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Monitoring Activity During Wire Harness Assembly

New technology helps engineers gather real-time data on manual assembly processes, such as wire harness assembly.

January 14, 2020

Industry 4.0 and the digital manufacturing revolution are all about collecting - and, more importantly, acting on - data gathered from the assembly process in real time.

Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association Launches Spanish-Language Website

November 25, 2019

The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association (WHMA) is now providing Spanish speakers quick and convenient language access through a new Spanish-language website at www.whma.org. With the launch of this new site, WHMA is now able to provide important industry information directly to Spanish-speaking professionals.

CAMI Research, Doyle Manufacturing Form Strategic Partnership

October 30, 2019

ACTON, MA--CAMI Research Inc. and Doyle Manufacturing Inc. have formed a strategic partnership to market the popular CableEye test system.

TPC Wire and Cable Acquires Cicoil

October 30, 2019

MACEDONIA, OH--TPC Wire & Cable Corp. has acquired Cicoil LLC., a leading manufacturer of flat cable and cable assemblies based in Valencia, CA.

Tesla Develops Robot-Friendly Wiring Architecture

July 29, 2019

PALO ALTO, CA—Engineers at Tesla Inc. have developed a new wiring architecture that enables more robot automation in the manufacturing process and uses fewer materials.

Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly

These success stories highlight the need to use the latest wire processing technology on the shop floor

John Sprovieri

April 17, 2019

Wire harness assembly doesn't get more complex or safety-critical than in the aerospace industry. A typical harness might contain thousands of wires and hundreds of connectors

IPC and WHMA Form Strategic Partnership

January 29, 2019

BANNOCKBURN, IL--IPC and the Wire Harness Manufacturer's Association (WHMA) have formed a strategic partnership.

Ink-Jets for Marking Wire

Ink-jet printers are a fast, flexible technology for marking wire

John Sprovieri

January 16, 2019

There are many ways to mark wire and cable. One of the most popular is ink-jet marking. The technology is fast, flexible, inexpensive and easy to maintain. This article reviews the latest developments in inks and ink-jet marking equipment.

Tape for Wire Harnesses

Tapes are a cost-effective method for protecting and bundling wire harnesses

Zoe Leduc

January 15, 2019

In a single year, millions of cars are manufactured worldwide. While the styles, parts and features may vary, every vehicle requires a wire harness. The harness connects the wiring throughout the vehicle, powering everything from power steering and headlights to in-dash displays and heated seats.