TRIZ And Taguchi Methods At A World-Class Winery & Vineyard

Timothy Quartly-Watson Renaissance Vineyard and Winery (RVW) ~ (530) 692-2225 Virtual Winery Tour Web Page: www.renaissancewinery.com

IDEAL SYSTEMS AND OBJECTIVE FUNCTIONS. At RVW we strive to produce ideal products. In TRIZ, an ideal system is one that “performs its function … Read More

Case Studies in TRIZ: Helicopter Engine Particle Separator

Darrell Mann Industrial Fellow Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bath Bath, BA2 7AY, UK Phone: +44 (1225) 826465 Fax: +44 (1225) 826928 E-mail: D.L.Mann@bath.ac.uk

Introduction

Modern day helicopter powerplants are highly sophisticated pieces of … Read More

Puzzle Solutions

The TRIZ Journal ran a problem by Yakov Skir in the October 1998 issue. The following is a solution provided by Mr. Skir:

To solve the problem of Universal Socket Wrench you have, first, to use the Principle of Dynamics: … Read More

TRIZ Solves A Reliability Problem Concerning A Space Shuttle Class Main Engine

Zinovy Royzen, President TRIZ Consulting, Inc. Seattle, Washington (206) 364-3116 zroyzen@aol.com http://members.aol.com/zroyzen/triz.html

ABSTRACT

TRIZ is the Russian acronym for The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving. TRIZ is a unique knowledge-based technology for … Read More

Guided Technology Evolution (TRIZ Technology Forecasting)

Victor R. Fey, Eugene I. Rivin 30120 Northgate Lane, Southfield, MI 48076 USA 248-433-3075 · Fax 248-433-1039

1. Introduction

Effective and efficient development of new generations of products and processes is the mighty weapon in the … Read More

Application of TRIZ and Taguchi Methods: Two Case Examples

First published in the Proceedings of the Taguchi Methods Conference, 4th Total Product Development Symposium, 1998, American Supplier Institute

By: Dr. Leslie Monplaisir, Rajesh Jugulum and Mahfoozulhaq Mian Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Wayne State University, Detroit MI 48202.

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Problem-Solving and Other Antidotes for Psychological Inertia

by James Kowalick, President Renaissance Leadership Institute and TRIZ University (www.trizuniversity.com) (530) 692-1944 ~ E-mail: headguru@oro.net

When there is a “difficult” problem to solve, the problem is difficult just because there is usually some barrier that prevents … Read More

Invention and Development of the “Synergistic” Motion System

Klaus L. Cappel, P.E.

Introduction: Processes of Invention

Evidence is accumulating to show that the processes of invention and innovation can be analyzed and classified. Implementation of the insights thus gained may lead to a more effective use of … Read More

TRIZ: Infinite in All Directions

By Michael S. Slocum, Ph.D. TRIZ Scientist Principal and Chief Scientist The Inventioneering Company*

(*Adjunct Assistant Professor North Carolina State University) 714.641.0677 slocum1946@aol.com

PROLOGUE

This column is the first in a series that will … Read More

Increase Creativity to Improve Quality

Ellen Domb, Ph.D. The PQR Group, 190 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786 USA +1(909)949-0857 FAX +1(909)949-2968 ellendomb@compuserve.com https://the-trizjournal.com

There are many definitions of quality, and there are many definitions of creativity/ innovation. The two leading philosophers of quality … Read More

THE BLUE FACE

Key Words: research problem inverting.

You know the principle of research problem solving: instead of solving the problem of “why” – you solve the problem of “how”. Instead of “Why does this effect come?” – “How to make this effect?”

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Report from the International TRIZ Conference, Nov. 17-19, 1998

A personal perspective

Ellen Domb, Ph.D. The TRIZ Institute, 190 N. Mountain Ave., Upland, CA 91786 USA +1(909)949-0857 FAX +1(909)949-2968 ellendomb@compuserve.com

The International TRIZ Conference was held Nov. 17-19, 1998, in City of Industry, California, USA, … Read More

Organic TRIZ on the Farm

John Terninko Responsible Management, Inc.

Abstract

What Genrich Altshuller did for inventive problem solving, Bill Mollison of Tasmania did for sustainable agriculture. Central to the philosophy and methodology of Mollison’s Permaculture … Read More

Case Studies in TRIZ: A Comfortable Bicycle Seat

Darrell Mann Industrial Fellow Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bath Bath, BA2 7AY, UK Phone: +44 (1225) 826465 Fax: +44 (1225) 826928 E-mail: D.L.Mann@bath.ac.uk

Introduction

Bicycle seats are uncomfortable. According to Scott Adams … Read More

Technology Maturity Using S-curve Descriptors

by Michael S. Slocum, Ph.D. Chief Scientist / TRIZ Scientist The Inventioneering Company Costa Mesa, CA 714.641.0677 slocum1946@aol.com

Abstract

Macro-level evolution as a function of time can be … Read More

TRIZ Puzzles and Examples: Part 1 – Plane Wing Walking

PLANE WING WALKING

Key Words: flight, lifting, plane, resource.

When solving real technological problems, it’s important to find the field resources of the given situation. Now we’ll have a piece of training in looking for … Read More

An Interview with Boris Zlotin: TRIZ Scientist

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Michael S. Slocum, Ph.D. TRIZ Scientist The Inventioneering Company Adjunct Assistant Professor North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695 (714) 641-0677 slocum1946@aol.com

On the 10th of October 1998, I enjoyed the pleasure … Read More

The 39 Features of Altshuller’s Contradiction Matrix

Ellen Domb

+1(909)949-0857 FAX +1(909)949-2986

with Joe Miller, Ellen MacGran, and Michael Slocum

The contradiction matrix, one of the first tools of TRIZ, remains one of the most popular. (Ref.1) The matrix itself, and the 40 … Read More

Theory of Inventive Problem Solving Pedagogy in Engineering Education, Part I

By Timothy G. Clapp, Ph.D., P.E. Professor College of Textiles North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC 27695 (919) 515-6566 tclapp@tx.ncsu.edu

Michael S. Slocum, Ph.D.* Principal and Chief Scientist, The Inventioneering Company 2820 Drake Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 … Read More

Case Studies In TRIZ: Halving The Number Of Bolts Around A Flange Joint

Presented at the Invention Machine European Users Group Meeting, Munich, Oct. 1998

Darrell Mann Industrial Fellow Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Bath Bath, BA2 7AY, UK Phone: +44 (1225) 826465 Fax: +44 (1225) 826928 E-mail: D.L.Mann@bath.ac.uk

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