Every hardware company wants to accelerate product development. Engineering teams invest in better CAD tools, simulation software, rapid prototyping, and agile development methodologies to shorten design cycles and bring innovative… Read More
This is part two of the “From Demo to Done: Engineering Hardware That Actually Ships” series discussing some key high-level challenges of the hardware product development process and how to… Read More
This is part of a series discussing some key high-level challenges of the hardware product development process and how to tackle those problems so that you can mature your design… Read More
One of the most exciting parts of Hardware FYI’s Kinetic conference was the set of presentations from companies building AI tools for hardware development. Here are some of the key… Read More
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) sits at the heart of many motor control implementations, from simple DC speed control to the precise step timing required by modern stepper drivers. While generating… Read More
The annual A3 Business Forum is a premier networking event for leaders across the automation and robotics industries, hosted by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). This was my second… Read More
The race to deploy humanoid robots at scale is accelerating, with shipment forecasts projected to reach 10,000-15,000 units by 20271 and production costs dropping up to 40% year-over-year2. Yet beneath… Read More
I recently attended RoboBusiness 2025, a gathering of robotics innovators, engineers, and industry leaders focused on the latest advances in AI, automation, and robotic technologies. The event offered a unique… Read More
With the amount of attention given to robotics, humanoids, and physical AI, there are many new entrants and startups in the field. They often have great, even industry-changing ideas, but… Read More
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly proving its value in electrical engineering by automating repetitive tasks, improving efficiency, and providing quick access to relevant data. Another strength is its ability to… Read More
Software: Design Complete
Hardware: Pre-production units for design verification
MFG. Readiness: CM schedule and budget, Unit build tracking
Software: Full feature implementationHardware: Prototype 2 units with production-representative materials and processes
Quality: Build Quality PlanSoftware: Core functionality implementationHardware: Prototype 1 units with rapid prototyped components
Quality: Critical manufacturing process identificationSoftware: Architecture design: block, sequence and state diagramsHardware: Major Component definition & Proof of Concept subsystems build
Quality: Design for Manufacturing tradeoffs evaluation