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Introduction to Inventive Problem Solving in Engineering EGN5040
14/02/1998 | Editor
Professor D. Raviv, Department of Electrical Engineering Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL 33434 USA ravivd@acc.fau.edu
1. Description Common problem solving methods will be briefly discussed, followed by an introduction to TRIZ (Russian acronyms for Systematic Inventive Thinking). Introduction to … Read More
Developing games for kids of 3-4 years old
11/02/1998 | Editor
Gregory Frenklach
gregoryf@avx.co.il
I don’t know any TRIZ specialist, who didn’t dream to teach his own kids to solve the inventive problems. And I’m no exception. So I tried to teach my little daughter. … Read More
How to Teach Physical Effects in Game Manner
08/02/1998 | Editor
Gregory Frenklach
gregoryf@avx.co.il
The aim of the game is to refresh the knowledge of students about physical effects. I taught it in Byelorussia (former USSR) and then in Israel, when I worked in Jerusalem … Read More
Creativity in a Russian Elementary School (An Interview with Tatiana Vassilevna Zakharov and Her Director)
05/02/1998 | Editor
by
Ruth Atkins*, Interviewer for The TRIZ Journal *Director, New Product Development, RLI (916) 692-1944 ~ E-mail: headguru@oro.net
(Editor’s note: Ms. Atkins conducted this interview while stationed in St. Petersburg. She speaks, reads and translates Russian fluently. Ms. Zakharov and … Read More
Conference Report: “Bringing the Fuzzy Front End into Focus”
15/01/1998 | Editor
Ellen Domb, Editor The TRIZ Journal 190 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786 USA +1(909)949-0857 FAX +1(909)949-2086
TRIZ was featured at the Product Development Management Association’s conference “Bringing the Fuzzy Front End into Focus,” December 15-17 in Scottsdale, AZ. The … Read More
Efficient Use of the DTC Operator
10/01/1998 | Editor
Gregory Frenklach gregoryf@avx.co.il
The DTC (dimensions, time, cost) operator is aimed at breaking the psychological stereotypes which are connected with an object to be improved (a car, for example).
According to the DTC operator rules we change:
Efficient Use of the System Operator
08/01/1998 | Editor
Gregory Frenklach gregoryf@avx.co.il
The System Operator is one of the main TRIZ instruments and, of course, one of the best instruments for systematization of thinking.
According to the System Operator we have to take into account not only … Read More
Input-Output Trimming Operator (I-O-T)
06/01/1998 | Editor
Gregory Frenklach gregoryf@avx.co.il
The Input-Output Trimming Operator is one of the best instruments for stating the correct problem, when we need to develop new concepts for existing machines, devices or their components.
We can consider every machine as a chain … Read More
The QFD, TRIZ and Taguchi Connection: Customer-Driven Robust Innovation
03/01/1998 | Editor
John Terninko, Ph.D. Responsible Management Inc. & Ideation International Inc. The Ninth Symposium on Quality Function Deployment, June 10, 1997
Abstract
Taguchi’s approach to robust designs has been in North America since 1981. QFD arrived in 1984, … Read More
CREATIVITY BREAKTHROUGHS WITH CHILDREN USING HIGHER LEVEL THINKING
01/01/1998 | Editor
by James Kowalick, Ph.D. Technical Director
The Leonardo da Vinci Institute (a division of RLI, Inc.) P.O. Box 659, 9907 Camper Lane Oregon House, California 95962 Voice: (916) 692-1944 Fax: (916) 692-1946
Revolution … Read More
RAPID CONCEPTION OF NEXT-GENERATION TRANSDERMAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS AND NEXT-GENERATION DRUGS
20/12/1997 | Editor
The End of Technology Chaos
by Gernot Mueller, M.D., President James Kowalick, Ph.D., P.E., Technical Director BioFutures Incorporated
Abstract
BioFutures Inc. … Read More
Windshield/Backlight Molding
18/12/1997 | Editor
Squeak and “Buzz” Project
TRIZ Case Study
This paper was presented at the American Supplier Institute Total Product Development Symposium on November 5, 1997
Levels of Solutions
16/12/1997 | Editor
By Kalevi Rantanen TRIS OY Brahenk. 9 E 18 FIN-20100 TURKU, FINLAND phone/fax +358 2 251 1623 E-mail: kalevi.rantanen@pp.kolumbus.fi http://koti.kolumbus.fi/~kalran/
Introduction
Classification of engineering solutions by an inventive level is a … Read More
Virtual Manufacturing and Knowledge-Based Design: Society of Automotive Engineers Topical Technical Conference
14/12/1997 | Editor
Ellen Domb, Editor The TRIZ Journal
Introduction
The SAE Topical Technical Conferences focus on specific issues, and bring together diverse experts in the field with people active in implementation of the methods being discussed. … Read More
Robust Development and Design for a Nuclear Reactor Terminal Gland for Use on the Centurion Class Submarines Using Invention Machine Corporations’ TechOptimizer
05/12/1997 | Editor
Prepared by: Dr. Michael S. Slocum, P.E. Senior Staff Engineer International Space Station Special Products September 1997
I. Abstract
New requirements for reactor penetrators has reflected increased performance and reliability conditions. The evolution … Read More
TRIZ Case Studies: Report on the Total Product Development Symposium
03/12/1997 | Editor
Ellen Domb, Editor The TRIZ Journal 190 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786 USA +1(909)949-0857 FAX +1(909)949-2086
Introduction
The American Supplier Institute presented the Third Annual International Total Product Development Symposium November … Read More
TRIZ and Next Generation Drug Delivery Systems
27/11/1997 | Editor
Interview with Gernot Mueller, M.D.,
President BioFutures Inc.
ABSTRACT
Almost half of the venture capital in the U.S.A. is channeled into the life sciences and biomedical engineering systems. Dr. Mueller’s firm, BioFutures Inc. (BFI) has a complete … Read More
THE TRIZ APPROACH – Case Study: Creative Solutions to a Human Relations (HR) Problem
23/11/1997 | Editor
by James F. Kowalick, President & Director The Leonardo da Vinci Institute, division of RLI, Inc. 9907 Camper Lane, P.O. Box 659, Oregon House, CA. 95962 Voice: (916) 692-1944 ~ Fax: (916) 692-1946 ~ Email: headguru@oro.net
Introduction. The oldest living … Read More
Brain, Computer and the Ideal Final Result
05/11/1997 | Editor
By Kalevi Rantanen TRIS OY Brahenk. 9 E 18 FIN-20100 TURKU, FINLAND phone/fax +358 2 251 1623 E-mail: kalevi.rantanen@pp.kolumbus.fi http://koti.kolumbus.fi/~kalran/
Introduction
Two features characterize top class companies who produce Word Class quality: customer approach and creativity. The need … Read More
How to Bring TRIZ into Your Organization
05/10/1997 | Editor
Ellen Domb, Ph.D. and James Kowalick, Ph.D., PE
The TRIZ Institute
190 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786 USA
(909)949-0857 FAX (909)949-2968 e-mail: editor@the-trizjournal.com
TRIZ will give your organization the … Read More