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Aerospace Technology Solutions: Driving Innovation and Compliance

In a competitive market, commercial aerospace companies must stay at the forefront of new technology integration. At the same time, strict global regulations impose hard constraints on new product development, requiring disciplined processes and continuous oversight. Engineering expertise from Molex equips aerospace leaders to navigate these challenges with confidence.

Rugged, Reliable and Miniaturized Connectors for Critical Aerospace Applications

The aerospace industry is propelling the evolution of more sustainable, all-electric aircraft, embedding innovative digital tools to optimize efficiency and reduce emissions. From autonomous drones to IoT-enabled, real-time analytics, these advancements are reshaping aviation to meet modern customer needs and stringent safety standards.

Compliance with these strict aerospace mandates requires robust design and rigorous testing. Connectors and components must adhere to AS9100, MIL-SPEC and DO-160 standards to ensure safety and reliability in extreme environments, while the increasing threat of cyberattacks demands secure, EMI/RFI-shielded connectivity solutions to protect critical avionics and communications.

The combined power of Molex and AirBorn, a Molex company, supports aerospace system architects by providing cutting-edge connectivity solutions that meet or exceed regulatory standards. Our expertise spans high-power, EMI/RFI-shielded products and tailored solutions, allowing customers to tackle complex design challenges, enhance safety and gain a competitive edge through our innovation-focused ecosystem and commitment to quality.

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Molex and AirBorn: A Strategic Acquistion Poised to Transform Aerospace and Defense Connectivity Solutions

Learn how AirBorn, a Molex company, and Molex combine forces to drive connectivity innovation and expand capabilities in the aerospace sector.

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Design Opportunities in Advanced Aerospace Components

Aircraft Electrification

Aerospace engineers are moving swiftly toward electric propulsion, as the industry strives for improved efficiency, reduced emissions and manageable operating costs. This increased electrification amplifies the need for connectors that can handle high-speed data, deliver stable power and manage heat effectively—all within a compact and lightweight design.

Together with AirBorn, a Molex company, Molex offers advanced connectors designed for electric aircraft. These connectors are rugged, reliable and miniature , featuring high-voltage capacity suitable for propulsion and lightweight materials withd a miniature profile to reduce overall weight. They also feature built-in thermal management to ensure safe, reliable operation under demanding power loads.

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Autonomous Operations

As autonomous systems and IoT transform aerospace applications, demand increases for connectors that can manage real-time data flows and advanced diagnostics. Integrating advanced electronics in aircraft requires connectors that deliver both high-speed data and high-power capabilities in a small package, all while meeting stringent safety and compliance standards.

Collectively, Molex and AirBorn, a Molex company, bring 140 years of combined expertise to provide resilient, highly reliable connectors designed for extreme aerospace environments while maintaining a low weight and profile. Our EMI/RFI-shielded connectors prevent interference—promoting safe operation—and are rigorously tested to exceed AS9100 and MIL-SPEC requirements, ensuring compliance and reliability in every application.

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Rugged, Reliable Solutions for Aerospace Applications

Designed to the unique reliability requirements of commercial air and space exploration, Airborn’s expansive portfolio of proven connector, cable and electronic assembly solutions help address the most complex rugged connectivity challenges.

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Defining Rugged, Reliable Connectivity in Aerospace and Defense

What makes a connector “rugged” and “reliable”? In aerospace applications, these terms denote connectors that can maintain peak functionality against uniquely extreme temperatures, mechanical stresses, vacuum exposure and more. This report outlines the technical requirements that define ruggedness and reliability in mission-critical applications, as well as the design elements that most influence achieving them.  

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