NEW ALBANY, IN, Sep 15, 2025 – Data centers and high-performance systems depend on stable interconnect supply – Samtec and Molex are collaborating to strengthen it. The companies have signed a license agreement naming Molex as a second source for the Samtec Si-Fly HD product family. The deal will increase product availability and supply flexibility for applications that require high signal integrity and density. The Si-Fly HD line supports data rates used in modern networking, communications, and computing systems. Under the agreement, Molex will manufacture and distribute the interconnects globally, with both companies providing engineering and technical support.
“Collaborating with Molex as a second source for Si-Fly HD demonstrates our commitment to providing customers with reliable worldwide supply and exceptional technical support,” said Brian Vicich, CTO of Samtec. “Molex’s manufacturing capabilities, deep engineering expertise, and global reach make them an ideal resource to extend the availability of this high-performance interconnect family.”
The agreement brings industry leaders into alignment on interconnect solutions for data centers, high-performance computing, and AI/ML workloads. The goal is to ensure consistent performance and compatibility across these environments. Customers can expect Molex’s Si-Fly HD products to match Samtec-based systems in quality, form, fit, and function. This parity should allow the products to integrate reducing risk during deployment and scaling.
“Working together strengthens our commitment to providing customers with greater optionality and supply flexibility, while expanding our product portfolio,” said Jairo Guerrero, vice president & general manager, copper solutions, Molex. “By combining our technical expertise with Samtec’s innovative technology, we’re ensuring customers have seamless access to high-performance interconnect solutions that support their evolving design and supply chain needs.”
Source: Molex
About Samtec
Samtec, founded in 1976 and based in New Albany, IN, designs and manufactures electronic interconnect solutions, including connectors, cables, optics, RF systems, micro and rugged interconnects, and stacking systems. It serves industries such as telecommunications, data centers, aerospace, medical, industrial, and computing. The company has more than 7,500 employees and over 25,000 customers worldwide, operating 14 manufacturing plants along with design and sales locations across the globe.
About Molex
Molex, founded in 1938 and headquartered in Lisle, IL, is a global manufacturer of electronic, electrical, and fiber optic interconnect solutions. The company offers a portfolio of over 100,000 products, including connectors, cable assemblies, switches, and integrated systems. Its solutions support industries such as automotive, aerospace and defense, data centers, cloud computing, telecommunications, transportation, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and healthcare. Molex is known for developing the Molex connector, used in computing hardware. Since being acquired by Koch Industries in 2013, the company has expanded its operations to 72 manufacturing facilities across 18 countries, employing around 42,000 people. As of 2025, Molex reports an annual revenue of approximately $6B. The company allocates about 5% of its annual revenue to research and development, focusing on technologies related to high-speed data transmission, miniaturization, advanced connectivity, and Industry 4.0 applications.