The wiring harness is often referred to as the central nervous system of a vehicle, responsible for ensuring seamless communication between electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, and actuators. As software-defined vehicle architectures become more advanced, physical layer designers face growing pressure to reduce weight, standardize designs, and ensure regulatory compliance—all while maintaining safety and functional integrity.

Achieving these objectives simultaneously is no easy task. Engineers must navigate increasingly complex wiring architectures, avoid overengineering, and streamline material usage without sacrificing performance. Traditional automotive engineering software often lacks the flexibility needed to integrate real-time insights, making it difficult to validate optimizations early in the design process.

By leveraging engineering intelligence solutions, physical layer designers can now:

• Discover inefficiencies in wiring harness design and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Validate compliance with industry standards and electrical safety regulations
• Optimize weight reduction strategies without compromising system performance
• Standardize component usage across vehicle platforms to simplify manufacturing

Join Senior Solution Manager Daniel Metzinger as he explores how engineers can succeed in discovering, validating, and implementing design optimizations within the wiring system architecture. Learn how modern engineering tools provide a data-driven approach to harness design, enabling automotive OEMs and suppliers to improve efficiency, reduce material waste, and enhance vehicle performance.

Watch now and take a deep dive into the future of intelligent wiring harness design.