Explore the agile approach to hardware iteration with Luka Mustafa from IRNAS. Learn about continuous testing, rapid prototyping, and board assembly for efficient product development. Discover the benefits of agile methodology, customer reactions, and challenges of working with a young team in Slovenia.
Irness focuses on rapid hardware iteration using internal resources for quick prototype creation.
Collaboration with external experts and a focus on Zephyr RTOS helps Irness accelerate growth and streamline development efforts.
Deep dives
Innovative Hardware Iteration Approach
Luca Mustafa, the founder of Irness, discussed how his company focuses on fast hardware iteration. By building internal resources like CNC milling machines and pick-and-place lines, they can create prototypes in just two weeks. This rapid iteration process allows them to test, refine, and release products quickly, in line with an agile working methodology.
Improved Firmware Development
Irness has been enhancing their firmware development team to accelerate growth by focusing on mentorship and process improvements. They strategically concentrate on Zephyr RTOS to streamline their development efforts. By collaborating with external experts, they aim to enhance their team's capabilities and speed up internal growth.
In-House Board Assembly Efficiency
Irness excels in in-house board assembly and machining, reducing turnaround times significantly. With vertical CNC milling machines and pick-and-place lines, they can create custom boards with minimal delays. Their rapid two-week iteration timeline is supported by quick board design, manufacturing, assembly, and testing, allowing for speedy product development.
Organizational Collaboration and Iterative Processes
Irness emphasizes open design discussions, sprint-based project organization, and cross-functional collaboration. By holding regular design meetings at the start of each sprint and involving mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software teams, they ensure alignment and efficient progress. Their agile approach enables quick decision-making and course corrections, promoting effective project delivery.