The TRIZ Journal Article Archive - 2007

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August

Welcome to the August 2007 Issue of the TRIZ Journal!

By Katie Barry, Ellen Domb and Michael S. Slocum

August is yet another month full of TRIZ news and stories to share. As ever, we share articles that cover a variety of TRIZ topics, including a TRIZ game for children, a different way to look at su-field analysis and another paper presented at TRIZCON2007.

Super Effects: The Synergistic Effects of TRIZ

By Gunter R. Ladewig and Robert Lyn

Just one trend of evolution (out of more than thirty) can be used as a competitive weapon. Trends not only tell us where our products are on their evolutionary journey versus a competitor’s product, for example, but also where products must evolve.

Generalized Solutions for Su-Field Analysis

By Xiaoming Mao, Xueqing Zhang and Simaan AbouRizk

To help users carry out su-field analysis and find the right problem-solving solutions in an easy manner, this paper summarizes/condenses the 76 standard solutions into seven general principles with graphic demonstrations and examples.

Protecting the Interior Surface of Sewage Pipelines

By Abram Teplitskiy, Igor Endovtsev and Igor Shpachenko

As a result of bacterial activity, the strength of pipelines’ concrete weakens and leads to the destruction of pipes. An effective ways to protect this arching (vaulting) part of pipelines is to spray the pipeline interiors with protective solutions.

Kraev's Korner: Overcoming Mental Inertia - Lesson 11

By Val Kraev

This "obliging" previous experience keeps us on the same beaten track and suggests old solutions that do not provide any innovative results. During the creative process of searching for new solutions, mental inertia can exert a negative influence.

Student Corner: Whiz Kids Create Award-Winning TRIZ Game

By Phil Keenan

We invented a fun, simple game to teach kids how to invent and problem solve, based on TRIZ principles. TRIZ was a complex methodology for engineers and so to eliminate complexity we used the principals of Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokemon and Digimon cards.