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Wire Harness Assembly: Business Outlook

Harness assemblers took a hit in 2020, but the economic forecast for 2021 looks better.

April 20, 2021

With the possible exception of medical device manufacturing, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted manufacturing in every industry last year. Wire harness manufacturing was no exception. With both automotive and aerospace manufacturing depressed, harness assemblers struggled.

Training for Wire Harness Assembly

WHMA and IPC have developed a new training program for workers who are new to wire harness assembly.

John Sprovieri

April 16, 2021

One of the biggest challenges in manufacturing today is obtaining and retaining skilled labor. Wire harness manufacturing is no exception. In fact, one online job board listed more than 900 openings for wire harness assemblers in March.

IPC Prepares New Standard for EV Interconnect Assembly

Austin Weber

March 1, 2021

Because of growing interest in electric vehicles, robust standards will be needed to address high-voltage cables and wiring harnesses.

IPC Prepares New Standard for EV Interconnect Assembly

Austin Weber

February 3, 2021

IPC-9791: Electric Mobility Cable and Interconnects—Visual Acceptability and Process Requirements is a new standard being developed for electric vehicle wiring harnesses, cables and interconnects.

What’s New With Cut, Strip and Crimp Machines

These fully automated machines simultaneously process the ends of one or more different wires to optimize productivity

Jim Camillo

January 13, 2021

Component uniformity and product quality often go hand in hand. Knowing this, manufacturers do all they can to find the right equipment that ensures such uniformity batch after batch, day after day.

Reliable Bonding for Autonomous Driving

Ultrasonic welding is a fast, reliable method for attaching connectors to cables used in self-driving cars

Christian Huber

January 12, 2021

For a long time, autonomous driving seemed like science fiction. Now, it is increasingly becoming a reality. In the next 10 years, driving as we know it will undergo greater changes than in the last 30 years.

Harness Design at Nordex

Software aids design and assembly of control cabinets and wire harnesses for wind turbines

John Sprovieri

October 16, 2020

Can the length of a wire harness routed in a wind turbine tower 394 feet tall and connected to a control cabinet in a nacelle be precisely determined by a computer? Yes, it can.

The Ergonomics of Wire Harness Assembly

Manual tasks pose numerous risks to assemblers

Austin Weber

October 15, 2020

When it comes to assembling wire harnesses, humans still do it better than automation. That's why wire processing remains a largely manual process. However, it also poses a number of ergonomic issues and concerns, including the risk of back, finger, neck, shoulder and wrist injuries.

Ultrasonic Welding of Wire to Metal

Manufacturers have multiple technology options for ultrasonically welding wire to small metal parts

Jim Camillo

October 14, 2020

One of the main goals of an artist is to help others see things in a different light and use them in a new way. Manufacturers often provide a similar benefit to their equipment suppliers.

Wire Harness Manufacturers Get Help Through MEP

John Sprovieri

July 23, 2020

Located in Portland, OR, AmFor Electronics Inc. has been manufacturing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electrical panels and electromechanical assemblies since 1961. Its products can be found in cars, trucks, construction equipment and agricultural equipment.

Governors Urge End to Boeing Strike

Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers Amid Financial Struggles

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China Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility for Large-Scale Flying Car Production

Events

April 16, 2025

The ASSEMBLY Show South

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.