The ALTEX leadership team will soon join global industry leaders for the second annual IPC/WHMA European Wire Harness Innovation Conference on September 27-28, 2018 in Lyon, France. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, ALTEX President and WHMA chairman Rick Bromm is excited to discuss how wire harness professionals can solve challenges through cutting-edge processes.

About the Conference

Wire harness designers and manufacturers are on the front line of addressing technical challenges in today’s electronics industry marketplace. These products play a significant role in the integration of electronic systems within automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. At this conference, industry experts will focus on new methods, processes and designs that are being utilized to improve product quality and field reliability.

Speakers will touch on topics such as 3D printed wiring, aluminum wire for automotive applications, next generation wire and cabling bundling, cross-process traceability, anti-counterfeiting measures and more.

Another notable session will cover the latest updates on IPC/WHMA-A-620C standard, the only global wire harness and cable assembly workmanship standard. A-620 creates a universal language between OEMs and manufacturers, facilitating better communication regarding unique build specifications and quality management.

Find out more about the upcoming Innovation Conference, including the event schedule and list of speakers.

Rick Bromm Presents at European Wire Harness Manufacturers Conference

Rick Bromm presents at the inaugural European Wire Harness Conference

About IPC

IPC is a global industry association based in Bannockburn, Ill., dedicated to the competitive excellence and financial success of its 4000+ member companies which represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly and test. As a member-driven organization and leading source for industry standards, training, market research and public policy advocacy, IPC supports programs to meet the needs of an estimated $2 trillion global electronics industry.

About WHMA

The Wiring Harness Manufacturer’s Association® (WHMA) was established in 1993. WHMA® is the ONLY organization exclusively serving American manufacturers of wiring harnesses, electronic cable assemblies, and cord sets, along with their suppliers and distributors. WHMA® members have banded together as a not-for-profit association in the spirit of volunteerism and mutual benefit to provide the only industry forum through which member companies can aggressively solve both their specific problems and also address pressing industry problems. The WHMA is dedicated to providing our members the technical support, access to leading edge technology, benchmarking and the ability to network with the leaders in wire processing equipment, services and manufacturing.