Molex opens new research center

LISLE - Molex recently opened a new research and development facility in Bridgewater, N.J., representing a significant investment by the company in the future of optical wavelength solutions for telecommunications networks.

The state-of-the-art Molex facility features eco-friendly clean rooms and extensive capabilities for designing and prototype manufacturing of optical solutions for the rapidly emerging segment of metro and long-haul telecommunications networks.

In 2018, Molex acquired the business of New Jersey-based Nistica, which had a long entrepreneurial history within the New Jersey ecosystem.

"Molex is excited to mark our Bridgewater facility grand opening to recognize the outstanding work of our talented employees in this important region, to establish a center of excellence for Wavelength Selective Switches and to advance the development of other innovative applications of optical technology to create value for our customers and society," said Doug Busch, Molex vice president and general manager.