Along with the development of the industry comes a series of new challenges and pressures. In order to support more electrical and electronic systems, some of which are very delicate, wiring harnesses have become incredibly complex. Manufacturers must also consider all possible vehicle configurations, which can easily run into the tens of millions. While manufacturing these complex systems, companies must also meet very tight schedules, stringent quality requirements, and minimize the cost and weight of wiring harnesses.
current challenges
Common engineering and manufacturing methods across the industry have been in use for decades and are showing their limitations in the new era. Wire harness manufacturing remains a typically labor-intensive process. Currently, approximately 85% of wiring harness manufacturing operations are performed manually.