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Engineering Expertise

Turning an idea into reality involves many factors: feasibility, functionality, cost, efficiency, quality and safety. All these components must dovetail to create a product that delivers a tangible improvement over the current solution. The crucial element in navigating these challenges and bringing innovation to life is outstanding engineering expertise.

Overview


The technological explosion of AI, the growing significance of the aerospace and defense industries and the rapid rise of technology in the automotive sector are just a few factors driving the increasing value of engineering expertise in the evolving digital world. With rapid advancements in these markets as well as appliances, MedTech, industrial and telecommunications, complex design challenges are increasing at a breakneck pace, requiring practical solutions to keep up with growth.

Successful new product development demands engineering knowledge at every stage from design to testing, manufacturing and delivery. Equally important is specialization. Teams consist of skilled engineers with concentrations in areas such as electrical, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, software, quality, test and validation, functional safety and more.  To meet these demands, a modern engineering department must be equipped with cutting-edge predictive tools to streamline prototyping, as well as state-of-the-art test facilities to ensure long-term product reliability, reduce risk and provide global support. 

Explore how the Molex team is putting these principles into practice by collaborating with customers in vital areas such as designs for excellence and reliability, while adopting the latest digital engineering techniques to maintain a leadership position in this dynamic environment.

Designing for Excellence

Aerospace and defense connectors must reliably operate in the most extreme environments. Engineers face the challenge of designing electrical and mechanical connections that deliver a zero-failure rate without compromising longevity. Various design factors impact how connectors perform and endure when operating in the field. Rigorous research, development and testing result in innovative solutions that meet these exacting standards.  Explore how engineering expertise is applied to develop products that perform flawlessly in the most challenging environments.

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Embracing Digital Engineering

Today’s engineers have more tools at their fingertips than ever before. At Molex, we’re harnessing predictive engineering to help customers bring products to the market quickly, reliably and cost-effectively. By creating prototypes and processes in a digital environment before any physical parts are produced, the whole production process is streamlined, more predictable, and more collaborative — from design to manufacturing.

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Designing for Reliability

New architectures and innovations, such as electrification and autonomous driving, are transforming the automotive industry. As a result, new components and a shift in failure modes are being introduced, altering the design landscape. To keep pace with these changes, updated testing methods are necessary for proper validation.  Automotive engineers must take all of this into account while relying on an accepted set of standards, including ISO, SAE, USCAR and IEC, as barometers for determining product performance.  Building on these evolving validation requirements, engineers are adopting advanced testing and data-driven approaches to help predict connector reliability in automotive applications.

Discover how engineers are using improved testing and validation methods to adapt to the shift in automotive technology,

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Engineering Industry Expertise


Engineering may seem like a fixed set of principles and skills, but true innovation requires much more. Industry expertise, manufacturing excellence and close collaboration are essential components in bringing winning products to life. Positioned at the center of a wide range of markets, Molex connector solutions draw on a global team of industry experts and manufacturing leaders who work together to transform innovative concepts into tangible realities.


Supporting a Global, Connected World

In an increasingly digital world, the value of proximity remains essential. Thriving in today’s highly competitive, fast-paced global economy requires hands-on engineering expertise with the ability to discuss concepts or troubleshoot problems precisely where and when they are needed. A global presence combined with local experts allows Molex to provide timely support, resolve issues efficiently and deliver exceptional customer experiences. This approach ensures that innovation and problem-solving happen where they matter most—at a customer’s facility.

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Bringing Engineering to Life

Engineering is ultimately judged by the results: development of an end product that supports demanding go-to-market goals. To achieve this, engineering expertise must flow seamlessly throughout the entire product development process, combined with manufacturing excellence, bringing all aspects together. Each Molex global facility uses the same set of standardized operating instructions and is equipped with purpose-built machinery to ensure consistency, efficiency and quality in every finished product.

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Case Studies

Building on a foundation of engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence, case studies offer concrete examples of how these disciplines have been successfully applied across diverse projects. These real-world examples highlight the obstacles, methods used to address them and resulting outcomes, illustrating how quality processes and teamwork are essential to the development of consistent, high-quality products. Explore case studies from several key industries to learn how collaboration helps companies solve complex challenges, innovate faster and accelerate time-to-market.

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Making Innovation Possible

Engineers fuel innovation to help customers disrupt the status quo.

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Focusing on Quality

Quality starts with engineering expertise. 

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Enhancing Customer Relationships

Engineering teams have a customer-centric approach driving innovation and excellence.

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Investing in Engineering Teams

Talent development opportunities create a pipeline of quality engineers.

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