for some of the largest airports and transportation hubs in North America.
History Founded in the early 2000s, CLX Engineering began as a control panel and automation solutions provider for industrial clients. Over the years, the company expanded its scope into transportation infrastructure and developed proprietary systems and software aimed at improving efficiency and safety in airport operations. Today, CLX operates across the United States and internationally, with a growing presence in aviation, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
Services and Capabilities CLX Engineering provides a wide range of services including:
Custom Automation Solutions
UL 508A Certified Control Panel Manufacturing
PLC and HMI Programming
SCADA System Integration
Design and Installation of Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)
Software Development for Industrial Applications
Testing and Simulation
UL 508A Certified Panel Shop CLX Engineering is certified under UL 508A, which ensures compliance with safety and quality standards in the design and assembly of industrial control panels. The company manufactures panels in-house and provides end-to-end design, wiring, programming, and testing services.
Baggage Handling System (BHS) Integration CLX has played a critical role in the design, installation, and maintenance of airport baggage handling systems across major U.S. airports. Its systems emphasize performance reliability, diagnostics, and seamless integration with airline and airport IT systems. The company often integrates its own control hardware with third-party mechanical equipment to deliver a cohesive solution.
Test Loop and Simulation At CLX’s headquarters, a full-scale test loop simulates real-world baggage handling environments. This environment allows engineers to test new software features, conduct training, and validate system performance under various operational scenarios before deployment.
Technology and Products Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) CLX Engineering developed one of the world’s first Autonomous Passenger Boarding Bridges to automate the process of docking and undocking aircraft at airport gates. The system leverages:
Machine vision
Intelligent motion control
IoT-based monitoring
Real-time diagnostics
Designed to retrofit existing infrastructure or install with new gate builds, the autonomous PBB reduces average docking time by over 70 percent. It minimizes human error, improves turnaround efficiency, and helps reduce auxiliary power unit (APU) usage by enabling quicker connection to ground power.
Automated Pilot Parking System (APPS) The Automated Pilot Parking System (APPS) is another innovation developed by CLX to guide aircraft safely and accurately into gate positions. Using a combination of vision systems, real-time data feeds, and predictive algorithms, APPS improves gate utilization and aircraft throughput while reducing the need for manual marshalling and ground crew coordination.
Software Platforms CLX Engineering has also developed proprietary software platforms tailored to airport and industrial automation:
CORTEX CORTEX is CLX’s full-featured SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) enterprise software suite. It offers a scalable framework for:
Monitoring and control of industrial and airport systems
Data acquisition and visualization
Alarm management
Historical data logging
Real-time analytics and reporting
CORTEX is often deployed across large airports to manage multiple systems under a single interface, ensuring operators have full situational awareness and control.
MATRAX MATRAX is a purpose-built equipment tracking and performance monitoring platform. It enables airports and operations teams to track bridge usage, system status, fault history, maintenance logs, and performance KPIs. MATRAX provides predictive maintenance features and generates operational reports for asset management and auditing.
Notable Projects CLX Engineering has completed large-scale projects with major international airports, including retrofitting control systems for entire concourses and implementing automated gate equipment. The company is also a regular technology exhibitor and presenter at the Passenger Terminal EXPO, one of the largest global conferences for aviation terminal development.
Big Bertha: Steinhauer ModCenter 293 CLX’s in-house panel production capabilities include the Steinhauer ModCenter 293, internally nicknamed Big Bertha. This CNC-controlled automated machining center is used to fabricate custom control panels with precision and speed, allowing CLX to meet tight deadlines and handle complex designs with high repeatability.
Industry Presence CLX Engineering works with airport authorities, airlines, mechanical contractors, and general contractors on mission-critical infrastructure. The company’s solutions emphasize automation, sustainability, and data-driven operations to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry.
References CLX Engineering Official Website. https://www.clxengineering.com
Passenger Terminal EXPO Exhibitor Listing. https://www.passengerterminal-expo.com
UL 508A Certification Requirements. https://www.ul.com/resources/ul-508a-industrial-control-panels
Steinhauer ModCenter 293 Overview. https://www.rittal.com
FAA Guidelines on Gate Equipment Automation. https://www.faa.gov
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