A network of electronic control units (ECUs) can now assist in performing necessary vehicle functions such as braking, steering and throttle control. In today’s automotive market, electronic devices increasingly represent most of the vehicle’s value.
With the increasing number of electrical and electronic functions in modern vehicles, wiring harnesses that transmit power and signals between actuators, sensors, and ECUs are receiving increasing attention. ADAS and autonomous driving systems are especially demanding on wiring harnesses because they need to use external sensors to sense the environment the vehicle is in, such as approaching objects or speed limit signs.
In addition, the increasing demand for highly automated and electric propulsion vehicles directly translates into continued growth in the wiring harness manufacturing industry.