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Enabling Next-Generation Innovation

Connectivity solutions that support demanding requirements for power, reliability, high-speed data, shrinking form factors and rugged performance are critical enablers for next-generation innovation across a variety of industries and applications — from data centers to automotive and MedTech. Rapidly changing industry landscapes present unique challenges for ongoing advancements in connectivity and the impacts on user experience. Only deep expertise and experience satisfy the requirements.  

The Molex 2024 Robotics Report: How Robotics Will Empower Human Potential

Discover how robotic systems are evolving beyond automation to become collaborative partners in industries worldwide. Our new robotics report explores how advances in AI, machine learning and sensor technology are transforming robots from task-specific tools into versatile systems that enhance productivity, safety and human potential.

Enabling Next-Generation Innovation


Next-generation technologies and innovations are rapidly evolving across virtually every industry. While they bring advanced features and functionality to enterprises and consumers alike, they also present new challenges for connectivity.

Data centers need to support greater bandwidth, higher speeds and lower latencies without sacrificing signal integrity, scalability or reliability. Vehicles will need to be more connected and more efficient than ever, requiring automakers to address growing system complexity along with battery and charging efficiency for electric vehicles. Medical devices will need to incorporate new levels of miniaturization, sensory input and data capabilities to improve patients’ lives. Lastly, next-gen innovation must deliver the best possible consumer experience with emphasis on comfort, ease of use and personalization.

Molex is at the forefront of enabling next-generation innovation, collaborating with customers across a variety of industries to provide advanced interconnect solutions that help solve complex connectivity challenges.

The Voices Leading Molex Innovation

Successful innovation starts with a problem. At Molex, we work to anticipate technology needs before they become our customers’ biggest challenges — bringing solutions to market more quickly. Hear our experts discuss how customer collaboration, engineering expertise and experience fuel next-generation innovation.

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Data Center and High-Performance Computing Innovation


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In-Depth Report of Thermal Management Solutions for I/O Modules

Thermal management in data centers has always been challenging. But now, advanced applications such as AI and machine learning are taking high data processing demands to the next level – and legacy cooling solutions may no longer be enough. Examine the drawbacks of established thermal management systems and explore new innovations on the horizon.

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Thermal Management for High-Power Pluggable Optical Modules

Thermal management plays a pivotal role in enhancing the reliability and efficiency of high-power pluggable optical modules. Advancements in data center technologies and applications are rapidly increasing power consumption of these modules, and designers face the critical task of finding effective and scalable cooling solutions.

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Design Considerations for 224G System Architecture

224G technology presents significant opportunities for advancing hyperscale data centers with impressive data transmission speeds to support demanding applications. Get expert insights for conquering design challenges and building robust, reliable 224G-based systems.

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High-Performance Computing

As data centers strive to keep pace with the increasing demands of enterprise data processing and artificial intelligence, Molex is at the forefront of next-generation high-performance computing with innovative modular hardware solutions.  

Server and Storage Solutions

Embracing ever-increasing data rates, reliability and flexibility, Molex helps solve complex data center challenges by collaborating early in the design process, delivering unparalleled engineering expertise and providing innovative high speed interconnect solutions. 


Automotive Innovation


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Rewiring the Road: Unlocking the Power of 48V

As electrification accelerates, 48V systems have emerged as the key enabler for high-performance features like electric turbocharging, advanced infotainment and ultra-precise ADAS. This shift promises to boost both power efficiency and vehicle performance across the board but the jump from 12V to 48V brings its own set of challenges in design, standardization and cost management. Will 48V become the new standard in automotive power systems?

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The Shift Toward 48V: Enhancing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems for Safer, More Responsive Vehicles

48V technology offers a more efficient power solution for ADAS, enabling enhanced safety features in vehicles. Molex’s connector innovations are designed to meet the technical requirements of these systems.

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Breaking Boundaries: Uniting Ruggedization and Miniaturization in Connector Design

As demand grows for more advanced automotive electronic features, so does the need for smaller, more durable components. Learn how the convergence of ruggedized and miniaturized connectors is transforming the automotive industry — and many others. 

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Next-Gen Vehicles Rely on Miniaturization

Automotive manufacturers are up against a major problem: dwindling space in feature-rich vehicles. Discover how rugged miniaturized connectors meet the performance and spatial needs for demanding vehicle applications.

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Zonal Architecture vs. Domain Architecture

Emerging vehicle functionality is pushing traditional domain architecture to its limit. Discover why automakers are migrating from domain to zonal architecture to support the functionality of tomorrow’s vehicles.

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Solving Two Key Design Challenges for EV Charging

Continued growth in electric vehicles (EV) is putting pressure on charging infrastructure. Discover the design challenges that are most critical to address to achieve high-power, high-quality charging.

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Electric Vehicles

As demand for more efficient vehicles soars, Molex helps automakers address some of these challenges with an innovative, versatile range of connectors tailored specifically for the complexity of EV systems.

Automotive Miniaturization

With an increasing array of electronics competing for space inside already-dense vehicle architectures, Molex provides automotive engineers with an innovative portfolio of next-generation miniaturized solutions.

    


  

Medical Device Innovation


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Robotics in Healthcare: Transforming Patient-Centered Care

In The Molex 2024 Robotics Report: How Robotics Will Empower Human Potential, we take a deep dive into the rising impact of robotics across industries. Within the healthcare sector, we analyze the current and potential roles of robots in healthcare, from enhancing surgical precision to enabling proactive patient monitoring. 

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Consumerization of Healthcare: A New Landscape for Medical Device Design

Healthcare consumerization has opened a new world of access and convenience for patients and set medical technology (MedTech) manufacturers on a new and unfamiliar journey. What innovation strategies can MedTech designers employ to meet consumer demands safely and effectively?   

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Molex Helps Innovative Device Reach the Assembly Line

The road from idea to manufacturing can be long and winding, especially in the medical device industry. Molex engineering teams supported the design and development of an innovative patient monitoring device to accelerate time to market for a cost-effective, high-quality solution.

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Robotic Surgery

As robotic systems redefine surgery by delivering superior patient outcomes, Molex provides medical device engineers the high-speed, miniaturized connectors and cable assemblies that empower designers to push the boundaries of surgical innovation.

External Cardiac Defibrillators

Life-saving Automated External Defibrillators (AED) demand complex connectivity solutions for consistently reliable and safe operation. Molex brings extensive engineering expertise and innovative solutions to address complex design and realization challenges when it matters most.


  

Consumer Experience Innovation


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The Future of Connected Homes

The Molex 2024 Robotics Report: How Robotics Will Empower Human Potential, discusses how future robotics applications are poised to affect a broad spectrum of industries. In the connected home, we delve into how robots, powered by AI and sensor technology, will enhance our daily lives by seamlessly integrating with smart home systems and adapting to our individual needs.

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Building the Next Generation of Home Robots: Crafting Intelligent, Integrated and Power-Optimized Systems

As home robots advance, the focus shifts to compact designs, efficient power management and seamless connectivity to create truly integrated smart home experiences. Uncover how Molex is enabling the next generation of intelligent, adaptable robots that enhance everyday life through advanced connectivity and power solutions.

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Streamlining Consumer Device Charging: The Power of USB-C

USB-C enables rapid charging and data transfer while maintaining high performance in everyday consumer devices. Molex’s advanced USB-C connectors are built to deliver reliable power and seamless integration in today’s most demanding environments.

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FPCs and FFCs Drive Miniaturization Forward

What innovations are breaking new ground to enable smaller, more adaptable electronic devices? Learn how flexible printed circuits (FPCs) and flat flexible cables (FFCs) are advancing designs in wearables, smartphones and more.

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Breakthroughs in VR Headsets Enabled by Miniaturization

Widespread adoption of AR and VR devices continues to be slow to ramp — so what’s preventing these devices from reaching the popularity of other consumer wearables? Miniaturized connectivity solutions can spur adoption with new levels of comfort and capability.

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Designing the Future of Home Appliance User Interfaces

Intuitive user interfaces (UIs) are transforming home appliances, making them more convenient and user-friendly. Discover trends in UI design, from touchscreens to voice control, and learn how Molex helps create solutions for connected appliances.

Home Appliances

With the ever-rising demand for smart, safe and reliable home appliances, design engineers rely on Molex’s engineering expertise, customer collaboration and global supply chain to bring innovative new products to market ahead of consumer expectations.

Wearable Technology

As one of the most inventive product areas, wearable technology is creating new ways consumers enhance convenience, improve lifestyles and monitor healthcare.  Molex delivers the expertise needed to help the world’s leading technology companies realize next-generation innovations that attract new customers.