wire harness design

Prototyping Complex Harnesses

Designing, building and testing complex wire harnesses takes planning, attention to detail - and a good tester

October 10, 2019

Vehicles have become increasingly electrical over the years. This is not just power electronics, but also sensor data, communications and many other coordinated electrical signals. For aircraft or commercial vehicles, wire harnesses can be even more complex with hundreds of interconnection points.

Designing Aircraft Wire Harnesses 101

Engineers have many things to consider when designing wire harnesses for military aircraft.

John Ashour

April 17, 2019

So, you're a new engineer freshly out of college. You've been hired at a large OEM to design wire harnesses and wired box assemblies. Not having the proper training in college, you ask yourself, "Where do I start?" The possibilities are limitless.

Software Aids Design of Wire Harness for NASA's New Rocket

NGIS increases cable design productivity for NASA rocket by moving to a digital design process

John Sprovieri

July 13, 2018

If astronauts ever set foot on Mars, they'll get there with the help of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built.

Choose the Best Parts for Your Wire Harness

Each component of a wire harness can affect the performance of the finished product

Brian Morissette

July 1, 2016

A key component of any electronic or electrical system is the cable assembly or wire harness—and yet it is typically one of the last components to be addressed.

Schematic Software Doubles Production of Control Cabinets

December 7, 2015

With 650 employees, Bilfinger GreyLogix is among the largest automation technology design specialists in Europe.

CAD Software Streamlines Design and Assembly of Aircraft Electrical Systems

Jim Camillo

December 7, 2015

By embracing technology, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. has grown from a tiny company to a leading manufacturer of single-engine turboprop aircraft.

Cloud-Based CAD Software Aids Wire Harness Design

John Sprovieri

October 2, 2015

Cloud-based CAD software solves challenges of distributed design and manufacturing.

Wire Harnesses for Appliances

John Sprovieri

October 3, 2014

Wire harnesses for appliances must be designed to resist heat, vibration, water, chemicals and other factors.

Harness-design software speeds racecar construction

Jim Camillo

September 3, 2014

Every summer since 1998, teams of college students from around the world have come to the United Kingdom to participate in the international Formula Student (FS) racing competition.