New tool: Visualizing a tabular Function Model with AI

For a long time, there was an annoying interruption in my workflow: I used AI to convert a function analysis from a table into a graphic – and then had to redraw everything by hand because tables are difficult to “grasp” if you can’t see their structure. Two ideas changed that: Jochen Wessner suggested instructing … Read more

New features in the 40IP app update

The following sorting options were and are available in the 40IP app: You can select the technical contradiction using the Altschuller Matrix or Matrix2003. Another option is sorting according to Fayer’s group classification. Or you can arrange the proposed principles for resolving the physical contradiction according to Simon Litvin, in line with the prevailing doctrine … Read more

Tool for contradiction matrices: TRIZ Matrix Analyzer

A course participant had created a Heatmap-Excel file in German based on Matrix2003 to find out which innovation principles are statistically best suited to solve certain contradictions. Unfortunately, this practical tool only works with Windows, so I developed a web application in English that also provides clear results on a cell phone. You select one … Read more

Book tip: How to Deal with Failures – (The Smart Way): Anticipatory Failure Determination

Long out of print or only available electronically, two titles by Svetlana Visnepolschi are now available again in print: I am delighted to be the publisher of “How to Deal with Failures – (The Smart Way): Anticipatory Failure Determination” by Svetlana Visnepolschi in the 2nd edition. The book contains two titles: “How to Overcome Persistent … Read more

TRIZ Mastery Hub Expands with Support from MATRIZ Official

We are pleased to announce a significant development for the TRIZ Mastery Hub community: With the help of generous sponsorship from the International TRIZ Official Association – MATRIZ Official, the TRIZ Mastery Hub has been upgraded to the Business Plan for a full year. This upgrade enables several important enhancements: More learning resources With the … Read more