Technology & Design
Development

Research and Development

Promoting research and development with due consideration for the future.

At SEWS-E we believe that technology is the engine of the future and the very source of business growth. From its origins as a copper business, our parent company Sumitomo Electric Industries has developed a wide range of technological bases.  We aim to continue to create new technologies and products with due consideration to the future needs of our customers and of society.

Technology & Design Innovation

Sumitomo Electric Group companies create a working environment which both encourages and supports innovation, enabling its work force to turn good ideas into tangible assets.

Our teams are mobilised to develop wiring harness related products which will contribute to Greener, Safer and more Comfortable living.

Technology for the Future

Superior technologies and product quality is what we offer.

Our product line stands out from the competition. We offer Wiring Harnesses, Pipe Harnesses for Hybrid Vehicles, Electric Wire, Connectors, Terminals, Centre Panels, Junction Blocks, and Electronic Control Units. As part of our services for wire harness developments, we manage delegated tasks for new component test, validation, and part approval process, which may include full design and development support in function of each customer’s preferences for responsibility sharing. Our experience with error proof assembly, low and High Voltage electrical testing and assurance of dimensional conformity contributes to the assembly, safety, and reliability of our customer’s electrified vehicles.

Towards the group aim of realizing

‘LIVING IN SAFETY AND COMFORT ON OUR GREEN PLANET’

the Automotive Segment growth themes for mobility include products and services of special interest to SEWS-E such as:

Materials for Electrified Automobiles and weight reduced materials
Driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems

Sumitomo Electric Group companies create a working environment which both encourages and supports innovation, enabling its work force to turn good ideas into tangible assets. Our teams are mobilised to develop wiring harness related products which will contribute to Greener, Safer and more Comfortable living.

Sumitomo Electric Group continues to invest in research and development, with annual Research and Development investment increasing to €780M over the 3 years up to 2025.

SEWS-E continues to develop its operations in accordance with Sumitomo Electric group principles, “Pursue Top Technology and create new value through innovations” and “Contributing globally to a green society with the integrated capabilities of Sumitomo Electric Group.”