Mouser and Molex Join Forces to Build Digital Industrial Internet of Things Think Tank

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the leading global distributor of electronic components focused on introducing new products that drive industry innovation, and Molex, a leading global manufacturer of electronic solutions, have teamed up to create a new resource website for design engineers focused on the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).

       It is very challenging for engineers to design ultra-low power manufacturing systems for the Industrial Internet of Things that have both connectivity and security. The IIoT resource website jointly created by Mouser and Molex provides a series of Molex innovative products, technical information, etc. to help engineers design future-oriented IIoT applications.

       To keep up with the rapid pace of industrial automation, manufacturers need to actively change and develop customized solutions that can fully utilize the flexibility and efficiency of IIoT. The IIoT Resource website provides articles, blog posts, application briefs and e-books, all written by Mouser and Molex industry experts, covering some of the most important topics in industrial automation, including digital twins, deep learning and neural networks. The first article on the website focuses on Molex Industrial Automation Solutions (IAS) 4.0, and there are also a large number of videos and product information.

       Mouser stocks a wide variety of Molex products, many of which are ideal for IIoT applications. The Molex Brad Ultra-Lock connection system offers better performance and reliability than traditional threaded connectors, improving production efficiency and cost-effectiveness through patented push-to-lock technology. Molex Contrinex inductive and photoelectric sensors are rugged, full-featured sensors with integrated IO-Link, large sensing ranges, and compact housings. Molex passive RFID tags are rugged, IP67 and IP68 rated, withstand extreme temperatures, vibrations, and harsh environments, and are available in frequency options that meet a variety of global standards. The Molex Micro-Lock 1.25 mm pitch wire-to-board connection system is an ultra-compact wire-to-board "potted" connector that uses 3 mm high (single row) and 6 mm high (dual row) potting materials to protect the contact and latch areas in applications where environmental protection is required. Available in a variety of pitches from 0.2 mm to 1.0 mm, Easy-On FFC/FPC Connectors provide reliable connections while saving space, weight and cost.