From Concept to Production: A Modern Approach to Wire Harness Engineering

Krishna Sundaram

| Created: March 26, 2025

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As modern vehicles, aircraft, and industrial systems grow more electrified and complex, wire harness engineering has become a critical but often underestimated discipline. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient to manage the massive scale, complexity, and pace of today’s designs.

This in-depth whitepaper explores a modern, integrated approach to wire harness engineering, guiding you through best practices from initial concept to full-scale production. Learn how leading companies are leveraging intelligent automation, ECAD-MCAD collaboration, and digital continuity to reduce errors, improve efficiency, and deliver high-quality harnesses faster.

Whether you're an engineer, product leader, or manufacturer, this whitepaper offers practical insights and strategies to help you stay ahead in an increasingly connected world.

Download the whitepaper now to see how innovation is transforming one of the most essential systems in modern product design.

About Author

About Author

Krishna Sundaram joined Altium as a Senior Product Manager, leading the company's product design area, which includes Multiboard and Harness solutions. With over 11 years of experience in product development within the ECAD industry, Krishna has built his career specialising in the cable and wire harness domain.

He has played a pivotal role in developing innovative software solutions for wire harness design, streamlining workflows, and enhancing engineer productivity. His expertise spans the entire lifecycle of wire harness development—from conceptual design to manufacturing optimisation—ensuring end-to-end efficiency and precision.

Krishna’s in-depth understanding of the complexities wire harness engineers face has driven him to create tools that integrate seamlessly with ECAD ecosystems, bridging the gaps between electrical and mechanical design. His forward-thinking approach has been instrumental in reducing design times and improving collaboration across teams.

A Master's degree in Electrical Power from Newcastle University gives Krishna a solid foundation in electrical systems, which he leverages to pioneer advancements in wire harness technology. Driven by a passion for empowering engineers, Krishna continues to shape the future of harness design through innovative and impactful solutions.

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