The TRIZ Journal Article Archive - 2008

September

Welcome to the September 2008 Issue of The TRIZ Journal!

By Katie Barry, Ellen Domb, Paul Filmore and Marco de Carvalho

This month we welcome Marco de Carvalho and Paul Filmore to The TRIZ Journal's editorial panel. Each has been a contributor of articles in the past and we look forward to their continuing to bring their expertise to The TRIZ Journal as authors and editors.

Integrated Conceptual Design With TRIZ

By Kai Ming Yu, C.T. Lau, K.L. Tong and W.K. Wong

Try an integrated approach for inventive idea generation and multi-criteria decision-making. TRIZ is used for generating idea systematically for technical problems, while superiority and inferiority ranking is used for alternative selections.

TRIZ Concepts in Limited Slip Differentials for SUVs/RVs

By Gafurov Alisher and Pyoun Young Shik

Differentials help provide vehicular stability and mobility in sport utility and recreational vehicles, but problems exist with those currently on the market. The authors used TRIZ to evaluate a simplified ideality for a new design.

TRIZ and 40 Business Survival Imperatives

By Gennady Retseptor

Based on his research, development, engineering and quality management, the author has attempted to formulate business survival imperatives using the 40 inventive principles of TRIZ. These imperatives may help developing businesses succeed and grow.

Student Corner: Practical Applications of Air Balloons

By Abram Teplitskiy

All children are fond of playing different games with air-filled balloons and air bubbles. This article discusses applications of balloons, some of which were developed by students.

New Editorial Panel's TRIZ Journal Highlights
The TRIZ Journal now has two new editorial panel members: Paul Filmore and Marco de Carvalho. Both have authored articles in The TRIZ Journal – here are some of their finer moments.