About this ebook
Hardware doesn’t have to be slow.
Rapid Iterative Development offers a clear, practical framework for bringing the speed and adaptability of agile software methods into the world of hardware. Whether you're designing electronics, robotics, or complex mechanical systems, this book shows how to reduce cycle times, respond faster to test results, and move from concept to production without losing quality.
It draws on real practices used by leading engineering teams—focusing on short feedback loops, modular prototypes, integrated digital tools, and collaborative workflows that prioritize learning and progress over perfection.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Identify bottlenecks in physical development cycles
Build systems for continuous testing and feedback
Align engineering teams for faster, more confident iteration
Bridge the gap between simulation and physical validation
Adapt agile thinking to manufacturing realities
If you’re involved in building physical products and want to move faster without cutting corners, this book will help you rethink your process—and deliver results.
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About the author
Gareth Morgan Thomas is a qualified expert with extensive expertise across multiple STEM fields. Holding six university diplomas in electronics, software development, web development, and project management, along with qualifications in computer networking, CAD, diesel engineering, well drilling, and welding, he has built a robust foundation of technical knowledge.
Educated in Auckland, New Zealand, Gareth Morgan Thomas also spent three years serving in the New Zealand Army, where he honed his discipline and problem-solving skills. With years of technical training, Gareth Morgan Thomas is now dedicated to sharing his deep understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a series of specialized books aimed at both beginners and advanced learners.
