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Cadonix Launches SmartBuild: Transforming Cable Harness Production

Cadonix, a subsidiary of Re:Build Manufacturing, has launched its latest innovation, smartBuild, a cutting-edge manufacturing platform designed to modernize the production of cable harnesses. This new platform debuted at the annual global leaders summit by the Wire Harness Manufacturers Association (WHMA) in Las Vegas, showcasing its capabilities that leverage artificial intelligence for enhanced manufacturing processes.

Addressing Industry Challenges

Manufacturers of cable harnesses have faced long-standing issues such as slow redesign processes, inconsistent assembly quality, extensive technician training times, and limited production transparency. SmartBuild responds to these challenges with a connected, design-driven workflow. This innovative solution transforms ARCadia cable harness designs into digital assembly aids, including animated step-by-step guides and test programs tailored to each design. As a result, manufacturers can achieve faster assembly times, reduce errors, and enjoy clearer communication across teams and locations.

Key Features of SmartBuild

One of the standout features of smartBuild is its ability to replace traditional paper documentation and fragmented work instructions with guided digital assembly processes. It integrates in-station testing and provides operational insights in real-time. Kishore Boyalakuntla from Cadonix emphasizes, “SmartBuild delivers manufacturing guidance in a way that technicians actually work, eliminating ambiguity in every step and enhancing lead times while giving managers a reliable, centralized source of information across stations and programs.”

SmartBuild is designed to function as a fully digital or hybrid assembly station, allowing manufacturers to modernize processes without disrupting existing workflows. The digital assembly stations replace printed formboards by displaying full-size virtual forms on screens, while hybrid stations integrate guided digital instructions and testing directly to existing physical boards.

Enhanced Traceability and Cost Efficiency

Every action and revision, along with test results, is captured in the cloud, ensuring complete, auditable traceability through wires, connectors, and splices. Companies utilizing smartBuild have reported production acceleration by up to 50%, a reduction in design-to-manufacturing time by 95%, and a decrease in direct labor costs by as much as 25%.

Early adopters are already experiencing tangible benefits. A client, a global equipment manufacturer serving over 100 countries, replaced physical formboards with the digital manufacturing platform of smartBuild to enhance flexibility and reduce manufacturing lead times. Through guided digital assembly and in-station testing, the company reported that cable harness assembly times were cut by 25%, training durations shrank from weeks to days, and the costs associated with formboard storage and printing were eliminated, translating into annual savings between $70,000 and $90,000.

Flexibility in Workforce Deployment

An engineer from a global equipment manufacturer stated, “SmartBuild allows us to deploy even less experienced operators on complex cable harnesses, not just our most skilled individuals. This grants us real flexibility in scheduling our technicians.”

SmartBuild is now available as part of Cadonix's ecosystem, linking top-notch ARCadia cable harness designs directly with guided assembly, validation, and reporting capabilities. For companies looking to enhance their manufacturing processes, more information can be found by visiting smartBuild by Cadonix or experiencing the solution live at the WHMA summit at booth 513.

About Cadonix

Cadonix is dedicated to providing cloud-based software and hardware solutions that assist engineers and manufacturers in developing and producing wire harnesses for the next generation of products. With solutions crafted by industry experts, Cadonix seamlessly fits into existing workflows, facilitating quicker implementations, enhanced quality, and scalable digital manufacturing.