Visit Cadonix at EWPTE 2025

Visit Cadonix at EWPTE 2025 We’re thrilled to announce that Cadonix will be exhibiting at the Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo (EWPTE) from May 6th to 8th at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, WI. As a global leader in cloud-based wire harness design and manufacturing solutions, we’re excited to showcase how our latest innovation is […]

Designing Wire Harnesses For Harsh Conditions

Designing wire harnesses for harsh conditions and demanding environments requires a deep understanding of the specific challenges involved. Extreme temperatures, moisture, chemicals, mechanical stress, and electromagnetic interference are just a few factors to consider. Addressing these factors early in the design process is critical to ensuring the harnesses’ reliability, safety, and durability.  Harsh Environments and […]

Creating Ruggedized Wiring for Harsh Environments

Creating Ruggedized wiring for challenging environments

Approaches to Wire Harness Design for Environmental Protection  Wire harnesses are subject to numerous factors that impact their ability to function properly. From extreme temperature to chemical. Addressing these factors early in the design process is key to ensuring the harnesses’ reliability, safety, and durability. For this reason, ruggedized wiring is essential for harsh environments. What […]

Types of Electrical Drawings and Their Applications

Think of electrical drawings as blue-print types, crucial for the design, implementation, and maintenance of electrical systems. They provide information about the electrical components, connections, and systems in various applications, ensuring safe and efficient operation.  Not all industries and applications use the same types of electrical drawings. Here, we’ll look at drawings needed to design […]

Five Trends in Automotive Wire Harness Design for EVs

automotive wire harness design

EV Wire Harness Trends: A Revolution in Design  The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is a major force in automotive wiring innovations.  EVs and hybrids require complex wiring systems to manage high-voltage electric drivetrains, batteries, and advanced electronics. These systems necessitate specialized harnesses that can handle increased voltage and intricate connections for electric propulsion. The […]

Enabling Innovations in Aerospace Wire-Harness Design

What’s behind Aerospace Wiring Advancements?  Designing aerospace wire harnesses poses several challenges. These include the need to ensure reliability and safety in extreme environmental conditions such as high vibrations, temperature variations, and electromagnetic interference. Engineers must also navigate space constraints and weight limitations while maintaining the integrity and performance of the electrical systems. On top […]

EUFS Case Study: Consistency in Design and Function

Customer: Edinburgh University Formula Student Team (EUFS)  Industry: Formula Student Racing  Project: Overhaul of electrical-harness-design process.  Solution: Adoption of Arcadia Design Suite for enhanced design, simulation, and visualization of electrical wiring and connections.  Consistency in design and production  Edinburgh University Formula Student Team (EUFS) is a UK powerhouse in Formula Student competitions. They’ve achieved consecutive […]

How to Tackle RFQ Challenges in the Wire Harness Industry

Wire-harness quoting

The process of Request for Quote (RFQ) is notably labour-intensive, particularly within wire harness design and manufacturing, which often involves several components. Each component comes with distinct specifications and associated costs. In the event of winning the job, any lack of accuracy can result in quotes that do not align with actual expenses, thereby jeopardizing […]

The Arcadia How-to Guide

Arcadia How-To-Guide: Getting the Most out of Arcadia Harness Design: A How-To Guide

Getting the Most out of Arcadia Harness Design: A How-To Guide The whole purpose in using Arcadia Harness Design is to accelerate the design process while enhancing precision and accuracy. But are you taking full advantage of this feature-rich software?  If you suspect that you’re not, don’t worry. We’re Here to Help We’ve put together […]

ECAD Tools For Beginners: A Guide To Getting Started

If you’re reading this, then you’re already intrigued by how ECAD best practices can help you design a wire harness more efficiently and accurately. Transitioning from manual wire harness design to using electronic CAD software is a rewarding journey, but that doesn’t mean you’re not nervous about it. Even if you know it will improve […]