Case Study: Masonite brings award-winning smart doors to market with Molex connectivity and power solutions

Masonite launches award-winning smart doors with Molex, powered for up to 24 hours

Masonite, a leading global door manufacturer, faced the challenge of developing the first fully integrated residential smart door. They needed to eliminate the reliance on batteries for features like lighting, doorbells, and locks while embedding multiple smart technologies directly into the door system. To achieve this, Masonite collaborated with the vendor Molex to access the necessary expertise and components for this innovative product.

Molex provided a comprehensive solution, acting as a one-stop-shop for wiring harnesses, connectors, and power controls. Their flexible collaboration included crucial engineering support, such as helping to safely route power within the door and working with safety certification bodies. This partnership, which progressed efficiently despite pandemic-related supply chain issues, enabled the successful launch of the award-winning M-Pwr Smart Doors at CES 2022, bringing a first-of-its-kind product to market and reinforcing both companies' commitment to innovation.

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