9 Windows helps us think in space and time

Functional Modeling is a powerful tool that drives innovation and improves engineering systems. Using the System Functional Model tool in the PRIZ Innovation Platform, engineers can analyze components, identify inefficiencies, and develop innovative solutions. This article demonstrates functional modeling through an example of an IC interconnection layer, showing how it simplifies systems, cuts costs, and boosts performance. You’ll discover how this method can enhance your engineering outcomes and guide your innovation process. Some housekeeping To innovate and improve your engineering system, start by creating a Functional Model and performing a functional analysis. Functional Modeling is the most effective method for:…

In today’s rapidly changing world, innovation is not just a luxury or a path to growth; it’s a necessity for survival. To illustrate this, let’s step back in time to the story of Robinson Crusoe, the shipwrecked man who found himself stranded on a deserted island. Crusoe had to innovate constantly to survive, and his story highlights the essence of innovation in action. Similarly, modern organizations face a daily survival challenge requiring structured innovation. The article encourages organizations to go beyond traditional brainstorming and instead adopt systematic, meaningful innovation to achieve sustainable improvements and thrive in competitive environments. The PRIZ…

We’re pleased to introduce our new Project Creation Assistant, designed to enhance your approach to problem-solving initiatives. This valuable tool addresses an important issue we’ve recently identified: many people don’t view problem-solving as a project-worthy endeavor. As a result, they often resort to traditional brainstorming methods, which have been shown to be ineffective and rarely yield viable solutions. Without a structured approach, we tend to address symptoms rather than root causes, potentially creating more problems than we solve. The Project Creation Assistant guides you through organizing your thoughts and defining your challenge, setting the foundation for a successful problem-solving journey….

Would you agree to lower your standard of living? Would you give up the internet, cell phones, air-conditioned apartments, etc.? I believe you wouldn’t. If you want to continue enjoying your current living conditions, you need to support innovation and do everything possible to keep it going. Innovation must continue. Don’t expect someone else to innovate for you. No, all of us, humanity as a whole, should be innovative everywhere and anytime to make our lives better. It’s important to mention that innovation always solves existing problems. This article discusses how to innovate, find the best tools for innovative thinking,…

When a task force is working on a problem, it is important to understand the context and objectives of the project. This understanding helps the team approach the problem more effectively and efficiently. Furthermore, when utilizing AI assistance throughout the project, the context and objectives become even more crucial, as the quality of AI’s output depends on the data provided. This is exactly why we have introduced the context for every project. Understanding the Context Understanding the context of a problem-solving project involves gaining insights into the industry, department, and goal of the project. It allows the task force to…

At PRIZ Guru, we understand the challenges engineers face when it comes to finding relevant information to solve complex problems. Hours of searching through countless articles, purchasing resources, and sifting through irrelevant content can be frustrating and time-consuming. How often have you needed just a single paragraph from an article, wasting precious time in the process? We recognized the need for a more efficient solution. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of our expanded AI assistant. With its advanced capabilities, our AI assistant is here to revolutionize the way you work on your projects. Whether you need…

At PRIZ, we are dedicated to accelerating the problem-solving process with the help of our AI assistant. In line with this vision, we are excited to announce a significant enhancement to the PRIZ Platform – the integration of an AI assistant specifically designed to assist in defining problem statements. With this latest development, you now have the ability to streamline the process of building a problem statement, almost putting it on autopilot. While our goal is not to fully automate the process, our AI assistant provides conversational support. It acts as a collaborative participant, engaging in conversations with engineers to…

The word “Innovation” meets us everywhere: at work, bank, pharmacy, post office, gym, playground… “Innovation” became a brand indicating the effectiveness and success of the company. Do we clearly understand what innovation is? This article discusses the essence of innovation and the difference between innovation and process/product change, improvement, or fixing. We also discuss and describe the innovation process using the PRIZ Innovation Platform. The Ambiguity of Innovation Definitions The internet provides an abundance of different definitions and explanations of innovation. This suggests that the concept of innovation is not trivial and requires further analysis and clarification. According to the…