In the world of wire harness design and manufacturing, accuracy, speed, and efficiency are everything. One of the most powerful tools that help designers stay ahead is the Component Database (Component DB) in Arcadia – a solution that goes far beyond the static parts libraries found in most ECAD platforms.
While other ECAD tools offer limited and inflexible component libraries, Arcadia’s Component DB stands out with its fully integrated, intelligently categorized, and highly visual environment – purpose-built to drive automation and compliance from design to quoting to manufacturing.
Unlike traditional ECAD platforms, which often store components in isolated silos with limited metadata, Arcadia features a centralized and integrated component database where interrelationships between parts are predefined to eliminate compatibility errors. With the Arcadia component database designers can pull a connector and automatically access all related terminals, seals, and plugs. Similarly, Manufacturers can link their tooling with splices, terminals, and seals. With Arcadia, there is no guesswork and no need for manual cross-referencing.
Rather than a static parts list, Arcadia’s intelligent component database is powerful engine for designing, quoting, and manufacturing.
In reality, no database can satisfy every customers’ unique needs. Arcadia guides users through the process of adding new parts, maintaining the functionality of our automation and compliance checks.
Arcadia organizes components into relevant, design-friendly categories. Each category contains rich metadata, including part numbers, descriptions, technical specifications, manufacturer details, connector views, and—most importantly—linked parts (connector accessories).
By grouping and maintaining components in this way, the database becomes easier to update, maintain, and scale. It reduces duplication and errors, ensuring that designers always work with validated and complete data.
One of Arcadia’s most powerful features is its intelligent linked part association. Once you’ve mapped your connectors and wires, Arcadia automatically suggests compatible terminals and seals, eliminating the need for manual cross-checks and significantly speeding up the component selection process.
This deep linking between parts enables designers to make informed choices at every stage without needing to toggle between PDFs, datasheets, or third-party tools. Even when components are manually added directly into the harness drawing—bypassing Arcadia’s assisted workflows – you can still run Design Rule Checks to validate compatibility.
Regardless of your design, this flexibility ensures that your harness remains error-free and compliant.
Arcadia’s Component DB is accessible organization-wide, regardless of where your teams are located or what device they use. With role-based access controls, stakeholders from engineering, procurement, and manufacturing can collaborate more efficiently, making faster and more informed decisions.
Arcadia’s intelligent structuring reduces data redundancy and ensures every component includes complete, standardized information. This dramatically reduces the risk of inconsistencies in your Bills of Materials (BOMs) and improves traceability across your design chain.
The centralized nature of the data also allows for quicker reference checks and comparisons—especially useful when revisiting older designs or assessing in-progress work.
By eliminating manual part selection, reducing errors, and improving collaboration, Arcadia’s Component DB results in significant time and cost savings. Design teams become more productive, decision-making is faster, and the likelihood of costly design rework is minimized.
Arcadia’s Component Database is not just another ECAD library—it’s a smart, structured, and scalable platform built to power modern harness design. With its integrated components, part linking, and collaborative access, it helps your team focus on what matters: delivering accurate, efficient, and reliable wire harness designs.
Ready to streamline your design process? Arcadia’s Component DB is already doing it for leading harness manufacturers—maybe it’s time it did the same for you.
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