{"id":14217,"date":"2023-02-15T09:49:08","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T08:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/?p=14217"},"modified":"2024-09-18T08:29:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T06:29:27","slug":"provision-of-samples-and-pilot-production-parts-as-flexible-as-the-automotive-on-board-networks-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/provision-of-samples-and-pilot-production-parts-as-flexible-as-the-automotive-on-board-networks-themselves\/","title":{"rendered":"Provision of samples and pilot production parts \u2013 as flexible as the automotive on-board networks themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Missing samples can jeopardize development schedules<\/h2>\n<p>A day in the life of on-board network development: the \u201cbill of materials\u201d is ready for the next construction phase. All the suppliers are on schedule and have confirmed the delivery deadlines for the components required (those with B-sample status, for example). All trades are harmonized and coordinated. The vehicles can be constructed on time.<\/p>\n<p>However, on Friday afternoon the smoothly running schedule faces disruption. Control unit XY is changed, a routing path is modified, an error has crept into the umpteenth revision loop. Conclusion: the schedule for setting up the test vehicles on time is looking shaky. The ordered pilot series parts or samples are obsolete and need to be re-ordered, manufactured and delivered by suppliers under extremely tight deadlines. Some of the tools that are only designed for producing a specific quantity are being used to produce the samples. Should these tools even still be used at all?&nbsp; There\u2019s a whole list of critical issues. The entire vehicle development schedule is at stake! And this always (also) has a knock-on effect for the onboard network. Does this sound familiar? Yes, very\u2026<\/p>\n<p>In the following article, find out more about the role that samples play in vehicle development, particularly in the area of onboard networks and how the associated challenges are dealt with.<\/p>\n\t<div id=\"gap-643110809\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-643110809 {\n  padding-top: 15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"message-box relative table-of-contents-message-box\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-equal align-center\"  id=\"row-96553705\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1878117775\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\tvar dpc_lang = 'en';\n\tvar dpc_current_language = 'en';\n\tvar dpc_plugin_url = 'https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/delucks-seo';\n    var ajaxurl = 'https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php';\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-94251605\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-94251605 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<h3>Sample statuses in the automotive sector<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cManually produced samples\u201d, \u201cpilot series parts\u201d and \u201cprototypes\u201d are common terms heard during vehicle development. The automotive industry categorizes sample statuses into A-, B-, C- and D-samples. The difference between them lies in the level of prototype maturity of the components to be developed. The level of maturity increases throughout the development process until the prototypes are ready to go into production. Prototypes from the respective sample statuses are built into test vehicles and then tested.<\/p>\n<div class=\"message-box relative\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" style=\"background-color:rgb(245, 245, 247);\"><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-263558549\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1678207599\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A-sample:<\/strong> usually functional samples that are fit for purpose with limitations and have a low degree of maturity (including manually produced samples)<\/li>\n<li><strong>B-sample:<\/strong> basic sample, fit for purpose, with a high degree of maturity (can be produced on auxiliary tools)<\/li>\n<li><strong>C-sample: <\/strong>fully functional samples from series tools<\/li>\n<li><strong>D-sample:<\/strong> like C-samples, are provided by the supplier for the purpose of type approval<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1031825676\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1031825676 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<h3>Pilot series vehicles cannot be produced without samples \u2013 \u201creliability\u201d is the keyword when it comes to suppliers<\/h3>\n<p>At MD ELEKTRONIK, we have been working successfully for around 30 years with all parties involved in the area of onboard networks and supplying data cables for vehicles generally as second-tier suppliers. We soon recognized the need for flexible processes and high delivery performance and optimized these areas for the benefit of our customers. MD has structured its processes in such a way that it supports everyday life in the development and production of the &#8220;onboard network&#8221; in the best possible way.<\/p>\n<p>Various targeted measures make MD the world\u2019s most flexible assembler of data cables for vehicles. We have rolled out our production processes in all regions and can therefore offer short delivery channels. We have defined flexible processes on our series production lines for urgent pilot series, small-series and sample requirements. Manual or semi-automated production lines also help us to react at lightning speed to support our customers in meeting deadlines in the best possible way.<\/p>\n<p>At MD, for customer- and project-specific pilot test volumes with up to 100 parts, the standard lead times are 4 weeks from the date of order. These volumes are manufactured on series production equipment, fully tested, and meet the customer\u2019s specific technical requirements.<\/p>\n<h3>Last-minute changes \u2013 everyday life in the development of onboard networks<\/h3>\n<p>The development of onboard networks will continue to demand a high degree of flexibility from all parties involved. OEMs are seeking standardization through zone architecture, etc. However, it is likely that \u201camorphous\u201d onboard networks will remain the most flexible part of the entire vehicle and will therefore continue to be the most frequently affected by changes. Increasingly shorter product running times also result in tighter development schedules. So it is all the more important to have reliable partners who respond quickly to new situations and ensure adherence to the specified time frame.<\/p>\n<h3>MD ELEKTRONIK: short standard lead times and flexibility in special cases<\/h3>\n<p>MD\u2019s sample catalog reduces these standard lead times to 2-3 weeks. Our sample catalog offers 1,500 standardized items with specified lengths and configurations that are already provided for in our systems. You simply select the cable you need from our sample catalog. We deliver within 2 to 3 weeks as long as the necessary raw materials are in stock.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are also situations where lead times of 2 to 3 weeks are too long. In these exceptional cases, everyone involved needs to be extremely flexible, and the required primary materials must be made available quickly. If all the necessary raw materials are in stock and the customer gives its immediate approval, components can actually be delivered much faster. <strong>At MD, the record delivery time is 48 hours from the date of order, and this even included logistics from Europe to North America.<\/strong> Our customer&#8217;s schedule was saved!<\/p>\n<p>Do you urgently require coaxial cables, Ethernet cables or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/hsd\/\">HSD<\/a> cables to achieve your next stage of production? Better call MD!\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"message-box relative product-message-box-v2 hide-for-medium\" ><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\n\n<div class=\"row row-collapse align-equal align-center product-message-box\"  id=\"row-1110393008\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1575790011\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1207150325\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/c-klic-blog-featured-1024x722.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/c-klic-blog-featured.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/c-klic-blog-featured-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/c-klic-blog-featured-768x541.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1207150325 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1213457302\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-841598087\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-841598087 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<p><strong>Do you urgently require coaxial cables, Ethernet cables or HSD cables to achieve your next stage of production? <br \/><\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 90%;\">Better call MD!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"button primary is-outline is-smaller\"  style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t\t<span>Contact<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-882791668\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-882791668 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"message-box relative\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-bottom:30px;\"><div class=\"message-box-bg-image bg-fill fill\" ><\/div><div class=\"message-box-bg-overlay bg-fill fill\" style=\"background-color:rgb(245, 245, 247);\"><\/div><div class=\"container relative\"><div class=\"inner last-reset\">\r\n\r\n<div class=\"row align-equal align-center\"  id=\"row-2039852891\">\r\n\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1489297827\" class=\"col medium-3 small-12 large-3\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\t<div id=\"gap-1418759388\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1418759388 {\n  padding-top: 10px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1982600974\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/md_wolfgang_reitsamer_autor.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/md_wolfgang_reitsamer_autor.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/md_wolfgang_reitsamer_autor-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/md_wolfgang_reitsamer_autor-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/md_wolfgang_reitsamer_autor-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1982600974 {\n  width: 99%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\n\t<div id=\"col-154222595\" class=\"col medium-9 small-12 large-9\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\r\n\r\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 130%;\"><strong>About Wolfgang Reitsamer<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p>Wolfgang Reitsamer is Global Vice President of Sales International at MD. His role is to acquire new customers for MD and to continuously expand business with them. In recent years, he has created the organizational and technical conditions to ensure this, in particular, in cooperation with his colleagues in North America and Asia. He has over 20 years of sales experience, including 18 in the automotive industry. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\r\n\r\n\n<style>\n#row-2039852891 > .col > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pilot production parts for every sample status \u2794 Fast and flexibly supplied: coaxial cables\u2713 Ethernet cables\u2713 HSD cables\u2713<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":24166,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14217","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14217","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/21"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14217"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14217\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24339,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14217\/revisions\/24339"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24166"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14217"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14217"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.md-elektronik.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14217"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}