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Envisioning the Future of Connectivity

The technologies transforming our world rarely appear overnight. They evolve from today’s innovations and yesterday’s lessons. The next wave of progress is being shaped by AI, industrial automation, innovative energy systems and seamless digital integration across every aspect of life. To build this connected future, OEMs need to imagine new possibilities in the space where data, power and design converge.

Engineering Tomorrow’s Connected World


While science fiction imagines worlds of interstellar travel, lifelike robotics and medical nanotechnology, the real future unfolds through smaller, steady breakthroughs. Within every ambitious idea lies a kernel of possibility; each innovation built on the practical advancements that shape how we live, move and communicate.

Across industries, we are seeing these possibilities come to life. AI continues to enhance efficiency in everything from product design and testing to manufacturing and data management. Electrification is transforming mobility, while robotics and automation redefine both consumer convenience and industrial precision. Healthcare is becoming increasingly personalized through wearables and home monitoring. Each advancement deepens our reliance on intelligent connectivity and the power infrastructure that supports it.

Meeting these demands requires collaboration, creativity and technical expertise. Power density, data capacity, thermal performance and supply chain resilience are all aspects of the challenges to come. Follow along as Molex leaders examine how innovation—through smarter design, scalable manufacturing and deep partnerships—is shaping the future of connectivity that powers progress across every industry.

By the Numbers

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86% 

Survey respondents who view AI as an essential tool for the aerospace and defense industries

Infographic featuring statistics on engineering tomorrow’s connected world.

50%

Estimated percentage of a new car’s total cost attributed to electronics by 2030

Infographic featuring statistics on engineering tomorrow’s connected world.

$456 billion

Projected growth in global data center construction by 2030


Engineering the Future: Insights from Industry Leaders

Turning innovative ideas into reality takes a deep understanding of the obstacles that must be overcome: market demand, materials, manufacturing and the leading edge of technical capability. Hear Molex industry leaders discuss how engineering ingenuity and evolving technologies are transforming what comes next.

AI Datacom Infrastructure Surge

Data communication is evolving faster than ever, driven by rising connectivity demands across every industry. As AI accelerates this growth, Molex experts reveal how next-generation architectures and interconnect designs are redefining speed, scalability and performance in modern data infrastructure.

Rapid Growth in Consumer Electronics

From wearables to home automation, the next wave of consumer electronics is defined by convergence. AI, electrification and miniaturization are merging to create brand new capabilities. Explore how these forces are reshaping design, manufacturing and supply chains, and how innovation is fueling smarter, more connected devices. 

The Next Decade in Aerospace and Defense

As global priorities shift, aerospace and defense innovators are rethinking how power, data and intelligence connect across complex platforms. Discover how the intersection of technology and geopolitics is redefining performance, security and collaboration worldwide.

Industrial Automation Trends

From modular system design to resilient power delivery, automation technologies are evolving to meet new demands. Discover how AI, scalable systems and ruggedized solutions are empowering industries worldwide to build smarter and safer operations.

Revolutionizing Patient Care

With AI redefining the medical device and biopharmaceutical industries, advanced technologies such as robotic surgery and minimally invasive procedures, wearables and implantable devices, are benefiting from this transformation. Explore how these trends create new applications, challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of connectivity in MedTech.

Software-Defined Vehicle

The automotive industry is entering a phase of unprecedented, software-driven change. Learn how the rise of software-defined vehicles, electrification and autonomous technologies is reshaping mobility, and how innovative connectivity and customer-first design are accelerating the transition.

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Supply Chain Insights: A Look at 2026

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A robotic arm operates in the foreground with digital interface screens behind it, representing data analysis and automation in a smart factory setting.

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Reshaping the Aerospace and Defense Industries

AI and open architectures are causing a tectonic shift in aerospace and defense with smarter avionics and faster remote decision-making. Our survey of over 1,000 engineering stakeholders shows that mastering AI and interoperability is now essential—read our report to learn why.

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Achieving Ubiquitous Connectivity for Future Vehicles

The road to fully connected vehicles starts with stronger V2X networks. Discover how design teams can anticipate and solve connectivity, capacity and coverage challenges to drive the next leap in automotive intelligence.

Futuristic automobile equipped with vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology.

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The MedTech Future Is Flexible

MedTech devices have evolved toward continuous, real-time monitoring. Learn how advanced flex circuit materials are enabling compact, high-performance biosensors that deliver both clinical precision and patient comfort.

A medical wearable employing flexible circuits.

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From Helpful Tools to Indispensable Partners

Intelligent robotics is transforming how we work, live and create. Through self-learning systems and advanced sensing, machines are gaining the ability to respond dynamically to complex environments. Discover how this new generation of robotics is creating a more capable and connected world.

Engineers inspecting connectivity in industrial robots.

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Embracing the Opportunities of Smart Appliances

Discover how smart appliances open a world of personalized features and new ways for brands to stand out. Success demands advanced expertise in sensors, connectors and microprocessors. Collaborating early with engineers to integrate cutting-edge technology while complying with global standards is essential to thrive in the future in these markets.

Person’s hand operating a smart home appliance.