Construction and application of TRIZ based CAI system

TRIZ, the Russian acronym for Theory of Inventive Problem Solving, is a powerful problem-solving tool by providing a systematic approach for “innovation”. A Computer Aided Innovation (CAI) system based on TRIZ was constructed to implement technology innovation for the New Product Development (NPD) engineers in this article, which consists of two modules, namely, Knowledge Management (KM) module and innovation process module. KM module was used to manage internal knowledge of enterprise, and innovation process module provides innovation principles and methods for R&D engineer. The whole CAI system was constructed to utilize the internal and external knowledge effectively, also to bring a structured process for problem-identification, problem-solving and solution-generating during NPD process. An engineering application example demonstrates how this system provides innovation support for Precision Complex product.