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Why Hardware Startups Fail at Component Obsolescence
Hardware entrepreneurs often obsess over design and manufacturing, but the silent killer of long-tail hardware products is component obsolescence. In this episode, we examine how a mid-sized robotics startup recently faced a production halt because a single microcontroller chip was discontinued by its semiconductor supplier. We break down the lifecycle management strategies that successful companies use to future-proof their bills of materials, including proactive end-of-life notifications, second-sourcing protocols, and the hidden costs of redesigning enclosures to fit newer components. If…
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