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Collaborating with companies to solve complex challenges, innovate faster and accelerate time-to-market is the foundation on which Molex is built. We work with the world’s most innovative brands to provide cutting-edge connectivity solutions for the challenges posed by highly dynamic environments and evolving technologies. Our success spans industries from automotive and industrial to data centers and healthcare. Learn how our customers have come to depend on us for collaborative innovation, quality, reliability and responsiveness.

PRUSA RESEARCH

Prusa Research Enhances 3D Printer Build Quality and Simplicity

By leveraging Molex's robust and easy-to-use connectors, Prusa has enhanced the reliability and ease of assembly for its diverse range of 3D printers, accelerating mass production and supporting rapid customer adoption worldwide.

High Quality Prusa Research 3D Printer

Innovate Faster

Fueled by technological advancements and a rising consumer appetite for innovation, companies must innovate faster than ever to maintain competitiveness and relevance. The following customer success stories demonstrate how, as a leader in connectivity solutions, Molex empowers collaborative innovation and accelerates design and development. By leveraging advanced technologies, Molex helps manufacturers maintain the necessary velocity to compete in the changing business climate.

Masonite

Innovative Connectivity Solutions Unlock a Revolutionary Smart Door

In today’s fast-paced market, innovating quickly has become a necessity rather than merely an advantage. Explore the case study to uncover the story behind how Masonite and Molex’s shared vision for rapid innovation took a first-of-its-kind smart door from prototype to a CES Award-winning, groundbreaking solution that redefines home access technology.

Family unlocks innovative smart door

Glucomodicum

Rapid Product Iterations Help Create More Effective Needle-Free Medical Wearables

When GlucoModicum and Phillips Medisize set out to accelerate the innovation cycle for the Talisman device, the objective was to focus on human-centered design. Discover how this bold vision led to 10 rapid product iterations over two years to create a device that is 13 times more effective than the other available options. 

Designer works on needle-free medical wearable device

U-TURN AUDIO

Turning Up the Volume on an Award-Winning Turntable Tonearm

By leveraging Phillips Medisize’s expertise in magnesium thixomolding to overcome complex production challenges, U-Turn Audio created a more durable turntable tonearm that also enhanced sound quality and reduced resonance. Uncover insights on how this unconventional collaboration led to award-winning audio equipment.

Award-winning U-Turn Audio turntable tonearm

Salvagnini

Customized Connectivity Solution Helps Reduce Industrial Equipment Repair Times

Discover how the collaboration between Salvagnini and Molex in developing customizable, IP67-rated industrial automation connectivity solutions powered seamless communications and operational efficiencies. Designed for demanding applications, this customer-focused project aided the sheet metal manufacturer on their road to Industry 4.0. Learn how their collaboration improved machine diagnostics and predictive maintenance to reduce machine repair time.

Connected sheet metal fabrication equipment

Pile Dynamics

Transforming Structural Quality Testing Nets 50% Cost Savings

By applying innovative technology such as cloud-stored data and sensor-based solutions to structural testing, Pile Dynamics and Molex teamed up to transform concrete quality evaluations. Read the case study to discover how the implementation of these groundbreaking solutions reduced costs by 50%, mitigated project risks and improved safety by eliminating the need for site visits.

Structural testing on pile driving at construction site

Accelerate Time-to-Market

Rapidly evolving market dynamics and high consumer expectations are two key characteristics that must be navigated to realize success in today’s business environment. These factors make accelerating time-to-market crucial for meeting customer needs and staying competitive. Molex helps companies overcome these challenges by fostering strong relationships and leveraging close geographic proximity to enhance collaboration and increase decision-making speed. Through innovative manufacturing techniques, Molex aids in establishing efficient production methods that satisfy global demand.

EXACT SCIENCES

Close Collaboration Expedites Production of Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits

With market demand for at-home colorectal cancer screening kits soaring, Exact Sciences needed to transition from manual production to fully automated lines. Read this case study to find out how strong collaboration and close geographic proximity between Phillips Medisize and Exact Sciences facilitated frequent in-person meetings and expedited decision making to set up streamlined production lines that resulted in a tenfold production increase. 

Doctor screens for colorectal cancer

SOTECH Health

Rapid Development of Breath Sensor System Brings COVID-19 Testing to Market

The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic created an urgent need for the rapid deployment of reliable testing equipment. Complicating the situation, manufacturers had to navigate the complex regulatory landscape across multiple regions, including the US, UK and EU. Learn how SOTECH Health and Phillips Medisize developed innovative manufacturing strategies and collaborated to expedite regulatory approvals, efficiently fulfilling global demand.

SOTECH Health Breath Sensor System for COVID-19 Testing

Jabil

Engineering and Production Adjustments Accelerate Time-to-Market

During the COVID-19 pandemic, accelerating time-to-market for key medical equipment such as ventilators was vital for maintaining public health. As demand for ventilator components skyrocketed, Jabil and Molex collaborated to redesign a connector cable, which drastically reduced lead times and helped meet urgent global demand. Through rapid-fire engineering and production adjustments, Jabil improved market readiness and response time. Discover how the strategic investments and shared technology roadmaps of both companies shrunk time-to-market amidst urgent global demand.

Production of ventilator components

Improve Supply Chain Agility

With geopolitical tensions on the rise and disruptions from natural disasters becoming more frequent, having an agile supply chain is essential.  Molex helps customers adapt to these threats to global supply chains and today’s fast-paced business environment by implementing innovative digital integration, risk management and collaborative engagement tools. The following case studies illustrate how Molex uses these strategies to improve supply chain agility, helping customers sidestep logistical obstacles to mitigate production delays. Learn how supply chain flexibility delivers benefits to Molex customers.

SAP BUSINESS NETWORK

Collaboration Drives Significant Improvement in Purchase Order Processing Time

With a vast network of 900 suppliers, driving significant improvements in supplier relationships and overall efficiency was a formidable task. Through a collaboration with SAP Business Network, Molex successfully reduced purchase order confirmation time by 66% for over 90% of purchase orders, automated and standardized processes to provide real-time visibility and developed a strategy for quickly onboarding suppliers. Learn how Molex transformed its supply chain operations for greater customer value.

Molex supply chain team member collaborates with SAP Business Network

INFOR NEXUS

Data Integration Speeds up Response Times to Supply Chain Disruptions

Faced with logistics disruptions due to uncontrollable circumstances, including natural disasters and the Suez Canal blockage, Molex turned to Infor Nexus to help find a solution. Explore the case study to learn how a platform integration with SAP provided comprehensive visibility and dynamic response capabilities, improving Molex's decision-making, reducing information search time and enabling quicker response to supply chain challenges.

Global logistics data integration with Infor Nexus

EXACT SCIENCES

Strong Supply Chain Relationships Keep Production of Colorectal Cancer Screening Kits Flowing

Confronted by pandemic supply chain disruptions, Phillips Medisize quickly adjusted production schedules and redeployed resources. By leveraging strong relationships with alternative suppliers, Phillips Medisize worked with Exact Sciences to maintain steady production of Cologuard colorectal cancer screening kits. Read the case study to discover how strategic sourcing helped keep at-home screening tests available in the fight against colorectal cancer.

Doctor screens for colorectal cancer

Jabil

Supply Chain Flexibility Drives Significant Increase in Production of Ventilator Components

When the COVID-19 pandemic caused a spike in demand for ventilator components, Molex and Jabil leveraged their 25-year relationship to quickly adapt to the turbulent time. Explore the strategies the two companies implemented to escalate production from 2,000 to 20,000 parts in only six days.

Production of ventilator components