Custom IDC Connectors for Automated Wire Harness Assembly
“IDC technology is ideal for automation because we can place the wire across a fixed contact and use the robot to press it into a controlled, repeatable termination,” said Chris Elsworthy, Chief Technology Officer at Q5D. “Working closely with KYOCERA AVX has given us the confidence to move from standard parts toward custom IDC designs that make fully automated harness assembly even more attractive to our customers.”
Sebastian Schneider, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Connector Group at KYOCERA AVX, commented: “We are excited to be part of this collaboration, building on a strong multi‑year partnership and continuous joint development with Q5D to transform how harnesses are designed and connected. Combining our deep expertise in IDC terminals and connectors with Q5D’s automation capabilities positions us to fundamentally reshape traditional harness manufacturing. We see significant long‑term potential to replace conventional wire routing approaches while reducing connector‑side complexity and enabling meaningful system‑level cost efficiencies.”
James Webb, Kyocera AVX’s Field Applications Manager, adds, “The custom IDC concepts under development are modular and can be arranged side‑by‑side, allowing designers to scale contact count and layout for each application while minimizing material use and overall system cost.”
