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Last updated: May 1, 2026

Why Hardware Projects Stall: Avoiding ‘Failure to Launch’ [Podcast]

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

In episode 236 of China Manufacturing Decoded, Adrian is joined by Paul Adams from Agilian to discuss a problem that catches out many companies developing new hardware products: Why do some projects stall before they even really start? The product … Continue reading →

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How to achieve firmware protection in manufacturing at scale?

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Renaud Anjoran

When hardware moves from prototype to production, one of the hardest questions founders and engineering teams face is this: how do you maintain firmware protection in manufacturing when someone else is building your product? For many electronic products, firmware is … Continue reading →

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Prototype ≠ Production: The Million-Dollar DFM Mistake [Podcast]

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Adrian Leighton

One of the most common and costly mistakes in hardware development is assuming that a successful prototype means a product is ready for mass production. It is an understandable assumption. The prototype works. The parts fit. The product functions as … Continue reading →

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Before You Hire Freelance Hardware Engineers: 4 Safeguards

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Renaud Anjoran

A common pattern we see: a startup hires several low-hourly-rate freelance hardware engineers (mechanical, electronics, and/or firmware engineers) from different countries like Jordan, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc. Work seems to progress…until it doesn’t. Typical failure modes include: Designs that can’t be … Continue reading →

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Unpacking the Product Requirements Document [Podcast]

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Adrian Leighton

In this episode, Adrian and Renaud talk about the pivotal role of the Product Requirements Document (PRD) in hardware development. They break down the essential elements of a PRD, exploring how it aligns teams, improves design clarity, and ensures product … Continue reading →

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8 Tips For Software Companies Bringing A New Hardware Product To Market

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Adrian Leighton

Renaud and Andrew talk about how to develop hardware products specifically for software companies used to using an agile design approach (often SCRUM) for software products that now need to create a new hardware product to support their business (such … Continue reading →

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