Mechanical Engineering Specialist | Multiphysics Simulation Techniques | Systematic Problem Solving
Unlocking Innovation: From Concept to Impact with TRIZ It was a quiet afternoon just before the Christmas holidays when my Technology Director, Markus Gersdorff approached me with a critical challenge: "We need a mixing unit that outperforms our current system and can simultaneously mix a minimum of four gases." This complex problem occupied my thoughts, even after I left the office. That evening, while preparing mushroom soup, I realized I had forgotten to add salt. As I stirred the soup to achieve uniform salt distribution, it struck me: how was I ensuring the homogeneity of the mixture? By rotating the spoon left and right, I achieved an even mix. This was my eureka moment. The following day, I dove into developing the concept and evaluating its feasibility. After a week of intense research, design, and simulations, I successfully modeled the gas mixing process. I prepared the prototype for presentation after the New Year, and with guidance from my Department Director , Martin Dauelsberg, validated the results. At the start of the New Year, my Technology Director was impressed with the design, highlighting its significant impact on system performance. He then recommended I undertake TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) training. Although unfamiliar with TRIZ, I quickly embraced its methodologies. Valeri, my TRIZ instructor, always emphasized, "Someone somewhere has already solved this problem (or one very similar to it). Creativity is now finding that solution and adapting it to this problem." This perspective has been transformative. Under Valeri's guidance, I completed my TRIZ Level 1 and Level 2 certifications, greatly enhancing my problem-solving capabilities and driving innovation. #Innovation #Engineering #SystemsDesign #TRIZ #ContinuousImprovement #TechnicalExcellence #Markus Gersdorff #Martin Dauelsberg #Valeri Souchkov
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