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Improving Lift/pump Stations Using TRIZ
07/05/2007 | Editor
A significant problem in all technological processes is reducing energy expenditures. One way to solve this problem is to apply energetically self-sufficient technological processes – for example, through the use of a siphon.Read More
TRIZ in Industrial Technology Education
07/05/2007 | Editor
TRIZ provided a powerful systematical approach for a technology graduate student to approach a problem regarding fuel cell research. TRIZ education is a valuable part of students’ programs of study and helps them find solutions to unfamiliar problems.Read More
Problem Situation Specification
02/04/2007 | Editor
Specifying the problem situation is fundamental to the problem-solving process. Problem situations can be divided into two main types to reformulat solutions.Read More
Comparing Problem Solving in Nature and TRIZ
02/04/2007 | Editor
Design in nature (bionical solutions) can help with TRIZ tools and improve the ability of TRIZ to solve problems. The objectives of biology and engineering are similar: functionality, optimization and cost effectivenessRead More
Evaporating Contradictions – Coupled Contradictions
02/04/2007 | Editor
Many contradictions are inevitably present and connected to one another in any system; solving one contradiction impacts other contradictions in the system. One aspect of the problem can be framed to create multiple solution generation opportunities.Read More
Student Corner: the Art of Invention in Art
02/04/2007 | Editor
The inspiration for invention comes from many different avenues, including art. Art can help expand people’s imaginations by bringing a different perspective to the forefront of an individual’s mind.Read More
Welcome to the April 2007 Issue of The TRIZ Journal!
02/04/2007 | Editor
This month two themes predominate: 1) formulating a problem so that it is easy to decide which tools to use to solve the problem and 2) using familiar tools in a wide variety of applications.Read More
Applying TRIZ in Information Technology Outsourcing
05/03/2007 | Editor
TRIZ techniques can be applied in the information technology outsourcing industry for both software engineering and invention of new business models. The TRIZ laws of technical system evolution can be used to predict market trends.Read More
Creating Flow Using 5s and TRIZ
05/03/2007 | Editor
5S (sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain) is one of the pillars of Lean manufacturing. TRIZ overcomes system disorganization by following the patterns of evolution and looking at the functioning of the objects.Read More
Call for Papers
05/03/2007 | Jiri Drabek
The Mexican TRIZ Association (AMETRIZ) announces a call for papers for the Second Iberian and Latin American Conference on Technological Innovation.Read More
Evaporating Contradictions – Physical And/or Technical
05/03/2007 | Editor
Making a choice between a physical or technical contradiction is in itself another contradiction. When in any either/or discussion, the best answer is that a) we are asking the wrong question and b) adopting a both/and approach is preferable.Read More
Welcome to the March 2007 Issue of The TRIZ Journal!
05/03/2007 | Editor
The saying in the Northern Hemisphere is that March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, so it makes sense that The TRIZ Journal has a roaring assortment of TRIZ papers from five countries on three continents this month.Read More
Student Corner: the Gift of Serendipity
05/03/2007 | Editor
Some people think that chance is the main factor behind inventions. If that is true, we need only wait for the proper chance. Serendipity is the ability to use inadvertently-received information for discoveries and inventions.Read More
Where to Study TRIZ
05/02/2007 | Editor
Since the 2004 Edition of the TRIZ Future Conference we have been working to create a reference database that includes information on all of the educational instututions involved in the research, application and dissemination of TRIZ.Read More
Student Corner: Reuleaux Triangle
05/02/2007 | Editor
Engineers started to use the Reuleaux Triangle to solve technical problems in different areas of life. The Triangle is a constant width figure based on an equilateral triangle that almost forms a square when rotated on its axis.Read More
Application of Rca+ to Solve Business Problems
05/02/2007 | Editor
This paper presents a basic process for solving business and management problems using a combination of classical TRIZ and additional techniques to organize a systematic approach to all phases of the problem solving process.Read More
Welcome to the February 2007 Issue of The TRIZ Journal!
05/02/2007 | Editor
We’ve enjoyed a great first month with the new design of The TRIZ Journal! We are grateful that so many readers have responded to our request for feedback and encourage you to keep your comments and suggestions coming this month, too.Read More
Applying the Law of the Completeness of a Technological System to Formulate a Problem
01/01/2007 | Editor
The complete technological system (CTS) is a useful teaching template for the use of analogy in problem solving, to help students understand the relationship between their own problem, an example and an abstract principle.Read More
Updated: the TRIZ Homepage in Japan
01/01/2007 | Editor
"A Novel Joint Structure to Realize Welderingless Pipe Structures" and "Using TRIZ in Project-Based-Learning Assisted by CAE and Manufacturing Experiences" have been updated and are now viewable.Read More
Holistic Value Framework – Creating Right Value Streams Using TRIZ and Other Concepts
01/01/2007 | Editor
Lean Thinking is widely accepted as a philosophy and technique for eliminating waste from processes. Several TRIZ techniques can add value to Lean, creating a holisitic value framework suitable for process analysis, optimization and alignment of processes to their end-objectives.Read More