“TRIZ: The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” June 2016 Meeting “TRIZ: The Theory of Inventive Problem Solving” Speaker: Ross Blanton Boeing Date: 21 June 2016 Time: Lunch 11:00 a.m., Presentation: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: DRS Technologies, 201 Evans Lane, St. Louis Abstract: TRIZ is widely regarded as the world’s most powerful and comprehensive method for innovative problem-solving. It was virtually unknown outside of the Soviet Union before the fall of the Berlin Wall, and is still unknown to most engineers in the United States. TRIZ is based on the idea that for any type of problem that needs to be solved, a problem like it has already been solved. To capture the way problems have been solved, over 3 million patents have been studied to date. TRIZ is normally used to solve problems related to engineered systems, but is also used for business, social, economic, and other types of systems. The presentation will consist of a high-level overview of TRIZ and its benefits, with an emphasis on how it relates to systems engineering. Also, a full example of a TRIZ solution will be presented. Speaker bio: Ross is a mechanical engineer with a passion for innovation. He’s named on 4 U.S. Patents and 2 U.S. Patents Pending. His formal education includes B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering, and graduate certificates in Project Management and Software Design & Development. Other credentials include Registered Professional Engineer in Missouri and Certified TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) Practitioner. RSVP: Reservations are required. Non-DRS visitors must contact Mike Araiza (MAraiza@drs.com) for lunch count and DRS badging for non-DRS attendees. Cost: Free for INCOSE members, donation requested from non-members