Wire Harness Manufacturing Process Management

January 7, 2017

Wire harnesses are vital components within modern transportation platforms such as aircraft and automobiles because they distribute power and signals between the various devices that deliver electrical and electronic functionality. They are also costly-the wire harness set of a modern automobile is typically the most expensive item after the powertrain. For this reason, harness manufacturers are under relentless pressure to reduce costs.

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