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Custom Connectivity Solutions

Electronic devices are continuously becoming thinner, faster and smarter, evolving to meet consumer preferences and the demands of innovation. Molex Custom Connectivity Solutions help designers push the limits of what is possible with bespoke connectors that unlock groundbreaking designs, seamlessly scaling from initial concepts to high-volume production. 

Custom Electrical Connector Development

Design engineers creating the next generation of devices face unprecedented challenges, where their innovations require more than existing off-the-shelf interconnects traditionally can provide. The devices of tomorrow require ultra-compact, high-density designs that won’t compromise performance under extreme environmental conditions. Additionally, new and innovative designs require seamless integration of complex, multi-technology systems while easily scaling from prototype to mass production. Custom connectivity solutions can help designers break through physical, technical, and manufacturing limitations to enable truly transformative product designs.

To meet these challenges, engineers need capabilities centered on deep collaboration, advanced custom design expertise and cross-disciplinary innovation. This includes the ability to co-create custom connectors tailored to the unique requirements of next-generation devices—ranging from micro-scale pitches to ruggedized durability. Access to rapid prototyping, iterative development and integrated system-level thinking empowers designers to refine breakthrough concepts efficiently while ensuring scalability and manufacturing consistency.

Molex works closely with OEMs to provide these essential capabilities with custom connectivity solutions, pushing the frontier of what is possible in interconnect technology. By combining engineering expertise in micro-connectors, specialized materials and advanced manufacturing processes with a global production footprint, Molex helps enable design engineers to accelerate innovation and bring revolutionary products to market faster. See how custom electrical connectors can help power breakthroughs across mobile, automotive, medical and other cutting-edge industries.

Challenges in Today’s Design Journey

Developing next-generation devices involves navigating a variety of technical and logistical hurdles. From miniaturization and environmental demands to scalability and system integration, engineers face a complex landscape that tests both creativity and precision. Advanced custom connector solutions can provide a game-changing advantage in competitive markets.

Pushing the Limits of Miniaturization and Density

Current connector options limit how small and dense circuits can become. Devices like smartwatches and AR/VR glasses demand ultra-compact, precise connectors that maximize performance without compromising space.

Tackling New and Uncharted Technical Hurdles

As devices become more advanced, connectors must withstand extreme conditions. Waterproofing, durability and high performance under environmental stress are just a few of the new challenges that require innovative solutions.

Accelerating Development Without Sacrificing Quality

Tight development timelines often limit the number of design iterations available. Engineers must rely on early prototyping, iterative testing and component confidence to ensure rapid time-to-market while maintaining quality.

Planning for Scale and Manufacturing Consistency

Once an innovative engineering concept is developed, the product design has to scale from prototypes to millions of units without compromising quality or disrupting the supply chain.

Integrating Complex Multi-Technology Systems

Modern device designs often require the integration of multiple technologies. From sensors and connectors to custom molding, seamlessly integrating these elements requires expertise in system-level design.

“We understand that your designs may require solutions that don’t yet exist in the market—that’s why we collaborate deeply to create custom connector solutions that break barriers in mobile devices, wearables and automotive electrification.”
Steve Drysdale
VP & General Manager, Micro Solutions
Molex

End-to-End Custom Connector Development: From Concept to Production

Engineering next-generation devices demands expertise, collaboration and tools that can keep pace with innovation. Molex supports OEMs in solving complex design challenges, accelerating development and bringing advanced products from concept to production.

Advanced High-Density Designs Engineered from the Component Level

Compact-device developers need an expert in custom micro-connectors that defy precedent. Molex engineering solutions push the boundaries of miniaturization, allowing devices to be smaller while maintaining robust electrical performance. From ultra-fine pitch custom electrical connectors to robust, high-density solutions, Molex offers innovative components that allow OEMs to create breakthrough designs.

Read the Making of Quad-Row
Man holding Molex Quad-Row interconnect to demonstrate it is the size of a grain of rice.

Deep Collaboration to Create Custom Electrical Connectors

Molex works side-by-side with OEMs to co-engineer solutions that meet the specific needs of each project. From early-stage prototypes to iterative samples, our teams provide rapid feedback cycles, ensuring product development stays on track. This close collaboration helps eliminate design rework and ensures that the final product performs reliably in real-world applications.

See Molex Collaboration in Action
Manufacturing of a custom connector.

Broad, Cross-Disciplinary Expertise

Complex device designs require holistic support across multiple engineering disciplines. Molex offers expertise spanning thermal management, signal integrity and advanced materials, ensuring that every interconnect performs reliably under the most demanding conditions. In addition, access to a global manufacturing network allows OEMs to scale from prototype to mass production with best practices in quality control, automated production techniques and supply chain efficiency.

Leverage Molex Engineering Expertise
Two engineers collaborating on a prototype.

Integrated Ecosystem Access

Modern products often integrate sensors, custom molding, power delivery and other subsystems in addition to connectors. Molex is a single resource for solving complex connectivity and system-level challenges, helping OEMs keep the product vision on track. Engineers can streamline development, reduce complexity and maintain high performance across every element of their device architecture.

Engineers at a table reviewing plans.

Advanced Connector Designs for Compact, High-Performance Devices

Innovative devices across consumer, automotive and medical sectors increasingly need more than what standard connectors can deliver in tight, complex designs. Custom connectivity solutions provide the precision, durability and adaptability engineers need to bring advanced products to market.

Mobile and wearable devices rely on custom connectors to achieve ultra-slim profiles and multifunction performance. Custom electrical connectors from Molex help enable these devices to deliver high performance while maintaining compact, efficient designs.  

Electrification and e-mobility require ruggedized interconnects designed to withstand vibration and environmental stress. Custom connectivity solutions built in collaboration with Molex help meet the specific challenges of electric vehicles, supporting long-lasting reliability and optimal performance under demanding conditions.

Medical devices demand miniaturized, high-reliability connectors for diagnostics and wearable health technology. Molex expertise helps ensure custom solutions meet the strictest safety standards for accurate, consistent operation in life-saving applications.

Networking and data center applications benefit from high-speed, high-reliability custom interconnects. Molex custom electrical connectors help maximize bandwidth in space-constrained environments, enabling data centers to meet growing performance demands while optimizing space.

Driving Innovation Through Connector Collaboration

Success in fast-moving markets depends on having the right resources to accelerate innovation, minimize risks and streamline production. See how Molex custom electrical connectors can help OEMs build faster and smarter from development to mass manufacturing.

Deliver Breakthrough Products Faster

Accelerate the product innovation cycle with rapid prototyping, iterative testing and high-performance connectors. Molex expertise helps OEMs bring ultra-compact, rugged and integrated designs to market more quickly, enabling engineering teams to stay ahead in fast-moving industries.

Reduce Risk and Development Costs

Early collaboration with connector experts minimizes design rework and reduces the likelihood of field failures. By leveraging proven solutions and predictive testing, teams can scale confidently from small production runs to millions of units without unexpected challenges.

Streamline Manufacturing and Supply Chain

Connectors designed for automated assembly and global manufacturing help reduce operational burdens. Locally based support and supply chain expertise ensure responsiveness to evolving requirements, making it easier for OEMs to maintain production efficiency and consistency.

Building Long-Term Innovation

Molex supports design teams in addressing current challenges while preparing for future upgrades. Access to the broad portfolio of technologies and resources at Molex helps enable manufacturers to innovate continuously.

Break Through Innovation with Molex Custom Electrical Connectors

Custom connectivity solutions from Molex provide OEMs with the capabilities and expertise needed to overcome complex design obstacles and accelerate innovation in their next-generation devices. By co-creating bespoke, high-performance interconnects and collaborating closely throughout development, Molex can help reduce risk, shorten time to market and ensure scalable manufacturing processes, helping enable engineers to confidently bring groundbreaking products to market.