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A Brief Intro to MAHD

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:

  • 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

If you’re 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."

Get a Brief Overview of the MAHD Framework

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

Learning Opportunity for Individuals and Teams

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What Is Meant by "Hardware?"

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

Companies that have successfully implemented the framework include:

  • Electronics and semiconductors
  • Industrials products and systems
  • Medical devices and systems
  • Automotive and suppliers
  • Robotics and automation
  • Telecommunications equipment
  • Consumer products
  • Energy and power equipment
  • Test and measurement
  • Custom engineering and more

What Is Meant by "Hardware?"

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

Industries where companies that have successfully implemented the framework include: 

  • Electronics and semiconductors Industrials products and systems
  • Medical devices and systems
  • Automotive and suppliers
  • Robotics and automation
  • Telecommunications equipment
  • Consumer products
  • Energy and power equipment
  • Test and measurement
  • Custom engineering and more

What Is Meant by "Hardware?"

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

Industries where companies that have successfully implemented the framework include: 

  • Electronics and semiconductors Industrials products and systems
  • Medical devices and systems
  • Automotive and suppliers
  • Robotics and automation
  • Telecommunications equipment
  • Consumer products
  • Energy and power equipment
  • Test and measurement
  • Custom engineering and more

Who's Going mahd?

The MAHD Framework is quickly being adopted by leading companies in a wide range of industries ranging simple mechanical devices to complex systems.

“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 less waste, and streamlined decisions, teams go up to 50% faster to deliver products on budget and on time.

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Valuable Solutions

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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Optimize Resources

Early visibility into project needs and risks allows you to manage cross-discipline resources more efficiently, especially shared roles that can create bottlenecks.

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Deeper Collaboration

Starting with the MAHD On-ramp and through each project Iteration, cross-discipline teams collaborate to solve problems and deliver on project milestones.

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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 this comprehensive 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.