The Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD pronounced /mad/) Framework provides the benefits of Agile, but supports the needs of physical product development.
SW teams have discovered Agile methods increase customer focus, accelerate time-to-market and enhance collaboration. Hardware-based teams can also get big benefits over traditional processes, but since Agile wasn’t designed for physical products, a modified approach must:
Adapt to new insight, but freeze designs
Account for the range of disciplines (incl. SW)
Manage lead times, schedule & production
Define products, not just user stories
Learn about the MAHD Framework with this five-page executive overview.
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The MAHD Framework is ideal for products that include a combination of mechanical components, electronics and software. It can be scaled from simple projects to complex systems and full portfolios.
“The MAHD Framework is the only Agile methodology we’ve seen that truly understands hardware.”
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Transforming a process is never simple. In addition to changing methods and tools, it also requires a change of attitude, culture and daily way-of-working. To learn about the MAHD Framework, a good place to start is to download the Intro to MAHD e-book and the Coffee Maker series of nine steps, which explains how agile methods and tools can be used for physical products from concept to launch. To see how the framework can be scaled to complex projects and whole product lines, explore the Complete MAHD Framework with the interactive guide.
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The best way to learn if the MAHD Framework can improve your ability to deliver better new products faster is to try it.
What’s unique about HW? Do roles need to change? We’ve answered the top 25 questions we receive in the MAHD FAQ.
This video provides a short overview of what makes MAHD different than typical agile for software. You’ll quickly learn about the key elements of the MAHD Framework and the benefits of agile methods over waterfall development.
Learn about the Complete MAHD Framework and how to scale MAHD for complex projects and whole portfolios.
Follow the JavaBrew team as they use MAHD methods to develop and launch a new smart coffee maker. Was agile effective?
Learn more about the MAHD Framework with our 9-step guide. Each step shares the principles, roles, methods and tools of Agile for Hardware.
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