Harness Prototyping: A Strategic Advantage for OEMs

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, speed to market is crucial for OEMs. Wire harnesses, vital components in products across industries, often slow down development due to long prototyping lead times. Breeden Wiring Systems (BWS) addresses this challenge with rapid, high-quality wire harness prototyping, allowing OEMs to expedite development, refine designs, and reduce risks.

Faster Time-to-Market

Traditional harness prototyping can take 10-16 weeks, delaying development. BWS accelerates this process with lead times of 4-6 weeks, nearly 50% faster than the industry average. This speed enables OEMs to iterate designs quickly, ensuring thorough testing and refinement before moving into full production.

Quality Assurance

At BWS, speed does not compromise quality. Each harness undergoes rigorous testing—pull-testing for crimp connections and 100% continuity checks—to confirm reliability and adherence to specifications. By receiving high-quality prototypes faster, OEMs can confidently move forward with production-ready designs.

Agility in Design Support

Early-stage harness designs are often fluid, and BWS stands out with its adaptability to ongoing changes. Unlike typical harness suppliers, BWS provides engineering support that enables seamless design adjustments and manufacturability improvements. Utilizing Aucotec EB, Creo, and Rapid Harness software, BWS ensures each prototype includes detailed documentation, supporting a smooth transition from prototyping to production.

Reducing Development Risks

BWS’s rapid prototyping allows OEMs to identify and resolve issues earlier in the process, reducing costly, last-minute corrections during production. This early validation minimizes unexpected delays, resulting in a more predictable and efficient production ramp-up.

A Strategic Partnership

OEMs benefit from BWS’s partnership approach, gaining access to both rapid prototyping and engineering support with Aucotec EB software. This collaboration supports OEMs in moving efficiently from prototype to production, enhancing both speed and quality throughout the process.

Conclusion

BWS’s agile, high-quality prototyping offers OEMs a strategic edge in accelerating time-to-market, ensuring quality, and reducing risks. With faster lead times, rigorous quality controls, and flexible design support, BWS helps OEMs bring high-quality products to market with greater confidence and speed.

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