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In this chapter, the differences between Agile Hardware and Agile Software are explored to help you apply agile techniques to a hardware development workflow.

In this chapter the effects of the market on your product are discussed, what you think is the best version of your idea may be influenced by many factors in the markets you believe you can sell it to.

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.

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 [...]

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.

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, [...]

Global supply chains have never been more complex or more costly. While many companies focus on speed and scale, they often overlook import tariffs. 

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 [...]

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.

Switching factories or contract manufacturers can be one of the most impactful and challenging decisions a company makes. Whether it’s for cost savings, improved capabilities, or risk mitigation, making a move is never as simple as it seems.

In today's global economy, supply chain disruptions are inevitable. Companies must proactively plan for resilience and adaptability, whether due to geopolitical tensions, tariffs, component shortages, or factory challenges.

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 [...]