The International Electronics Manufacturing Association (IPC), in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), and Sri Lanka Electronic and Electrical Manufacturers and Exporters Association (SLEEMEA), organised a Wire Harness Competition and a Technical Session on Wire Harness on April 4, at the DHPL auditorium.
IPC is a global organisation that supports Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), Printed Circuit Board (PCB) manufacturers, Cable and Wire Harness Manufacturers, and suppliers to the Electronics Industry to improve the manufacturing of electronics and to build electronics better.
Over 80 officials from Sri Lankan electronic and electrical companies attended the Wire Harness Competition and Technical Session on Wire Harness Best Practices.
The Wire Harness Competition was held in four batches after a brief introduction by Master IPC Trainer, IPC India, Krishna Kumar.
The program was coupled with interactive lectures and hands-on practical workshops. The participants gained an understanding about IPC standards’ requirements, assembly functionality, proper soldering and assembly techniques, assembly procedure adherence, and overall product quality requirements in wire harness assembly using cutting-edge tools.
Cable and wire harnesses are a vital part of an electronic and electrical manufacturing process. It is the key component for connecting the Printed Circuit Board connection with other PCBs or to external circuitry. The scope of the cable assembly industry is broad, encompassing various types of cable assemblies such as custom cable assemblies, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies, among others.
IPC Global Cable Assembly Market is forecasted to grow reaching nearly US$ 243.40 billion by 2029. The market size for cable assembly is expected to witness significant growth Asia Pacific Region due to the increasing adoption of advanced technologies such as 5G, IoT, and AI, which require high-speed and reliable data transmission. The event was the first of its kind in Sri Lanka and was significant for Sri Lanka’s electronic and electrical Industry.
While continuing this endeavour with IPC India, EDB is planning to introduce short term/medium term courses in collocation with IPC India and SLEMEA for school leavers and Vocational Educational Institutes to attract more skilled workers to the sector in the near future for the export drive.
