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Cadonix Launches smartBuild: Transforming Wire Harness Production with AI

In an exciting development for the manufacturing industry, Cadonix, a subsidiary of ReBuild Manufacturing, has officially launched smartBuild, an AI-powered manufacturing platform designed to revolutionize the production and assembly processes of wire harnesses. This innovative solution made its debut at the Annual Global Leadership Summit of the WHMA in Las Vegas, showcasing how this technology can streamline operations and improve the bottom line for manufacturers.

Key Features of smartBuild

At its core, smartBuild aims to replace traditional paper-based instructions and fragmented work orders with a fully integrated digital assembly guide. This system not only includes animated step-by-step construction instructions but also incorporates on-site testing and real-time operational insights to enhance productivity.

Wire harness manufacturers have long faced challenges such as slow formboard revision processes, inconsistent construction quality, lengthy training cycles for technicians, and limited production visibility. SmartBuild addresses these issues by implementing a design-focused workflow that converts Arcadia wire harness designs into digital assembly aids. Consequently, manufacturing processes are accelerated, errors are minimized, and communication between teams is significantly enhanced.

Reducing Ambiguities and Enhancing Training

Kishore Boyalakuntla from Cadonix emphasizes that smartBuild improves the manufacturing guidance based on how technicians actually work. By eliminating ambiguities at every step of production, this solution reduces lead times while providing managers with a centralized source of truth for all workstations, facilities, and programs.

SmartBuild can be utilized as a fully digital assembly station or as a hybrid model that integrates with existing workflows without causing disruptions. Digital assembly stations project full-scale virtual formboards onto screens, while hybrid stations offer guided digital instructions and testing protocols alongside existing physical formboards.

Impressive Production Gains

Companies using smartBuild have reported dramatic improvements in their production metrics. With a 50% acceleration in overall output and a staggering 95% reduction in design-to-construction time, businesses are experiencing significant boosts in efficiency. Moreover, direct labor costs have also seen a decrease of about 25%.

For example, a global utility equipment manufacturer serving over 100 countries transitioned from traditional formboards to smartBuild's digital platform to enhance flexibility and cut down production timelines. By embracing guided digital assembly and on-site testing, this client was able to shorten wire harness manufacturing cycles by 25%, reducing training time from weeks to mere days, while saving between $70,000 and $90,000 annually in storage and printing costs.

Empowering Technicians and Increasing Flexibility

An engineer from the public utility equipment manufacturing sector notes that smartBuild enables novice operators to work on complex wire harnesses, thereby allowing for better use of their technician workforce. This flexibility is essential for optimizing production while ensuring high-quality outputs.

Availability and Integration

SmartBuild is now available as part of the Cadonix ecosystem, connecting Arcadia wire harness designs directly to manufacturing through guided construction, validation, and reporting. This integration promises to facilitate a new era of digital manufacturing that is not just efficient but also adaptable to the evolving needs of the industry.

For further details and live demonstrations, attendees are encouraged to visit Cadonix at booth 513 during the Annual Global Leadership Summit of the WHMA or explore the smartBuild platform online at Cadonix's official website. Cadonix continues to merge cutting-edge technology with manufacturing processes, setting a new standard for the future of wire harness production.

About Cadonix

Cadonix, a part of ReBuild Manufacturing, specializes in developing cloud-based software and hardware solutions that empower engineers and manufacturers to design and construct wire harnesses for next-generation products. Their solutions are crafted by industry experts, enabling seamless integration into existing workflows that promote expedited adoption, enhanced quality, and scalable digital manufacturing solutions. For more information, please visit Cadonix's website.