We cordially invite you to our virtual trend outlook on July 8, 2025. The event will feature three highly topical presentations offering practical insights into the latest developments in vehicle electrical systems technology – from innovative planning methods and intelligent safety systems to human-robot collaboration in production.

• Automated creation and evaluation of on-board network topologies
  Lecture by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Mohamed Ayeb, University of Kassel
  In modern vehicles, the on-board electrical system is becoming a safety-critical component – ​​not least due to the increasing importance of driving functions such as automatic steering and braking. New architectural approaches such as centralized computer structures and zonal power distribution create a multitude of possible topologies. But how can the best solution be filtered out of this complexity?
  The presentation presents a new methodology that allows to consider all potential on-board network topologies to generate automatically and evaluate on a logical levelThis allows developers to specifically identify the most promising variants and analyze them in detail. This is an important step for the efficiency and safety of future vehicle systems.
  
  
• Transient disturbances in eFuse-based power systems
  Lecture by M.Sc. Michael Gerten, Technical University of Dortmund
  Electronic fuses (eFuses) are considered a promising solution for future vehicle electrical systems – they not only protect cables reliably, but also allow intelligent control of current flowBut what impact do they have on the overall system?
  This lecture will show which transient effects eFuses can cause, especially compared to conventional fuses. Model-based analyses are used to critical scenarios which should be taken into account in early development phases – especially with regard to the increasing safety requirements caused by automated driving.
  
  
• Human-robot collaboration for wiring harness production
  Lecture by Prof. Dr. Tobias Kaupp, University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt
  How can humans and robots work together efficiently in wiring harness production? This presentation will present concrete results from two research projects at the Center for Robotics (CERI) of the THWS.
  The KoPro project shows how the planning effort in hybrid assembly teams can be reduced by intelligent assistance systems automate and design adaptively based on existing product and process data. Technologies such as environmental awareness and bidirectional communication between humans, robots, and assistance systems are used.
  In the second project IDMP will be a new Real-time monitoring of the HRC workspace which dynamically adapts robot movements to avoid collisions with humans. The presentation also takes a look at how such HRC systems could be integrated into wiring harness production in the future.

For those who were unable to attend live, documented recordings and presentations of the talks are available. The full agenda for July 8 and the entire documentation can be found further down this page.

The virtual trend outlook took place on July 8, 2025, featuring three high-profile presentations from the field of wiring system technology. The event offered participants valuable insights into the latest developments and innovations in the areas of wiring system topologies, eFuses, and human-robot collaboration in production.

For those who were unable to attend live, the presentations and recordings of the talks are available. These resources allow interested participants to further explore and apply the insights gained afterward.

Special thanks go to the speakers for their well-founded and insightful contributions and for their willingness to share their extensive knowledge with the professional community.

Here you can find the documentation of the presented lectures:

• Automated creation and evaluation of on-board network topologies | University of Kassel
• Transient disturbances in eFuse-based power systems | Technical University of Dortmund
• Human-robot collaboration for wiring harness production | Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt