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March 1, 2019 | ZukenEstimated reading time: 2 minutes
Zuken introduces E3.WiringSystemLab, a new software solution that enables the optimization of complex wire harness designs based on inputs from heterogeneous sources. The product can import connectivity information from a broad range of sources and consolidates them with 3D topology data. The resulting 3D topology can be evaluated and optimized in a consistent 3D environment that has been designed to support the needs of casual users without requiring specialized training. Specialized functionality tailored specifically to topology exploration provides the ability to create and evaluate different architectural concepts.
Connectivity data can be imported from E3.cable, as well as via industry standard formats such as KBL, VEC, PLMXML, or even generic Excel® files. Topology information is imported in the form of geometrical bundles defined in the MCAD systems like CATIA, NX or Creo. Based on these inputs, E³.WiringSystemLab provides the ability to host the complete wire harness optimization process within in a consistent 3D environment. Comprehensive modifications can be applied to the imported harness, including changes of packaging, partitioning into sub-harnesses and insertion of new routing pathways.
“Optimizing wire harness designs to meet targeted weight and cost objectives is a complex and challenging task”, comments Reinhold Blank, Zuken Business Director for Automotive & Transportation. “In particular, the preparation of data that typically involves a laborious flattening to 2D has been a huge time sink for the industry. With E3.WiringSystemLab we are providing a solution that revolutionizes the import and consolidation of data sources from different origins and supports wiring system experts to optimize their complex designs in a modern 3D environment.“
With its generic cost and weight evaluation and exploration capabilities, Zuken’s E3.WiringSystemLab achieves a substantial reduction of ramp-up and optimization cycles for wiring harness engineers.
Zuken’s new harness topology optimization E3.WiringSystemLab will be presented at the following events:
USA: Zuken Innovation World Americas
Hilton Head, SC, April 15 – 17, 2019
Europe: Automotive Wire Harness Conference
Ludwigsburg, Germany, March 26–27
E3.WiringSystemLab provides optimization capabilities of imported wire harness designs: add/delete bundles and route pathways (1), change position of components, splices and ground bolts (2), modify partitioning of harnesses (3)
With easy-to-use cost and weight evaluation and modification capabilities, Zuken’s E3.WiringSystemLab enables a substantial reduction of ramp-up and optimization cycles for wiring harness engineers.
About Zuken
Zuken is a global provider of leading-edge software and consulting services for electrical and electronic design and manufacturing. Founded in 1976, Zuken has the longest track record of technological innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) software industry. The company’s extensive experience, technological expertise and agility, combine to create world-class software solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and integrity in all aspects of business produce long-lasting and successful customer partnerships that make Zuken a reliable long-term business partner. Zuken is focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of choosing Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people—the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements.
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