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transformation hub wiring harness

contact point for innovations and transformations in the wiring harness industry
Robotics Challenge 
2026 starts
Automated assembly of a hybrid wiring harness module using robot-based processes and complementary digital research.
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working group "Green Wiring System"
The working group "Green On-Board Network" has been launched. Organizations can get involved and actively shape the further development of sustainable on-board network solutions.
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Overview of dates for 2026

All events of the Transformation Hub "Leitsatz 2026" at a glance – from trend outlook to innovation showcase to themed days.
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The Project

goal of the project

The primary goal of the Wire Harness Transformation Hub is to support the industry in its transformation towards automated manufacturing and resilient supply chains. To do this, the hub analyzes trends and solutions both within the wire harness industry and in other relevant industries. In order to communicate these developments and promote exchange between business and science, the hub takes on a mediator role, participates in established industry events and organizes its own event formats.

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Partners

With its partners ARENA2036, Bayern Innovativ and the Open Hybrid LabFactory, the Wiring Harness Transformation Hub brings together key players in the industry. These partners contribute expertise and networks to advance the wiring harness industry in a targeted manner in future-oriented technologies, sustainable solutions and innovation-oriented projects. Through their collaboration, they promote the exchange between research and practice and lay the foundations for successful change in the industry.

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Subsidies

For Germany-wide knowledge transfer, 11 transformation hubs are being funded to support the automotive industry in its transformation and to combine research with practice.

  • Duration: 10/2022 – 06/2025 (extension until 12/2026)
  • Funding body: BMWK
  • Project sponsor: VDI/VDE-IT
  • Total budget: €2,7 million

The 11 transformation hubs will be financed with a total funding of €50 million.

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Highlights

Life cycle analysis of automotive wiring harnesses published

New LCA study shows environmental impacts of cable harnesses over their entire life cycle.
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Trendradar wiring harness

The wiring harness trend radar is online and presents the latest trends and technologies in the wiring harness industry. Use the tool and find out more about the results.
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technologies in the field of wiring harnesses

What will the wiring harness of the future look like? Discover innovative ideas and technologies.
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Our newsletter keeps you up to date on events, activities and dates. We also inform you about interim results and other interesting topics.

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We are happy to assist you with all inquiries and concerns.
What role does a transformation hub play?
It serves as an exchange platform between players along the value chain of an industry. It offers a wide range of support options for market participants to implement the complex transformation process internally. An important cornerstone is the offer of usable and processed knowledge from the research of the partners involved in the hub.
Who is the Transformation Hub wiring harness aimed at?
The Cable Harness Transformation Hub is aimed at all players in the cable harness industry, from OEMs to assemblers and component manufacturers to machine builders, from corporations to medium-sized companies.
How can you get involved?
Visit us at industry events, take part in our own events and talk to us. If you have any specific questions, please contact us by email at info@leitungssatz-hub.de or to one of our contact persons.
How can companies in the wiring harness industry benefit from our hub initiative?
Companies in the wiring harness industry can benefit from decisive advantages through the Transformation Hub initiative. The wiring harness hub acts as Turntable, which serves as a central point of contact for the industry and science. Here, current trends and future technologies meet practical applications. This Bridge function enables scientific research results and innovative technologies to be transferred directly into practice – and vice versa. support function The hub initiates targeted projects that advance both industry and research. This not only gives companies insights into the latest developments, but also enables them to actively participate in the transformation of the industry and benefit from practical solutions.