Hardware Product Realization in the age of AI Chapter 2: Defining Product Realization and New Product Introduction

In the previous chapter, the concepts of agile hardware product realization were introduced along with the idea of the ten best practices. Before diving into the details of these, there are a few basics to understand. In this chapter Product Realization will be defined at a high level as well as the ideas behind a New Product Development Introduction (sometimes written as NPDI) framework.

Hardware Product Realization in the Age of AI

Last year, a staggering 78% of businesses reported using AI (Stanford AI Index). This wave of adoption is transforming every sector and hardware is no exception. Agile product realization is entering a new era, where AI has the power to accelerate, streamline, and reshape how products go from concept to market. In this series, we’ll dive into insights from the soon-to-be-released updated book [...]

Join Us at Build Better 2025!

We’re proud to sponsor Build Better 2025 — Instrumental’s annual summit for engineering and operations leaders building complex electronics across industries. This year’s event will be hosted aboard the historic USS Hornet in the Bay Area, and we’d love for you to join us there.

The Unconventional Path to US Manufacturing Success – Paramit

From the late 90s to the mid-2000s, I had a front-row seat to the immense global pressures facing US-based manufacturers while running operations for Paramit Corporation, a Silicon Valley high-tech manufacturing company. Despite those headwinds, we grew Paramit from $12 million to $100 million, eventually leading to a $1 billion acquisition. It was a true business and financial success story, [...]

How to Reduce Tariff Costs and Strengthen Your Supply Chain

If you’re navigating global supply chains, tariffs can be a major threat to your bottom line. That’s why Product Realization Group (PRG) recently hosted an in-depth conversation with international trade expert Deep SenGupta, founder and CEO of DSG Global. In this live discussion, moderated by PRG’s Michael Keer, Deep shared eight actionable strategies to reduce tariff exposure and build a [...]

Can you avoid tariffs by moving your factory?

This conversation delves into the complexities of supplier relationships and the challenges faced when transitioning manufacturers. The speakers discuss the importance of competition among suppliers, the necessity of clear documentation, and the implications of tariffs on supply chains.

Manufacturing in an Age of Tariffs: San Jose Hardware Meetup Returns to Spanner with Product Realization Group

It’s a complex time for hardware professionals. On one hand, there’s a renewed surge of interest in hardware and deep tech from investors and founders. On the other, global trade tensions and evolving tariff policies are making supply chains more unpredictable than ever. At this event, we’ll hear from industry leaders who are helping companies navigate these challenges and explore strategies [...]