Advanced interactive cable configurator unveiled

Harwin has released an innovative and highly intuitive standalone cable configuration tool at electronica 2024. Developed in conjunction with Cadenas, a leading software developer in strategic parts management and parts reduction, the online Harwin Cable Configurator greatly lessens the time that engineers spend designing cable assemblies by enabling them to develop 'right-first-time' configurations online that are then delivered ready-made for use in the target application.

Historically, engineers developing cable assemblies have had to create their designs, place multiple orders for connectors and cables, put everything together manually and then spend time testing and troubleshooting. The easy-to-navigate configurator, which is fully integrated into the company's automated processes, now enables engineers to quickly develop fully functional configurations that are ensured to be to specification and that can be supplied with very short delivery times.

"The Harwin Cable Configurator will make the job of engineers tasked with developing cable assemblies as simple as possible, freeing them up to spend time on other elements of their product development," says Peter Schneid, Harwin's VP of Marketing. "Unlike other tools that are 'bolted on' to a manufacturer or third-party website, we have invested considerable resources in partnership with Cadenas and created a support infrastructure that fully integrates with Harwin's existing ordering and manufacturing processes. As a result, the tool makes the design and procurement process as seamless, intuitive and as fast as possible."

Using the new tool, users can configure the company's high-performance, high-reliability connectors in a single or double-ended cable assembly by simplifying selecting a few key design parameters. A 3D render, created in real-time, can then be downloaded along with a technical drawing, a full bill of materials, and the option to request a quote. Dedicated product specialists will then confirm prices and lead time, which is typically a matter of days. Users can reverse engineer designs to generate configurations and quotes for existing solutions if necessary.

Harwin will demonstrate the Cable Configurator on its booth (A2.335) at electronica 2024 from November 12th to 15th, alongside several other digital tools for rapid product selection and application development.