In industrial robotics, doing more in the same space, keeping downtime to a minimum and ensuring the safety of human operators is paramount. Engineers look for ways to raise product quality and performance, address safety and communication protocols and optimize design footprints in space-constrained assembly lines.
The path to these improvements often intersects with the trends in connectivity solutions. Single-Pair Ethernet (SPE) technology, for instance, can double the data transfer rate in industrial settings while supplying consistent power quality. Other developments have resulted in ultra-rugged connectors for compact assemblies and sensors, protected against factory hazards while also miniaturized through advanced engineering and precision machining.
Molex is an industry leader in industrial connectivity and communication solutions. Our broad product line of industrial robot connectors enables smart manufacturing with the long-term reliability that ensures safety, space-saving designs that foster production-line flexibility and “plug and play” options that reduce downtime.
