How Solution Finds a Problem to Solve (Case Study)

Dallas, Texas, USA tepl@sbcglobal.net How Solution Finds a Problem to Solve (Case Study) After graduating from university, I was concentrated on my PhD research, which was connected with practical applications of nuclear methods for technological control in construction, one of … Read More

Centrality of ‘Steering Language’ to problem solving Trends of evolution case study: The development of heat induction system

By: Ahmad A. Abdalla, Sulieman M. Zobly

Ahmad A. Abdalla South-Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Luebecker Ring 2 59494 Soest, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 2921 378414 Fax: +49 (0) 2921 378404 Email: aabdallah05@gmail.com

Sulieman M. Zobly Institute … Read More

The Application of TRIZ to Technology Forecasting – A Case Study: Brassiere Strap Technology

By: Kim Lovel, Chad Seastrunk, Timothy Clapp, Ina Parker

Abstract Companies must continually develop new products or improve upon existing ideas in order to keep up with competitive markets. One tool to stimulate creative product development is TRIZ (Theory of … Read More

Rapid Innovation with TRIZ – A Case Study in Continuous Product Development

By: Shahid S. Ahmed shahid@technoserve.com.au

Abstract: The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the forward application of TRIZ to generate new inventive ideas for the solution of difficult problems, and to explain how TRIZ builds a creative momentum in … Read More

Innovation management methods and tools for sustainable product service systems (With a Case Study)

Corresponding author: Ahmad Abdalla South-Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Luebecker Ring 2 59494 Soest, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 2921 378414 Fax: +49 (0) 2921 378404 Email: Abdalla@innopse.de

Co-authors: Berthold Bitzer South-Westphalia University of Applied Sciences Luebecker Ring 2 59494 Soest, … Read More

A Case Study of Substance Field Analysis and Resource Analysis; Development of New Mosquito Traps

Kyeong-Won, Lee CTO on TRIZ Consulting at KID (Korea Item Development) Inc. & Associate Professor at Dept. Mechanical Design, Korea Polytechnic University

Abstract New mosquito traps were developed by substance-field analysis and resource analysis. At the concept development the useful … Read More

ENHANCING SWOT ANALYSIS USING TRIZ AND THE BIPOLAR CONFLICT GRAPH: A Case Study on the Microsoft Corporation

By: Dr. Rod Kuhn King By Dr. Rod Kuhn King (rodkuhnking@netzero.com) President Ideal-Solutions Management Consultancy 7625 North First Street #195 Fresno, California USA Tel.:1-559-435 2996

ABSTRACT In strategic planning, SWOT analysis is the most common technique for situation analysis … Read More

Case Study Based on TRIZ: Speedy Cutting off Valve

By: Cao Guozhong, Tan Runhua, Zhang Ruihong

Institute of Design for Innovation, Hebei University of Technology Tianjin, 300130, P.R.China Tel: +86-022-2656-4871 E-mail: cgzghx@163.com

Abstract: After investigating the operation of the TRT system of the blast furnace and analyzing the structure … Read More

ASIT case study: Documentation problem at An Indian telecom company

It started during a discussion with one of the General Managers of a telecom company in India, who was not able to figure out a vigorous solution to reduce non-compliance in documentation.

Before we start with the case and the … Read More

ASIT Case Study: Parking Problems

Editor’s note: Dr. Roni Horowitz, author of the ASIT newsletter, and a frequent contributor to The TRIZ Journal, asked his newsletter readers to contribute their case studies. Then, more than a thousand readers voted on the best cases. The TRIZ … Read More

ASIT Case Study: The Bicycle I-Lock

Editor’s note: Dr. Roni Horowitz, author of the ASIT newsletter, and a frequent contributor to The TRIZ Journal, asked his newsletter readers to contribute their case studies. Then, more than a thousand readers voted on the best cases. The TRIZ … Read More

Case Study in AD And TRIZ: A Paper Machine

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Constraint-dominated Breakthrough Innovation in a Manufacturing Process Situation (a Case Study from the Photographic Paper Manufacture Industry)

By: Ian Mitchell, Darrell Mann

Abstract All systems hit limits. All attempts to try and improve a system that has hit its fundamental limit are destined to fail. In such situations, additional improvement can only be achieved by making changes … Read More

CASE STUDY in TRIZ: ‘Global Benchmark’ Evaluation of Thermal Comfort in Sports Equipment

Simon Dewulf CREAX nv simon.dewulf@creax.com

Darrell Mann CREAX NV darrell.mann@creax.com

INTRODUCTION The research area of thermal comfort in sporting equipment has been evaluated in terms of TRIZ. The article presents a number of generically applicable … Read More

Practical Case Study of Resolving the Physical Contradiction in TRIZ; Super Water-Saving Toilet System Using Flexible Tube

By: Hong Suk Lee, Kyeong-Won Lee Hong Suk Lee (1), Kyeong-Won Lee (2) (1) KID Inc. (Korea Item Development Inc. www.innokid.com) e -mail : s-lotus@hanmail.net

(2) Dept. of Mechanical Design, Korea Polytechnic University (www.kpu.ac.kr) e -mail : lkw@kpu.ac.kr

ABSTRACT This … Read More

A Response To “TRIZ on Rapid Prototyping – a case study for technology foresight”

Richard Peyton George, Vice President WorldTech, Inc. http://www.worldtech-inc.com 1750 Tysons Blvd, 4th Floor McLean, VA 22102 (703) 904-0673 (703) 904-0689 Fax richard.george@worldtech-inc.com

WorldTech provides technology search and evaluation services for a variety of government and corporate customers and helps … Read More

TRIZ And Machine Maintenance Case Study – Part 2 – Managing Constraints And Perceptions

Darrell Mann Director CREAX nv, Ieper, Belgium darrell.mann@creax.com

Barry Winkless CREAX, Ireland bwinkless@eircom.net

Abstract This article follows on from a first paper examining the application … Read More

Case Study – Applying the TRIZ Methodology to Machine Maintenance

By: John Cooney, Darrell Mann

John Cooney Academic Researcher School of Business and Government National University of Ireland, Cork j.cooney@ucc.ie

Darrell Mann Director CREAX nv, Ieper, Belgium darrell.mann@creax.com

Barry Winkless Creax, Ireland bwinkless@eircom.net

1 Introduction For the majority of companies, … Read More

TRIZ on Rapid Prototyping -A Case Study for Technology Foresight

By: Jörg Stelzner, Carlos Palacios, Tobias Swaton

Abstract Although TRIZ is a problem solving tool, the application of TRIZ instruments supports the strategic task such as Technology Foresight. These methods provide the ability to visualize future trends and helps to … Read More

TRIZ and Case Study About Bus Seats

By Ali Sen, Korhan Arun

By Ali SEN Professor of Science of Statistics at Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey ali.sen@deu.edu.tr AND Korhan ARUN TQM MS Student at Dokuz Eylül University korhanarun@hotmail.com

The countries, which are … Read More