Silex Systems is involved in the development and commercialization of SILEX technology (Separation of Isotopes by Laser Excitation) and translucent band-gap engineered materials technology. These technologies are applied to two industries: Alternative Energy (Uranium enrichment, Solar Energy, Thermoelectric Power) and Semiconductors/Photonics (Optical Silicon, 'SOL', 'High-k'). The company primarily operates in Australia, where is headquartered in New South Wales.