Data Analytics Applied to Automotive Wiring Harness (Electrical Distribution Systems)

This paper presents the development of a tool for automatic analysis and evaluation of vehicle electrical and electronic systems projects based on data science, in order to detect and suggest optimization opportunities related to cost, weight and efficiency of the electrical distribution circuits of developed or under development projects. On the cost side of vehicular electrical distribution cabling, the project has the potential to bring a great financial return, as it is not uncommon for the responsible company, be it the supplier or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), to err on the side of caution and oversize the project. This approach is often taken as a preventive measure to mitigate any potential design problems that may arise from a leaner design. Considering all challenges inherent to harness development process as electrical harnesses manufacturing complexity and the material amount that is often oversized in design, respecting all the development phases, it is recommended to develop an optimized electrical distribution tool.