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Improving Lives

The future is rich for technology to make the world a better, safer place. From minimizing traffic collisions to increasing crop yields and easing medical treatments, every facet of life is benefiting from advancements in connectivity. Learn how advanced innovation and technology is emerging in new ways to improve lives. 

Overview


Throughout history, humanity has responded to challenges through technological innovation. Oceans were bridged first by boat, then by cable and now wireless transmission: each providing a safer, faster, more reliable means of communication. Cars adopted seatbelts, airbags and now highly intelligent sensing solutions to protect occupants while also providing a more pleasant driving experience. Medical treatments are becoming less invasive, minimizing risk to patient and practitioner. And farms, factories, warehouses and data centers are reacting to real-time data to improve productivity and system uptime: improving intended outcomes. 

Technology that improves lives is emerging everywhere, but each faces its own unique set of challenges from size to manufacturability and functionality. At Molex, we’ve combined our industry-leading engineering expertise with artificial intelligence and machine learning to bring such tools as predictive engineering into the design, manufacturing, and supply chain processes. Together with our customers, we’re working together to improve lives. 

What’s next?  


Blog

The Consumerization of Healthcare: A New Landscape for Medical Device Design 

Healthcare consumerization has opened a new world of access and convenience for patients, but how are medtech designers meeting demand safely and effectively?  

Diagnostic Wearables: The Future of Medical Monitoring Co-sponsored by Molex + Avnet

Diagnostic wearable devices enable individuals and medical providers alike to track and understand health status by providing real-time data. But ease of use, affordability and wide market availability will make or break the success of today’s wearables. Molex and Avnet surveyed 600+ design engineering stakeholders in the diagnostic wearables space to find out the biggest market drivers, trends and barriers impacting the development and progress of this transformative technology.

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The Road to Connected Healthcare

Better, faster and more accessible healthcare will mean healthier people, longer lives and a safer world. Advancements in connectivity technologies have bridged the gap between patient and provider, enabling both diagnostics and treatments to be more data-driven, less invasive and more portable. Learn how diagnostic and drug delivery wearables are shaping the future of medical care. 

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Comfort Beyond Weight Reduction Three Breakthroughs in VR Headsets Enabled by Miniaturization

Early iterations of Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) devices set the stage for a future of immersive experiences from the comfort of home — a vision that was only amplified with the rise of remote interactions sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent emergence of the metaverse. Yet much like the concept of the metaverse itself, the widespread adoption of AR and VR devices has faced significant hurdles. What’s preventing AR/VR devices from reaching the popularity of other wearables for consumers?  

Big Auto Safety Improvements from Small Sensors

Advancements in automotive safety didn’t stop at the seatbelt and airbag. Now, vision sensors, microphones and an evolving network of Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technologies are making smarter, more responsive and safer vehicles – protecting the lives of drivers, passengers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. What’s next in automotive sensing?

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Case Study

Exact Sciences and Phillips-Medisize, a Molex Company, Collaborate to Fight Colorectal Cancer 

Game-changing product, transparent teamwork and world-class manufacturing have amplified patient screenings for early cancer detection. Learn how Phillips-Medisize helped Exact Sciences enable more than six million Americans to test for colorectal cancer at home with innovative kit design and manufacturing.

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“Exact Sciences is going to continue innovating solutions for patients along the cancer journey, from early detection to late-stage treatment decisions […] Phillips-Medisize’s focus on innovation and quality, along with the great relationship that we’ve developed over time, is key to our success in building out those solutions.”
Mindy Bennett
Senior Director, Supply Chain & Logistics
Exact Sciences

Miniaturizing the Latest Consumer Devices

Manufacturers of mobile devices – from smartphones to watches – are in a constant race towards smaller, faster and smarter devices. As functionality increases, so does the need for innovation for competitive differentiation. Learn how Molex enabled a leading smartwatch manufacturer to accommodate new functionality through innovation in miniaturization. 

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Powering Smart Agriculture to Improve Food Security

Technological advancements in the agricultural sector have been vital to the betterment of society throughout history. Just as innovations like the triangular plough fed city workers during the Industrial Revolution, new smart farming technologies utilizing innovative RF solutions are making significant leaps in improving food security today. Learn how technology is increasing crop yield, guiding autonomous vehicles, and influencing decision making with real-time data. 

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Navigating the Future with Engineering Expertise

Engineers work to drive tomorrow’s life-changing innovation, advancing technology to make cutting-edge capabilities a reality. To ensure we drive continued advancement in the interconnect space, Molex constantly strengthens our engineering prowess and expertise at all levels. Our engineers are encouraged to approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset and collaborate with each other and with customers to leverage combined experiences and viewpoints. The result? A seamless experience for the customer and groundbreaking products that improve lives.

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