Posted Apr 5, 2010, by Michael Stamper
I like going to trade shows - usually I am one of the many people doing “booth duty” - standing in the booth chatting with people and doing demonstrations. Often I get to talk to some fine folks that have nothing whatsoever to do with electrical harness design and just want whatever trinket we are giving away - but you meet some interesting people and sometimes learn a little bit.
This year the general … Read More
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Wire Harness,
ECAD,
Electrical Design,
Aerospace Design,
Electrical Wiring Interconnection System,
Mentor Graphics,
Electrical Distribution System,
Electrical Engineering
Posted Feb 15, 2010, by Paul Johnston
A little while ago I blogged the praises of the librarian and their role in underpinning the success of EDA design, and specifically their unsung role in electrical interconnect and harness design. This time around I extol the professionalism and virtues of Product Managers - employees of Mentor Graphics whose contribution is not acknowledged enough to the success of the Capital application, the popularity … Read More
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Best Practice,
Capital Harness Systems,
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Design,
Electrical Engineering,
Product Manager,
CHS,
Electrical Distribution Systems
Posted Jan 22, 2010, by Michael Stamper
I read an interesting article at http://www.physorg.com/news183361139.html by Lin Edwards that describes a new single person electric aircraft that and hover like a helicopter and fly like a plane. As quoted by Lin:
The cruising speed of the Puffin is expected to be 240 kph, with spurts of 480 kph possible. The engine does not require air, which means its flight capabilities are not limited by thin … Read More
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Model,
Mentor Graphics,
ECAD,
EE,
Aerospace Design,
Electrical Engineering,
Electrical Wiring Interconnection System,
Electrical Design,
Electrical Distribution System
Posted Jan 21, 2010, by Paul Johnston
Two months to go approximately to the Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum in Detroit. It will be the tenth such event. In December 2008 in Detroit there were 600 registrations for this event. It is substantial. Breaking news. You heard what follows first here.
he Mentor Graphics Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF) 2010 is an event for design engineers, engineering management and executives … Read More
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CHS,
Dearborn MI,
Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum,
Detroit,
Electrical Distribution Systems,
Electrical Design,
Electrical Engineering,
Electrical Design Systems,
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Design,
IESF,
Wire Harness,
Trade Shows
Posted Jan 18, 2010, by Michael Stamper
Often when we are creating wiring diagrams we are limited by our page size for content - sometimes as small as 8.5″x11″ often 11″x17″. I have designed using both - and used both in the field. I can tell you I prefer to draw on 11″x17″ but when I am in the field troubleshooting I would rather handle and carry a smaller stack of paper.
A helpful construct now in Mentor Graphic’s Capital Harness System … Read More
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Electrical Wiring Interconnection System,
Electrical Engineering,
Wire Harness,
Automotive Design,
Capital Harness Systems,
Aerospace Design,
EE,
Electrical Design,
CHS,
ECAD
Posted Jan 17, 2010, by Paul Johnston
This is the concluding section of a short series of looking ahead to the new decade of harness engineering and electrical systems design for automotive and other transportation sectors. This final post is dedicated mainly to a short assessment of the physical implementation of the designs – the raw materials and sub-assemblies. My personal opinion is either correct or incorrect. Time will tell and … Read More
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CHS,
Electrical Design Systems,
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Design,
Electrical Engineering,
Wire Harness,
Electrical Distribution System,
Electrical Distribution Systems
Posted Jan 16, 2010, by Paul Johnston
This is the second in a 3-part mini-series of looking ahead to the new decade in the wiring harness industry and the systems interconnect design business. The first part was about technology initiative and this part focuses on business concepts which I believe will be important.
These are my own opinions. Not snap decisions but as arrived at with some contemplation and a little research. They may … Read More
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Capital Harness Systems,
CHS,
Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Design,
Wire Harness,
Electrical Engineering,
Harness
Posted Jan 11, 2010, by Michael Stamper
The differences in documentation standards for electrical design are as vast as the number of stars in the sky. No two are alike, no matter what the claims - there is always “something” different. If your company provides documentation to more than one customer then the problem is even greater. The problem is lies with the tools being used to create the drawings. Typically I see companies trying … Read More
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Model,
Mentor Graphics,
Wire Harness,
Automotive Design,
CHS,
Aerospace Design,
Electrical Distribution System,
Electrical Engineering,
ECAD,
Electrical Design
Posted Jan 4, 2010, by Michael Stamper
What is EWIS? EWIS stands for Electrical Wiring Interconnection System which can be defined as at set of electrical connections and signals between devices and modules and all of their associated termination parts which are necessary for their installation. In other words, this defines the set of electrical diagrams and cable harnesses that are installed in an airplane or a helicopter that make all … Read More
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Electrical Wiring Interconnection System,
Electrical Engineering,
EWIS,
Capital Topology,
CHS,
Aerospace Design,
Wire Harness,
Electrical Design,
Electrical Distribution System,
ECAD,
EE
Posted Dec 21, 2009, by Paul Johnston
Standards inject certainty into your working life. Last week I wrote about how the development of standards and the easiest pathway to adoption of them. Adherence to standards is an integral part of successful engineering. The most attractive standards:
lack complexity - are easy to understand - clear and straightforward for a person like you
turn out to be robust for the niche in which you operate - … Read More
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DSI,
Design System Interface,
ECAD,
Automotive Design,
Formboard,
Capital H,
IESF,
Aerospace Design,
Wire Harness,
EE Standards,
Capital Harness Systems,
Electrical Design,
CHS,
Electrical Distribution System,
Capital Harness Bridges,
Electrical Engineering,
Capital Harness Classic
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