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Lessons Learned in the Introduction of TRIZ at Siemens Automation and Drives

Successes of TRIZ

Introduction of TRIZ

Initial Situation

Innovation Tool Academy

Siemens A&D

TRIZ-Conference 2007Frankfurt, 06.11.2007

Dr.-Ing. Robert AdunkaAutomation and Drives ST2

TR Lesson Learned in the Introduction of TRIZ into Siemens A&D


Invention on Demand

Dr. Adunka, 06/2007, Seite 2© Siemens AG 2007 - Änderungen vorbehalten

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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%



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

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Patents

Protection and expansion of the patent portfolio

Produce new applicationpatents

Occupy „White spaces“ with patents

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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

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List withpossibleinventiondisclosures

Brainstorming

Introduction of TRIZMorphologic Box

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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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Invention disclosures of the last years

Source: CT IP Customer ReportA&D GG world-wide

Report Date: GJ 99/00 – 05/06

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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

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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


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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