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Driving the Future

From the vehicle to the datacenter and beyond, connectivity is at the center of it all. And innovations in connectivity bring the driverless vehicle, miniaturized devices and the digital supply chain to life. But with so much change, how can manufacturers keep up with emerging trends like Vehicle-to-Everything  communication, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ever-increasing consumer demand for Internet of Things functionality? Let Molex help you drive the future with insight on what’s next in connectivity.

Overview


Consumers and professionals alike are driving the need for innovation. Whether it’s for safer driving experiences or more streamlined manufacturing processes, advancements in connectivity realize the vision of a connected world. Today’s vehicles are data centers on wheels, incorporating the latest in software, connectivity, cloud and edge computing capabilities to create awareness of the world around them. Consumer devices must simultaneously become smaller and more functional, challenging product designers to balance size and performance. Data centers are rapidly evolving to stay ahead of the expectation that everything must interface with the cloud while preparing for new demands from AI. Meanwhile, medical devices are creating less-invasive means for testing, proactively monitoring health, and actually treating patients in many cases.

Companies like Molex are taking all of these advancements in connectivity and applying them to the workplace. Digital transformation enables us to put our customers first by becoming a more agile and collaborative company, expediting customers’ time-to-market requirements without sacrificing performance, reliability or innovation.  

How are you driving the future? 


The Data Center on Wheels

We asked over 500 key industry players about what it takes to build and deliver the next generation of vehicle architecture. The results are clear: new functionality is not a matter of “if,” but “when.” From design requirements to expected challenges, the data center on wheels demands attention from manufacturers and suppliers alike. 

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The C.A.S.E. for the Reimagined Future

There’s more to the vehicle of tomorrow than just being a data enter on wheels. Connectivity, Autonomy, Shared, and Electrification – or C.A.S.E. – are the themes of today. But how will they also shape what’s to come?

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Connecting People to Value through Digital Transformation

Amazon has set a new standard for service in the BtoC space. And it’s putting pressure on businesses of every shape and size to do the same. And Molex is no exception.  By investing in a digital transformation that provides customers with faster time-to-market, improved product development capabilities and unmatched quality – Molex is investing in our own digital transformation to support the customer experience expectations of our customers. Here’s how we’ve kept the customer experience at the forefront of what we do for more than 80 years.

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Case Study

Molex and Masonite unlock innovations in connectivity and power technology to bring the first ever smart door to market.

Crossing the threshold into transformative smart home technology requires boundless ingenuity, especially when adding intelligence and connectivity. Perhaps that’s why Masonite M-Pwr™ Smart Doors are so impressive. As the first of their kind smart doors, these residential exterior doors offer homeowners the best of all worlds: fully integrated power, LED welcome lighting, emergency battery backup, a video doorbell, a smart lock and a door state sensor, so you can always stay connected wherever you are.

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“We needed a flexible and willing collaborator to help us grow in this new area,” recalls Bodurka. “We needed to find a company that would work with us throughout the development process — from initial concepts to full-scale production. It also was crucial to find an organization that shared our innovative spirit.”
Alex Bodurka
Engineering Lead
Masonite

Additional Resources


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Innovation Fueled by Real-Time Data

AI, AR/VR, digital twins, sensors and machine learning are emerging at an unprecedented rate and reinventing the entire product lifecycle, from design to production, delivery and customer experience. Connected, real-time data is turning the future into reality, but it comes with unique challenges.

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Power and Data Matter

In a recent Molex survey, an overwhelming number of respondents agreed that all new cars will be either fully electric or hybrid and contain some degree of autonomous functionality by 2030. What does this mean for automotive manufacturers as they’re forced to adapt to these power and high-speed data requirements?

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