Cable & Wire Competition 2026 Regional Qualification Hungary
Introduced in Hungary for the first time, the Cable & Wire Harness Competition (CWH) will take place during InnoElectro 2026 in Budapest.
This competition invites skilled technicians and harness assembly specialists to demonstrate their expertise in wire preparation, crimping, splicing, and assembly — all under the exacting requirements of IPC/WHMA-A-620, the industry standard for cable and wire harness assemblies.
Participants will compete under timed conditions (60 minutes) using identical materials and tools, with results evaluated by certified IPC judges.
Competition for Professionals
Each competitor must produce a fully functional wire harness assembly within the time limit, in accordance with the provided drawings and standards.
Judging criteria include:
- 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 any).
Prizes for Professionals
🏆 1st place: €300
🥈 2nd place: €200
🥉 3rd place: €100
Registration is easy. There is no cost to participate, no membership requirements, and registration is open to all who work with cable and wire assemblies.
You will receive a confirmation email specifying your date and time to compete.
For more information, please get in touch with:
- Philippe Léonard, Global Electronics Association Europe Director – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.;
- Anatolii Kazmin, Europe Event Manager – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
