Molex has announced that it will showcase its comprehensive selection of Brad Network Interface Cards at the Industrial Automation North America show at Chicago’s McCormick Place, September 10-15, Booth E-4301. The Brad PC-based NICS offer intelligent and cost-effective communication solutions used to connect various computer bus formats, including PCI Express, PCI, PC/104, USB and VME, directly to industrial networks.

Molex and other Optical Internetworking Forum members will join in showcasing 100Gb/s interconnect speeds at the OIF interoperability live demonstrations during the ECOC 2012 Exhibition being held September 17-19 at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. ECOC Exhibition is the largest European optical communications event for professionals in the fibre optic technology industry.

Molex is pleased to be participating at the 2012 Industrial Automation North America Global Automation & Manufacturing Summit, which takes place September 10th -15th at McCormick Place, Chicago, IL. The week long event offers a strategic look at issues vital to the success of manufacturing operations worldwide. The Molex booth (E4301) will showcase Brad Automation solutions for communications, connectivity and power.

Molex unveils the robust Brad Micro-Change M12 Cat6A connector system designed for vision systems and other high-speed data transfer applications in harsh environments. Conforming to TIA and ISO/IEC Cat 6A specifications for high-speed Ethernet signal integrity up to 10Gbps, the high-pin-density Micro-Change connector system features an innovative x-coding cross-shielding design (conforms to IEC 61076-2-109) for superior performance and transmiss...

Molex has today proudly revealed that it has won a 2011 Supplier of the Year Award from Continental in the Plastic-Mechatronics & Connectors category. The award for Molex was presented by the Head of Global Cluster Management Electromechanics, Mr Epe during Continental’s recent supplier day in Berlin, which was attended by 116 of its strategic suppliers.

Molex has announced the introduction of the Brad Ultra-Lock (M12) EX Connection System, providing process automation installers a safe, quick connection interface for instrumentation and control devices in potentially explosive and hazardous areas. As with other Brad Ultra-Lock connectors, the Ultra-Lock (M12) EX features patented push-to-lock technology, providing a simple and secure operator-independent connection.

As a design engineer working on automotive powertrains, you need to know the components you're specifying are going to stand up to the tough environments these vehicles face every day.

Molex has today announced the release of a new line of through-hole Micro-Lock single row connectors for wire-to-board applications in data/com, telecommunications, networking equipment and consumer electronics, including gaming devices and LCD and PDP flat panel displays. The Micro-Lock positive-lock 2.00 mm pitch connectors feature a low mated profile of 6.00 mm and a ‘crash-free’ design to prevent damage to header pins during connector mat...

Molex Incorporated announced today the availability of the Mini50 Unsealed Connector System, a new miniaturised unsealed, wire-to-board system validated to automotive standards. The new package achieves a 50% space savings over traditional industry standard 0.64mm connectors and is ideal for automotive and commercial vehicle applications where space is limited such as lighting, radios, navigation systems, HVAC systems and cameras. The connectors ...

Molex has partnered with a multinational manufacturer of major appliances to develop capacitive touchpad panels for two high-end Class-A energy saving washing machines. Molex capacitive switches and panels use capacitive-field-sensing technology to enable user interfaces with no moving parts in a range of medical, industrial, consumer and home appliance product applications.

The Brad Micro-Change (M12) Connectors are designed to withstand harsh industrial and weather environments and their superior quality assures a very reliable connection for control elements in automated equipment. These high-quality connectors allow fast and simple replacement of 12 to 18mm sensors, encoders, switches and other input and output devices in industrial machinery. Available in 2- through 5-, 8- and 12-pole IEC compliant configuration...

Molex Incorporated has ramped up engineering and production to bring custom LED circuit assemblies into a broader range of electronic products – from appliances and computers to automotive and consumer electronics. Molex LED solutions on printed circuit board (PCB) substrates are designed to meet high volume manufacturing requirements in automotive, consumer, medical, military/aerospace, telecommunications, transportation and industrial equ...

Molex has announced an extended range of customization, modification and extension capabilities on variations of its Mini-Fit product offerings and KK system of “building block” connectors for small pitch, high current, high density applications.

Temp-Flex, a subsidiary of Molex, announced today the availability of microwave coaxial cables designed for high-bandwidth applications using proprietary processes. Temp-Flex low loss and ultra-low loss cables deliver faster speed and electrical performance in military and aerospace, defense, automatic test equipment and medical applications.

Radiall and Molex are pleased to announce that they will be continuing their collaboration and expansion of their cost-effective SMP-MAX series with new symmetrical adapters and RF coaxial interconnect solutions for module-to-module, board-to-board and panel-to-panel telecom applications. As a second source, Molex is designing, manufacturing and marketing these connectors for global customers.

Molex have released the Precision 2.4mm Compression-Mount Test Connectors, the industry’s only high-speed vertical PCB launch configuration operating to 50 GHz. The unique vertical PCB launch configuration gives the Precision 2.4 mm Compression-Mount Test Connectors key advantages over more traditional end-launch connectors.

Molex Incorporated today launched the FAKRA II SMB connectors, offering enhancements to the original high-performance FAKRA connector. Meeting both American and German FAKRA automotive standards, the improved connectors offer a 360º rotation for easy routing inside the automobile and a secondary plug locking latch for increased reliability.

Molex Incorporated announces that its specialty fibre subsidiary, Polymicro Technologies, has achieved ISO 13485:2003 certification for its Phoenix, AZ location. The facility includes optical fibre drawing, precision laser machining, high-power laser assemblies and an environmentally controlled Class 7 low bio-burden room.

As a co-sponsor of the MOUSER IndyCar program, Molex is proud to congratulate Tony Kanaan on his fantastic third-place finish at the Indianapolis 500. Kanaan raced in the No. 11 MOUSER ELECTRONICS/GEICO/KV Racing Technology Chevrolet/Firestone IndyCar.

Molex Incorporated introduces the Sealed Rectangular Connector System, the next generation SRC system offers a rugged, sealed wire-to-panel and wire-to-wire hybrid connection system. SRC is designed for high-circuit-count applications in harsh environments such as those found in agricultural machinery, construction and mining equipment.