May 12, 2017   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Molex Vision Center Showcases Connected Building and Workspace Concepts

Molex has announced the opening of the Molex Vision Center on the campus of its corporate headquarters. The Molex Vision Center represents a first initiative in the company’s plan to transform multiple buildings and spaces using connected enterprise concepts. Featuring a transformative workspace design, the Molex Vision Center showcases integrated digital technologies, including the Molex Transcend Network Connected Lighting System and a range of high-performance building materials, fixtures and finishes. As a Cisco Solution Technology Integrator and member of the Cisco Digital Building partner community, Molex equipped the building with a unique digital infrastructure that leverages Cisco network technology and Transcend gateways, sensors, cables and software.

“Many companies today are exploring with architects and designers ways to optimize workspaces, boost productivity and energize employees,” said Mike Picini, vice president, connected lighting, Molex. “By blending advanced digital infrastructure technologies with a synergistic space-optimizing design, the Molex Vision Center can serve as a model for creating a dynamic work environment using space, light and technology.”

Energy-Efficient Illumination

The digital infrastructure featured throughout the Molex Vision Center is an intelligent, low-voltage Power over Ethernet (PoE) solution that powers and controls LED lighting through the network to enable energy savings through sensor feedback. By adapting to mood, tasks and ambient lighting, the Transcend Network Connected Lighting System creates a personalized experience that supports higher productivity. A wide variety of LED luminaires used throughout the building are sourced from Transcend Alliance companies, a group dedicated to expanding and promoting the use of network-connected lighting.

LED luminaires in the main workspace of the building feature a bio-adaptive functionality that mimics natural daylight by gradually changing from cool temperature, high intensity in the morning to a warmer less intensive light later in the day. This functionality can be tuned to settings that add to the overall experience and satisfaction in the space. Subtle changes in lighting intensity provide a more natural environment designed to foster employee productivity and comfort. Sensors embedded in the lighting collect and feed data to a central host server to report and measure air quality, temperature, occupancy and real-time energy consumption for increased operational efficiency.

Dynamic Workspace Layout

Individual workspaces for all employees in the Molex Vision Center are reduced in size, when compared with traditional cubicles or offices, and each workspace accommodates a height-adjustable desk with the option to sit or stand while working. The workspace design yields 30% space savings to accommodate collaborative areas. Unlike traditional layouts, with managerial offices occupying coveted corner offices or other perimeter spots, collaborative work areas share window access. This kind of layout promotes scalable densification, while opening up prime areas for common use.

Collaborative areas interspersed throughout the building foster a sense of teamwork. In addition to individual work areas, each of seven different “huddle rooms” can comfortably accommodate multiple people working away from their desks. Each huddle room offers a unique setting, including café décor in one, soft seating in another, and a conference table and chairs in several for those preferring a more structured setting.

To accommodate larger group productivity, multiple conference rooms in the Vision Center feature wireless light switches, Wi-Fi and device charging stations, video and teleconferencing. A wireless presentation tool allows easy single-click sharing of laptop or mobile device content on a main screen.

High-Performance Building Products

Molex also sourced a range of high-performance building products from other subsidiary companies of its parent company, Koch Industries. For example: Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, supplied the moisture-resistant and sound-buffering wallboard. Georgia-Pacific Professional furnished connected dispensers, restroom fixtures, design finishes and consumables. Durable, stain-resistant Invista commercial-grade fibers are woven into the distinctive patterns in space-defining carpeted areas. At the entrance of the Molex Vision Center, a prominent eye-catching mural helps Molex employees connect to the history of the company.

About Molex:

Molex brings together innovation and technology to deliver electronic solutions to customers worldwide. With a presence in more than 40 countries, Molex offers a full suite of solutions and services for many markets, including data communications, consumer electronics, medical, industrial, automotive, and commercial vehicle. For more information, please visit www.molex.com.

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