WESTFORD, MA, Mar 11, 2026 – Zuken USA has released Harness Builder 2026, software for wire harness manufacturing and production workflows. Build for OEMs, the update adds improvements for estimating and quoting, bill of materials (BOM) management, build documentation, and shop floor-connected manufacturing.
Estimating and Quoting with Current BOM Inputs
Harness Builder 2026 links the Cost Estimator to TrustedParts.com to access component pricing and availability data. Users can retrieve cost and availability information and selected component details from the harness design BOM for estimating and quoting workflows.
Paul Harvell, vice president of engineering, Zuken USA said: “Harness teams shouldn’t have to chase pricing and availability across multiple sources just to build an estimate. Harness Builder 2026 brings current BOM inputs into the quoting workflow through TrustedParts.com integration, helping teams spend less time on data gathering and more time delivering quotes.”
DS-E3 Integration for Production BOM Management
Harness Builder integrates with DS-E3, Zuken’s electrical data management platform, to manage production BOM data. Teams can incorporate Harness Builder BOMs directly into DS-E3 documentation workflows. Engineers can apply structure-based filtering and where-used views to review component usage and maintain traceability across the project.
Documentation Updates for Manufacturing Packages
Harness Builder 2026 adds Connection Line Resize to scale connection line thickness to match bundle diameter in harness segments. The feature helps technicians read printed wire layout documentation during harness assembly.
The update also expands the Wire Run List to display wire seal attributes beyond part numbers. Manufacturers can include additional details, such as supplier information in production reports.
Connected Manufacturing and Equipment Support
A new 4Wire CAO export supports MES connectivity with Komax, for data exchange between design output and wire processing equipment. The release also expands harness manufacturing automation and test equipment support including:
- Support for MK and Weetech testers
- Updated Cirris and Dynalab tester integrations
- CMS interface for KM Digitech wire processing systems
Bob Potock, vice president of marketing, Zuken USA commented: “The 4Wire CAO export is a practical step toward connected manufacturing – supporting data exchange between design outputs, Komax MES and downstream wire processing. Combined with expanded tester integrations and KM Digitech support, this release gives manufacturers more options to align documentation, automation and test processes.”
Weight Planning Within a System Design
Sub-project Weight Estimate calculates harness-level weight rollups across the full system design package. The feature allows engineers to compare projected harness weight with design targets and share expected values with manufacturing teams.
Key Capabilities
- TrustedParts.com linkage in Cost Estimator for current pricing and availability inputs.
- DS-E3 integration to store and manage production BOM data and support document generation workflows
- Connection Line Resize for clearer formboard documentation
- 4Wire CAO to support Komax MES connectivity
- Expanded tester/equipment support (MK, Weetech, Cirris, Dynalab; KM Digitech CMS)
- Sub-project Weight Estimate for harness-level rollups and target comparisons
Harness Builder for E3.series 2026 is available in North America and Europe.
Source: Zuken
About Zuken
Zuken Inc. is a software company that develops electronic and electrical design automation tools for engineering teams. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, the company provides software for printed circuit board design, electrical systems, fluid systems, and 3D cabinet and wire harness layouts. Its core platforms, CR-8000 and E3.series, provide 2D and 3D system-level design environments with integrated design data and configuration management. Zuken’s software supports engineering workflows that connect design, documentation, and manufacturing processes across the product lifecycle. The company also develops tools supporting model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering initiatives. Zuken serves industries including electronics manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial equipment. The company employs about 1,600 people worldwide.