2026 Cable & Wire Harness Competition - Regional Qualification Estonia
Showcase your cable and wire harness skills
The 2026 Cable & Wire Harness Competition - Regional Qualification Estonia will take place on 15-16 October 2026 at TalTech University (Main Lobby) in Tallinn, Estonia.
The competition invites skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to demonstrate their expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, and assembly - all under the requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620, the industry standard for cable and wire harness assemblies.
Participants will compete under timed conditions for 60 minutes using identical materials and tools, with results evaluated by certified IPC judges.
Competition for Professionals
15–16 October 2026
Each competitor must produce a fully functional wire harness assembly within the time limit, in accordance with the provided drawings and standards.
Judging criteria
- Crimp accuracy and quality of terminations
- Correct routing, labeling, and bundling
- Compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
- Overall appearance and functionality
- Speed of completion
All tools and materials will be supplied. Participants should wear ESD-safe clothing or a company-branded coat, if available.
Competition Resources
Download the Bill of Materials and review the rules and judging criteria:
Prizes for Professionals
The winners will receive cash prizes:
- First place €300
- Second place €200
- Third place €100
The 2026 Estonia Champion will be invited - with expenses covered by the Global Electronics Association - to compete in the CWH World Final at electronica in Munich, Germany, in November 2026.
Registration Details
- There is no cost to participate.
- No Global Electronics Association membership is required.
- Registration is open to professionals who work with cable and wire assemblies.
- Complete the registration form to reserve your competition slot.
- A confirmation email will be sent to you at a later stage to specify your time slot to compete.
Register for the Professional Competition →
Questions?
Contact Anatolii Kazmin: anatoliikazmin@electronics.org
Venue Information
TalTech University (Main Lobby) - Thomas Johann Seebeck Department of Electronics, School of Information Technologies, Ehitajate tee 5, Tallinn, 19086, Estonia
Region: Europe
Ehitajate tee 5
19086 Tallinn Harjumaa
Estonia
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) | Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) | Tallinna Tehnikaülikool
Ehitajate tee 5
Tallinn, 37 19086
Estonia