Milad Maleki and Markus Thut of Hitachi Energy Ltd. describe the methods and challenges of Agile hardware development in high-power semiconductor manufacturing.
They discuss the RoadPak project's journey- a technology supporting electric mobility industries, including Formula E and Formula 1.
They adapted an Agile model to evolve product and manufacturing processes simultaneously.
The team used sample iterations to refine RoadPak's development and received fast feedback from customers.
They engaged customers early using rapid prototyping and laser-cut parts to accelerate the feedback process.
The most crucial success factors in Agile hardware development are cross-functional teams, clear communication, and focus on dedicated resources.
The book Scrum Essentials: Agile Software Development and Agile Project Management by Troy Dimes serves as an adaptable foundation for those interested in Agile hardware development.
Markus Thut is a lead engineer, and Milad Maleki is the Head of R&D for high-power semiconductors at Hitachi Energy.