Automotive Wire Harness Tech Navigator The wiring harness increasingly determines whether new vehicle architectures work technically, scale economically and remain manageable in series production. Our free-to-download Tech Navigator explains why wiring harnesses, connector systems, power distribution and automation are becoming strategic topics for OEMs and suppliers. Dr. Martin Large
“Agentic AI should not reduce the validation threshold” E/E architectures are becoming more complex as development cycles shrink. Molex’s Sushil Kumar Singh explains how digital twins, virtual validation and agentic AI could move connector validation upstream. Benjamin Müller
“Modular tooling increases machine adaptability” Wire harness makers face growing pressure to automate production as vehicle architectures become more complex. Boming Zhu of Linquan Technology explains where design and manufacturing must evolve to close the gap. Benjamin Müller
How E/E architecture transformation is reshaping the automotive industry The Automotive Wire Harness & EDS Conference 2026 returns to Detroit on 20–21 October. The focus will be on zonal E/E architectures, high-voltage systems, optical connectivity, AI-supported engineering, 3D electrical design and manufacturing automation. Benjamin Müller
ZVEI calls for a European alliance on vehicle electronics Europe’s automotive suppliers want common foundations for the next generation of vehicle electronics. Germany’s electrical and digital industry association ZVEI proposes standardised interfaces, centralised computing and closer cooperation on semiconductors and software. Benjamin Müller Jessica Mouchegh
The semiconductor paradox in today’s cars Modern vehicles depend on more and more semiconductors, yet that is precisely where the paradox lies: technological progress boosts performance, connectivity and comfort while simultaneously increasing complexity, costs and supply chain vulnerability. Dr. Oliver Aubel
What’s ahead at the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress 2025? On 24 June, it's finally that time again: Decision-makers in the fields of electricity, electronics, and software in cars will meet in Ludwigsburg for the Automobil-Elektronik Kongress, the annual networking event of the industry. Sabine Synkule
