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Lessons Learned in the Introduction of TRIZ at Siemens Automation and Drives
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Introduction of TRIZ
Initial Situation
Innovation Tool Academy
Siemens A&D
TRIZ-Conference 2007Frankfurt, 06.11.2007
Dr.-Ing. Robert AdunkaAutomation and Drives ST2
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Mission
A&D Business Fields
Siemens A&D Manufacturing Automation Process Automation Electrical Installation for Buildings
Market volume: 49 bill. EURSales growth: 9%
Market volume: 40 bill. EURSales growth: 14%
Market volume: 22 bill. EURSales growth: 5%
A&D is a world leader in all fields of automation and drivesfor applications in industry and infrastructure
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Systematically from Problem to Solution
Empiric Path
Methodical Path
flash of genius
Solution
ProblemInitial Situation
The methodical path moves step by step to the solution and covers thereby the whole solution space
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Invention on DemandThree workshop concepts
Patentson Demand
Invention on Demand
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Patents
Protection and expansion of the patent portfolio
Produce new applicationpatents
Occupy „White spaces“ with patents
Go
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Innovationon Demand
Solutionson Demand
Ideas for the solution of technical problems during develop-ment or from customer requests
Check to be realized ideas for novelty and cover it by patents if possible
Innovation of products, services and applications
Product concepts with new attractive features
Cover with patents
Alternative solutions Products
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Solutions on Demand
Input Workshop Output
technicalproblem
History of trialsfor solutions
Solutions bycompetitor
List orspreadsheetwith theevaluated orweightedalternatives
List withpossibleinventiondisclosures
Brainstorming
Introduction of TRIZMorphologic Box
1 2 3
TO Effects
TO Principles
TO Product analysis
TO Process analysis
TO Feature transfer
Analogies
TO Prediction
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To find a concept –with and without methodical approach
selection
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Test phase: Does methodic thinking help our organization to come up with ideas?A&D ST2’s Invention on Demand Workshops in the fiscal year 2005/2006 show a clear success.
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Source: CT IP Customer ReportA&D GG world-wide
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Number of workshops by type
A total number of 25 workshops where conducted.In these 244 employees attended.
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Used methods – kind
Professional methods
Basic, easy-to-learn methods
Basic, easy-to-useevery-daymethods
Advancedmethods
Methods Appl. SoD IoD PoDBrainstorming 25 10 7 8Morphologicax Box 25 10 7 8Gallery-method 24 10 6 8Mindmapping 23 10 6 7DeBono: Random Entry 9 3 2 4TRIZ Contraction / 40 iP 7 5 2TOPE Feature Transfer 4 4TRIZ System Operator 3 2 1Metaplan-Technique 3 1 2TOPE Effects 3 2 1TRIZ TESE 2 1 1Coffeehouse 2 2WOIS Megatrends 2 2TOPE Function Analysis 2 1 1TRIZ MKZ-Operator 2 1 1DeBono: Fokus 2 1 1TOPE Process Analysis 2 2TOPE Prediction 2 2WOIS GALFMORBUS 2 2Point evaluation 2 2WWCD 1 1DeBono: Provocation 1 1TOPE Principles 1 1TRIZ ARIZ-85B 1 1TRIZ Innoy. Sit. Quest. 1 1Catalogue of effects 1 1DeBono: Six thinking hats 1 1Weigthed point evaluation 1 1
Level of Methods
Number of methods increases
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Used methods – kind
Edward de Bono
Classical TRIZ
Modern TRIZBased on TRIZ
Kind of Methods:
Methods Appl. SoD IoD PoDBrainstorming 25 10 7 8Morphological Box 25 10 7 8Gallery-Method 24 10 6 8Mindmapping 23 10 6 7DeBono: Radom Entry 9 3 2 4TRIZ Contradiction / 40 iP 7 5 2TOPE Feature Transfer 4 4TRIZ System Operator 3 2 1Metaplan-Technique 3 1 2TOPE Effects 3 2 1TRIZ TESE 2 1 1Coffeehouse 2 2WOIS Megatrends 2 2TOPE Function Analysis 2 1 1TRIZ SCT-Operator 2 1 1DeBono: Focus 2 1 1TOPE Process Analysis 2 2TOPE Prediction 2 2WOIS GALFMORBUS 2 2Point evaluation 2 2WWCD 1 1DeBono: Provocation 1 1TOPE Principles 1 1TRIZ ARIZ-85B 1 1TRIZ Innov. Sit. Quest. 1 1Catalogue of effects 1 1DeBono: Six thinking hats 1 1Weigthed point evaluation 1 1
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Improve existing
Task: Improvement of cable fastening
Problem description:
There are a number of different
cable fastening devices used in
power converters to satisfy the
needs of different mounting
surfaces. Each has a different
assembling strategy.
Improve the situation!
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Solution to the problem
Assembly improved
Easy cable assembly Good design for holes Good design for sheet metal
Use of the method “Feature transfer”
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Reduce costs
Task: Reduce costs of 3SB1 lock
Problem description:
The 3SB1 lock uses a micro
switch for the key detection and
a unique assembly for the
connection to the wires.
Micro switch
Socket
3SB1
Reduce the costs and make design smaller for new 3SB3 lock!
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Initial design Siemens / CES and new design
Functionality: +Manufacturing: -
Functionality: -Manufacturing: +
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Use of innovative principle 7: „Matrjoschka“
Functionality: +Manufacturing: +
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Solution to the problem
3SB1 3SB3
Manufacturing costs reduced
Former design Parameter New design30 V / 0,5 A Switch. capacity 400 V / 10 A
NC special switching elementVulnerable to dirt
Tapping NC/NO standard switching elementProtected in switch cabinet
Extra sizeNo accessory useable
Form and size Standard sizeStandard accessory usable
Key is in lock when at 0 position Key ejection Key is ejected in 0 position
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Knowledge levels of methods
Level 0: Awareness of methods
Level 1:Use ofbasic methods
Level 2:Use ofadvanced methods
Level 3: Use of professional methods
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The Innovation Tool Academy –The Creative Analyst profession
Professional course (15 days)In
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Advanced course (5 days)Innovation Tool Academy
Basic course (5 days)
Introduction course(0.5/1.5 days)
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Innovation Tool Academy –tests and certificates
Introduction course
Basic course
Professional Creative Analyst
Innovation Tool Academy
Certificate of Achievement
Advanced course
Basic Test
Prof.Test
Adv. Test
Professional course
AdvancedCreativeAnalyst
BasicCreativeAnalyst
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Address: Siemens AGAutomation and DrivesSiemens AG A&D ST2Gleiwitzer Str. 555D-90475 NürnbergGermany
Contact: Dr.-Ing. Robert AdunkaTel.: +49 (911) [email protected]
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