Continuous Hardware Ops (CHOPS): The Future of Hardware Development and Engineering Innovation
- Authentise Team
- Aug 12
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 26
Why Hardware Innovation Is Stuck – And How Continuous Hardware Ops Changes Everything
For decades, hardware development has been stuck in the same cycle:
Silos.
Paper trails.
Teams reinventing the wheel every single project.
Meanwhile, software has been sprinting ahead - shipping updates daily, learning continuously, and capturing every decision in context.
Why is hardware still moving like it’s 1995?
That’s the question we set out to answer in our latest whitepaper.
The Problem with Today’s Hardware Development Process
Every new hardware project, whether in defense, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing, faces the same uphill battle:
No context. The “why” behind previous decisions—materials, geometries, processes—gets lost.
Start from zero. Even experienced teams repeat the same mistakes because no one can trace what was tried before.
Long timelines. Linear processes stretch months or years while threats and markets evolve in real time.
The result? Billions wasted, critical programs delayed, and a pace that just can’t keep up with modern demands.
“We’re done with starting from zero. This is the start of continuous hardware ops.”
There’s Another Way: Introducing Continuous Hardware Ops (CHOPS)
Imagine a delivery model that:
Keeps every decision and insight live, searchable, and traceable.
Replaces silos with a continuous loop from idea to part.
Lets teams build on each other’s knowledge instead of starting from scratch.
This isn’t a theory. It’s happening right now.
What You’ll Learn in the Whitepaper
Without spoiling the details, here’s a taste of what’s inside:
How a new category - Continuous Hardware Ops (CHOPS) is redefining hardware development.
Real examples from defense and advanced manufacturing where CHOPS is already cutting lead times and improving traceability.
The role of digital DNA (DDNA) in finally breaking free from “version 1.0” every single time.
If you’re tired of the old, slow way of building things, you’ll want to read this.
Ready to See What’s Next?
This whitepaper pulls back the curtain on how engineering and manufacturing are about to change forever.
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