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Modified Agile for Hardware Development
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Introduction to
the MAHD Framework™

Hardware-based teams can get the same benefits from agile over traditional processes that SW teams have discovered. Launched in 2016, the Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD) Framework has helped hundreds of teams apply agile methods to develop products faster, with more focus on customer value.

  • Adapting to new insight, but allowing designs to freeze
  • Accommodating a range of disciplines (including SW)
  • Managing lead times, dependencies, schedules & production needs
  • Integrating seamlessly with stage-gate, SAFe and other processes

Learn more about the advantages of agile for hardware and how you can get started below.

More Companies
Are Going MAHD

The MAHD Framework is ideal for manufactured products  that include a combination of mechanical components, electronics and software elements. The Framework is quickly being adopted by leading companies in a wide range of industries.

“The MAHD Framework is the only Agile methodology that truly understands hardware.”

Why Go MAHD?

The MAHD Framework provides proven benefits for projects that range from incremental product improvements to complex innovative solutions.  

Go Faster

With more focused development activities, reduction of risk and less waste, teams go up to 50% faster to deliver products on budget and on time.
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Deliver More Valuable Solutions

With MAHD methods, teams target the most valuable product attributes and use short learning cycles to ensure solutions satisfy customer needs and exceed expectations.
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Optimize Resources

Early visibility into project needs, areas of risk and required skills allows you to manage cross-discipline resources more efficiently, especially key shared project roles that can create bottlenecks.
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Deeper Collaboration

Starting with the MAHD On-ramp and through each Iteration of the project, cross-discipline teams collaborate to identify risk, find the best solutions and deliver on project milestones.
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A MAHD Overview

Download this 6-page overview to earn about the MAHD Framework and how its unique elements provide the benefits of agile while meeting the needs of HW development teams.

A Brief Introduction to the MAHD Framework

The MAHD Framework has at its core the elements to successful execute agile projects from vision to launch and additional elements can be added to transform your whole company to become an agile organization. Browse the MAHD Implementation Roadmap to see how your skills and agile rollout can evolve.

Where Should You Go Next?

Many companies desire the benefits of Agile and have even tried directly applying Agile for SW methods to hardware-based product efforts with limited success. To learn more about the MAHD Framework, and how it can accelerate your NPD efforts, download the Intro to MAHD e-book or contact us to schedule a discussion of your situation.

Learn More About MAHD

Download the Introduction to MAHD E-book to learn about the key elements of the MAHD Framework  including how to initiate projects, the MAHD On-ramp and tips to get started going MAHD.

Is MAHD Right For You?

The fastest way to learn if MAHD is right for you is to request a 45-minute overview and discussion of your situation. Whether you currently use Stage-Gate, Lean, SAFe or other methods, we can help you quickly learn the unique benefits of the MAHD Framework

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