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Welcome to the Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies

 The purpose and function of the Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies

The Altshuller Institute for TRIZ Studies is a prestigious organization dedicated to promoting the study and application of TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving). Named after its founder, Genrich Altshuller, the institute serves as a hub for research, education, and collaboration in the field of TRIZ. 

The primary purpose of the Altshuller Institute is to advance the understanding and utilization of TRIZ principles across various industries and domains. It fosters a community of TRIZ practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts who are committed to new systems and driving innovation.

The Altshuller Institute also plays a crucial role in education and training. It provides a conduit to various educational programs, workshops, and seminars on TRIZ. These initiatives cater to individuals at all levels, from beginners seeking an introduction to TRIZ to experienced practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge.

Innovation and problem-solving are generic skills and can be applied across many different domains. Knowledge of TRIZ will help to increase the productivity of everyone who has some training in and practices this powerful methodology.

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We invite you to the Innovation events in Riga, Latvia

Innovation development by exploiting the tools of the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)

TRIZ was developed by Genrikh Altshuller since the 1940s, matured in the 1980s, and gained global spread in the 1990s. Currently, it is used worldwide by individuals and companies (e.g., Samsung Electronics, General Electric, etc.) to solve technical and business problems.

Venue: University of Latvia, House of Science located at Latvia, Riga, Jelgavas street 3

Many thanks to the great supporters of innovation and creativity who are contributing and organizing this great event.

Innovation & Creativity for Universities -- We have been working to establish formal TRIZ training in universties. All students need to be creative and innovative in the performance in acdemia and on the job. Our goal is to find universities/professors who will learn TRIZ and establish a semester course for their students. If you are interested in this opportunity, contact us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Below is an example of what we have done at Tulane University

The Altshuller Institute facilitates the training and support of the Bioengineering department at Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. The professors were very excited about the TRIZ training provided and sought practical tools to help the students with their bioengineering projects.

"For the third year in a row, Tulane University is offering a TRIZ course as part of the Graduate Engineering Curriculum. Every year, 10-15 students spanning 4 engineering disciplines learn the basics of TRIZ methods. Some will elect to sit for the certification exam to become TRIZ Associates. Graduates of the program typically become industry leaders in research, design, and manufacturing. As part of the course, students examine their past projects with the training they received and implement TRIZ conflict resolution, and compare their previous designs to the multitude of innovative solutions they could generate with the TRIZ framework." By Prof. Khaled Adjerid, Bioengineering Dept. Head

This year from that class, 5 students took and pass the official exam and have earned their Associate Certification from the Altshuller Institute. Their names are:

 Adam Xilong Bao, Koios Nicolette Shepard-Davis, Gus Elliott Morrison, Kailee Davis Oswald, and Isabella Renee Posey. My personal congratulations to these fine students for their hard work and courage to take this exam and be recognized for their accomplishments.  - R. Langevin

If other universities would like to know more about installing a TRIZ course to help their students succeed in their field of endeavor, just let us know. The Institute is ready to help you achieve your goals. TRIZ is a foundational methodology for technology innovation and is useful to all who become familiar with the tools and philosophy.

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TRIZ Training  Schedule

For the latest information about TRIZ training from various Providers, go to TRIZ Training Schedule

Inside TRIZ Article 

Does Your Quality Goal Come at a Price  

By Sean O'Boyle                                                                                           May 12, 2025

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How much quality is enough and at what cost? If the cost of corrective action is less than that of current non-compliance costs, why continue with your current procedures? If some proper training could make the difference in your bottom line, is it time to commit to improvements in your personnel’s skill sets?

In an industrial setting like manufacturing, procedures developed over time can sometimes lead to complacency. Periodically, an analysis is needed to ensure the latest available techniques and procedures are being implemented to continually improve quality and cut costs. The key to continual improvement can be as simple as securing the latest appropriate available training.

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 Updated:  Sept. 15, 2025     

Toru Nakagawa (OGU, WTSP Project Leader)   "TRIZ Home Page in Japan":     

     http://www.osaka-gu.ac.jp/php/nakagawa/TRIZ/eTRIZ/

-- Terrible climate change in Japan and over the world!!

I have updated my website "TRIZ Home Page in Japan" yesterday.
[1] "Earthquake Prediction Research Based on the TRIZ Philosophy
       (2) R&D with a Clear Vision of the Goal of Real Application"
     Toru Nakagawa,  Presented at TRIZ Symposium 2025, on Sept. 5, 2025, at Waseda University, Tokyo
    The subject of earthquake prediction is exceptional in the
      TRIZ community, although it is of interest to them just as general public in Japan.

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 Powerful solutions grow on TRIZ!

• Samsung – Uses TRIZ to drive innovation in electronics, particularly in semiconductor and display technologies.
• Intel – Applies TRIZ principles in research and development for microprocessor advancements.
• General Electric (GE) – Integrates TRIZ into product development and process optimization.
• Procter & Gamble (P&G) – Uses TRIZ to enhance product design and packaging.
• Ford Motor Company – Implements TRIZ to solve engineering and manufacturing challenges.
• Boeing – Employs TRIZ in aerospace engineering and design innovation.
• Siemens – Utilizes TRIZ in industrial automation and healthcare technology.
• LG Electronics – Leverages TRIZ for improving consumer electronics and home appliances.
• Panasonic – Incorporates TRIZ into research and development for new product innovations.
• Honeywell – Uses TRIZ for enhancing industrial and safety solutions.

These and other Fortune 500 companies recognize the power of TRIZ in driving structured innovation, improving problem-solving, and enhancing competitive advantage in their respective industries.

Allied Signal, Amoco, BAE Systems, Boeing Corporation, Brunswick-Life Fitness, Cabot Corporation, Chrysler, Daimler Chrysler, Dana, Delphi Corporation, Dow Chemical, Dura Automotive, Eastman Chemical, Ford, GM, Hewlett-Packard, Hitachi, Honeywell, IBM, International Truck, Johnson & Johnson, LG Electronics, Lockheed Martin, Motorola, Kimberly-Clark, Kodak, McDonnell Douglas, NASA, National Semiconductor, Nortel, Otis Elevator, Panasonic, Parsons, Peugeot, Procter & Gamble (P&G), Samsung, Rockwell, Shell, Rohm and Haas, Rolls Royce, Teck Cominco, Toyota, TRW, UNISYS, United Technologies, Visteon, Xerox, and more.

 Innovation and problem-solving are generic skills and can be applied across many different domains; make someone more effective in one domain, and they will also be more effective in others. Knowledge of TRIZ will help to increase the productivity of everyone who has some training in and practices this powerful methodology.

TRIZ Works

Here are some fundamental factors that point to TRIZ as an effective and transformational methodology:

1. It is very general.
2. It is grounded in a reliable body of knowledge, the growing patent base.
3. The scenarios it generates bypass the psychological inertia of team members.
4. It can be used with other quality processes, removing roadblocks and speeding up decision-making.
5. It reduces the resources required to generate a solution set.
6. It is rapid in generating solution concepts, relative to other methods.
7. It can be taught, and applied, at any level of education, from school children to management consultants to PhD scientists.

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