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A Brief Intro to MAHD

Agile for Hardware is a game-changer for developing physical products and systems. It leverages the proven benefits of agile over traditional processes that software teams have embraced. Since its launch in 2017, the Modified Agile for Hardware Development (MAHD – pronounced /mad/) Framework has helped countless teams to speed up product development, prioritize customer value, and achieve superior outcomes. By aligning with agile principles while adapting tactics to suit the unique demands of hardware development, this framework empowers teams to excel in their pursuit, enabling them to:

Adapt to new insight, but allowing designs to freeze
Accommodate the range of disciplines and functions needed for hardware development (including SW)
Manage lead times, dependencies, schedules & production needs
Integrate seamlessly with stage-gate, SAFe™ and other processes

Looking to develop more valuable solutions… faster? The MAHD Framework could be the perfect fit for your needs.

A MAHD Walkthrough

This 4-minute video walks you through the benefits and key elements of the MAHD Framework.

"If you’re using agile in hardware development—whether through the MAHD Framework or not—you’ve likely already adapted your methods, or will need to soon."

Dorian simpson - founder mahd framework

Evolution of MAHD: Call for 4.0 Input

The MAHD Framework has evolved significantly since its launch in 2017. With your feedback and by helping companies implement the MAHD Framework across diverse industries to enhance agility and accelerate innovation, we continue to learn and improve. Each release allows us to refine the framework and introduce new concepts, tools, and learning aids—such as IPAC Iterations and enhanced reporting methods in MAHD 2.0, and the MAHD Mastery Zone learning portal in MAHD 3.0. Join us in shaping MAHD Framework 4.0 and contribute to its next evolution!

Get a Brief Overview of the MAHD Framework

Overview of the benefits and key elements of the MAHD Framework and how to get started.

Learning Opportunity for Individuals and Teams

Join us to learn how the MAHD Framework can help your team accelerate your development efforts with higher value solutions.

New Whitepaper:
Agile Frameworks Comparison

Learn how MAHD, SAFe and other scaled Agile approaches compare and which is best for your situation.

What Is Meant by "Hardware?"

While MAHD includes “Hardware” in its name to clearly differentiate the approach from SW-based methods such as Scrum, the MAHD Framework is ideal for products and systems that include a combination of mechanical, electronic, and software elements. Industries and product categories that have implemented the framework:

Electronics and semiconductors
Industrials products and systems
Medical devices and systems
Automotive, robotics and other industries

More Companies
Are Going MAHD

The MAHD Framework is quickly being adopted by leading companies in a wide range of industries and has been found to quickly deliver solutions faster, with predictable results and higher customer value overall traditional product development methods.

“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.

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.

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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.