European Wire Harness Competition - 2026
For the first time in Europe, the Global Electronics Association introduced the Cable & Wire Harness Competition with regional events located in various countries. We are proud to provide you with the results of these competitions and look forward to seeing this competition grow throughout Europe. The Association is grateful to the Cable & Wire Harness Competition Partners & Sponsors for their generous support: WHMA-Wire Harness Manufacturers Association, Phoenix Contact, Reeco, Weller Tools, JBC Soldering, and Almit.
Cable & Wire Harness Competition 2026 – UK Regional Qualification Results from Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
For the first time in Europe, Global Electronics Association introduced the Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics tradeshow in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
The competition welcomed skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to compete under professional, IPC-WHMA-620 standard requirements at the Global Electronics Association Europe Booth.
Throughout the competition, participants demonstrated expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, soldering, and assembly while producing a fully functional wire harness within a 60-minute time limit. Competitors worked from provided drawings using identical tools and materials.
Completed wire harnesses were evaluated by certified Master IPC Trainers (MITs) in accordance with the IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards. Judging criteria included quality of terminations, crimp accuracy, correct routing and bundling, current continuity, overall appearance, functionality, and speed of completion.
UK Cable & Wire Harness Competition Results
First Place, UK Regional Champion: Adam Fidura, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (United Kingdom) –scoring 405 points out of 500 maximum possible points.
Second Place: Mikolaj Klimczak (United Kingdom) – scoring 343 out of 500 points
The successful completion of the UK CWH Regional Qualification represents an important milestone for the Cable & Wire Harness Competition, establishing a strong foundation for future CWH events across Europe throughout the year.
We would like to thank our local supporter/sponsor for the UK competition, IPC-licensed training Center ART-Advanced Rework Technologies.
Upcoming Cable & Wire Harness Competition – France
Cable & Wire Harness Competition 2026 – UK Regional Qualification Results from Southern Manufacturing & Electronics
For the first time in Europe, Global Electronics Association introduced the Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) at Southern Manufacturing & Electronics tradeshow in Farnborough, United Kingdom.
The competition welcomed skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to compete under professional, IPC-WHMA-620 standard requirements at the Global Electronics Association Europe Booth.
Throughout the competition, participants demonstrated expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, soldering, and assembly while producing a fully functional wire harness within a 60-minute time limit. Competitors worked from provided drawings using identical tools and materials.
Completed wire harnesses were evaluated by certified Master IPC Trainers (MITs) in accordance with the IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards. Judging criteria included quality of terminations, crimp accuracy, correct routing and bundling, current continuity, overall appearance, functionality, and speed of completion.
UK Cable & Wire Harness Competition Results
First Place, UK Regional Champion: Adam Fidura, Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology (United Kingdom) –scoring 405 points out of 500 maximum possible points.
Second Place: Mikolaj Klimczak (United Kingdom) – scoring 343 out of 500 points
The successful completion of the UK CWH Regional Qualification represents an important milestone for the Cable & Wire Harness Competition, establishing a strong foundation for future CWH events across Europe throughout the year.
We would like to thank our local supporter/sponsor for the UK competition, IPC-licensed training Center ART-Advanced Rework Technologies.