Industrial Automation Solutions

Industrial manufacturing is an essential part of modern life.  All the products that we take for granted, from domestic appliances to the latest robots, rely upon an efficient and responsive manufacturing industry for delivery.  

Changes in consumer behavior and expectations of rapid availability have forced manufacturers to adopt new industrial automation techniques. Modern factories need to be operationally flexible—able to swiftly switch processes in response to market changes. Manufacturers that have accelerated their adoption of new digital technologies have shown greater resilience. These technologies, collectively known as Industry 4.0, have driven the emergence of the smart factory. 

The smart factory combines operational technology (OT) with the latest information technology (IT). Real-time communication between machines and business applications creates a more responsive facility that can quickly and capably pivot as demands change. Improved spatial awareness and navigation capabilities enable the use of robotic process automation. However, the prolific use of autonomous robots creates the need for robust functional safety and information security protocols.

The introduction of cloud and edge computing technology brings high-speed, low-latency computing power to the factory floor. The smart factory uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to make more informed,  
data-driven decisions about production, supply chain and maintenance. 

This advanced industrial automation equipment must provide superior reliability, even in harsh conditions. That means the smart factory needs safe, dependable and cohesive connectivity between machines and business applications to help manufacturers easily reconfigure their processes. Connectors, sensors and antennas must also be sealed against the elements, capable of withstanding extreme temperatures and resistant to high vibration. Molex is globally recognized for delivering advanced, end-to-end industrial automation solutions. We support customers with an extensive range of ruggedly designed and engineered infrastructure solutions specifically tailored for harsh-duty manufacturing environments including automotive, material handling, food and beverage, commercial vehicles and more.