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To help you innovate…why not consider agile product development?

We’ve made some impressive strides from both a societal and industry perspective in the face of this unrelenting pandemic. While the Aerospace and Defence (A&D) industry has been hit exceptionally hard, we will emerge stronger, better and faster.

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The good news is we are seeing plenty of innovation. Electric propulsion, for example, is quickly emerging as a new energy alternative, not only because it’s safer and easier to maintain, but also because it’s a green energy solution. Whether we’re talking electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs), air taxis or commercial aircraft, electric propulsion will soon be here. Furthermore, space is no longer the sole domain of big corporations and big government. Suddenly, it’s the new frontier for smaller and smarter companies.

Introducing agile product development into your organisation

How does our industry embrace innovation and complexity, while staying fleet of foot? The answer is agile product development. Today’s agile product development represents a modern approach to product lifecycle management (PLM), providing an extremely well-planned process and program, with a host of design, test and manufacturing advantages. Consider the following...

Read the full article in DPA's November issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.