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TRIZ Resource Center

TRIZ is a popular, scientifically based inventive problem solving process. It is based on the idea that there are universal principles of invention that are the basis for creative innovations that advance technology. Once these principles can be identified and codified, they can be used to make the process of invention more predictable. TRIZ is widely used today to improve products, services, and systems. It greatly reduces the time to produce breakthrough ideas and inventions.

This TRIZ resource center is designed to help you to find the best information, tools, resources and strategies to help you utilize this powerful problem-solving and product development methodology in your organization!

TRIZ ARTICLES


Think TRIZ for Creative Problem Solving
This excellent article by Ellen Domb Ph.D. explains how the principles of TRIZ can be applied to creative ideation and problem solving.

What Innovation Is: How Companies Develop Operating Systems for Innovation
Howard Smith, CTO of Computer Sciences Corporation's European Group, and author of the book, Business Process Management: The Third Wave, gives his view of the direction in which innovation is developing, and the significance of modern TRIZ in that future.

Using TRIZ with mind maps
This white paper from the Mindjet (MindManager) website explains how structure, relationships, colors and other attributes of mind maps make them a perfect companion to TRIZ problem solving.

TRIZ Solution Cards: An effective catalyst for innovative problem solving and generating ideas
TRIZ Solution Cards are a structured yet fun way to help you think through your problem or situation from a number of fresh perspectives. Read on to learn more about this fascinating creativity tool!

Systematic innovation using TRIZ
TRIZ problem-solving techniques can serve as a highly effective catalyst for creativity during problem solving and brainstorming processes (PDF file, 521K).

What is TRIZ and how can it be used in problem solving or brainstorming?
TRIZ is a problem solving and brainstorming technique that has been growing in popularity, especially among design engineers. What is TRIZ, and why is it such a powerful tool for product development and other business applications? Read this article to find out!

 

OTHER RESOURCES


What is TRIZ?
A good overview of TRIZ, from the TRIZ Journal Web site.

TRIZ papers and presentations
A comprehensive library of TRIZ articles, PowerPoint presentations and other information about this powerful problem-solving and product development methodology.

TRIZ FAQ
A comprehensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about TRIZ, from CREAX, an innovation consulting firm.

 

TRIZ SOFTWARE


Creax InnovationSuite
The CREAX Innovation Suite consists of 4 components: Matrix2003 - an up-to-date matrix of TRIZ factors - business and management best practices, technical problem solving and evolutionary potential radar plots.

Innovation WorkBench - Ideation International
Ideation International is the leading provider of innovation software based on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ). The Innovation WorkBench provides a comprehensive set of tools for problem solving and innovation, using TRIZ methods.

TriSolver Idea Generator & Manager
TriSolver is an easy-to-use software for creative solutions of technical or management problems, using TRIZ methods. TriSolver may be used by individuals or teams in brainstorming sessions or workshops.

TRIZ Digital Assistant
TRIZ Digital Assistant TM puts the power of systematic innovation in the palm of your hand. Conveniently enabling you to solve technical contradictions anywhere you take your PDA.


TRIZ BOOKS


The Innovation Algorithm: TRIZ, Systematic Innovation and Technical Creativity

Genrich Altshuller
A milestone in the development of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), this book is the result of over twenty years of research and analysis. Altshuller details TRIZ's problem solving algorythm (ARIZ) that can produce innovation of the highest order. Saturated with profound thoughts, insights, and examples, this book is regarded by many as Altshuller's magnum opus, his handbook for a creative and technological revolution.

Buy it!


Simplified TRIZ: New Problem Solving Applications for Engineers & Manufacturing Professionals

Kalevi Rantanen and Ellen Domb
This hands-on guide describes an "international" version of TRIZ, a problem-solving method first developed in Russia some 40 years ago, and appearing outside Russia in the 1990s. Coverage includes understanding the need for new tools, forming a mental model, enriching the new model and gaining new information, applying the model to specific problems, evaluating the model, and modifying the general process to work in one's own experience. The authors demonstrate the use of TRIZ to enhance Six Sigma, Constraints Management, Supply Chain Management, QFD, and Taguchi methods.

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An Introduction to TRIZ

Stan Kaplan, Ph.D.
A brief theoretical description of numerous Classical TRIZ tools with examples of their use. This publication serves as a primer in the Ideation/TRIZ Methodology. Topics covered include Levels of Solutions, Laws of Development of Engineered Systems (aka Patterns of Evolution), Technical and Physical Contradictions, Separation Principles, SU-Field Theory, and Analysis of Useful and Harmful Effects in Systems. 44 pages, including contradiction matrix and 40 inventive principles.

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TRIZ: Through the Eyes of an American TRIZ Specialist

Dana W. Clarke Sr.
The guide to using the Basic Premises of TRIZ from the first American to be certified as a TRIZ Specialist by The International Association of TRIZ. Written for the scientist or engineer, this book is a must read for the new strudent of TRIZ and an excellent reference for the TRIZ practitioner.

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Systematic Innovation: An Introduction to TRIZ

John Terninko, Alla Zusman and Boris Zlotin
This exciting new book presents the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ), a process that will provoke a breakthrough in your thinking patterns and the way you approach problem solving. The pillar of TRIZ is that contradiction can be methodically resolved through the application of innovative solutions. By practicing the methods presented in this book, you will increase innovation and radically improve design. Discover the "science" of creativity!

Buy it!


 
TRIZ NEWS & NOTES

Innovation In the Material Cost of the 8mm Camcorder Using Triz

Using Lean Methodology with TRIZ

TRIZ problem solving methodology spreads throughout Boeing

Tips for Inventive Problem Solving

Seven (TRIZ) Habits of Highly Effective People

Great article about TRIZ

 
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