Since 2017, the Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD – pronounced /mad/) Framework has helped countless teams speed up product development, prioritize customer value, and achieve superior outcomes.
The Framework leverages agile principles, while adapting the tactics to the unique demands of hardware development. This allows teams to get the benefits of agility, while enabling them to:
If you’re looking to develop more valuable solutions… faster, the MAHD Framework could be the perfect fit for your needs.
The MAHD Framework is optimized for products and systems that include a combination of mechanic, electronic, and software elements.
What’s Unique about Hardware?
Software agile methods often fall short for hardware development due to key differences:
Despite these challenges, hardware projects can still achieve significant benefits from agile principles—when the methods and tactics are specifically tailored to meet hardware needs
The MAHD Framework has been successfully implemented in industries such as:
We understand that every industry faces unique challenges, such as compliance, stringent quality standards, complex supplier dependencies, and rigid contracts. Transitioning from traditional phased development systems can feel daunting, especially when software-focused agile methods fall short in addressing these complexities.
The MAHD Framework bridges this gap, delivering the benefits of agile methods while providing the governance required to meet any industry challenge.
To learn how MAHD might apply to your industry and solutions along with case studies, contact us for a complimentary review of your situation.
The MAHD Framework is quickly being adopted by leading companies to deliver higher value… faster
Short overview of the benefits and key elements of the MAHD Framework and how to get started.
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The MAHD Framework provides proven benefits for projects that range from incremental product improvements to complex innovative solutions.
With more focused development activities, systematic risk reduction, and early trade-off decisions, teams can go up to 50% faster to deliver products on budget and on time.
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With MAHD methods, teams target the most valuable product attributes and use short learning cycles to ensure solutions satisfy customer needs.
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Contrary to the belief that agile is too flexible to meet target schedules, the right methods can deliver far greater predictability than traditional approaches.
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Starting with the MAHD On-ramp, cross-discipline teams work together to solve problems and deliver on project milestones. This collaboration continues throughout each project iteration.
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Investing in process improvement should drive measurable business results. Based on experience and customer feedback, the MAHD Framework consistently accelerates time-to-market—delivering solutions 25% to 50% faster—while increasing customer value and reducing costs. This yields significant financial benefits to organizations by:
To estimate how the ROI of your projects can be improved with the MAHD Framework, use our Project ROI Estimator to compare NPV results of traditional methods vs a MAHD approach.
Many companies seek the benefits of Agile and have attempted to apply software-based Agile methods to hardware product development, often with limited success. To discover how the MAHD Framework can accelerate your NPD efforts, download the Intro to MAHD e-book or contact us to discuss your needs.
Download this 20-page comprehensive Introduction to MAHD E-book to learn about the key elements of the MAHD Framework including how to initiate and execute agile for hardware projects.
The fastest way to learn if MAHD is right for you is to request a 45-minute overview and discussion of your situation. We can provide an overview of the MAHD Framework and help you determine if MAHD is a good fit for your goals.
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