The course provides a broad overview of the most modern methods to support innovation activities in industrial engineering. In particular, the course deals with tools and methods of the TRIZ theory, showing how they can be used to stimulate the designer creativity in the early stages of analysis and solution of technical problems in order to achieve original outcomes. In addition, the course provides some notions about knowledge management and Intellectual Property, aimed to convey to students t
- Creativity As an Exact Science by Altshuller, CRC Press, ISBN 978-0677212302
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Learning Objectives
Students will be able to apply the methodological tools to analysis and solution of technical inventive problems.
Transferred Knowledge
cc1. In-depth knowledge and understanding of the theoretical-scientific aspects of engineering, with a specific reference to mechanical engineering, in which students are able to identify, formulate and solve, even in an innovative way, complex and/or interdisciplinary problems. The ability to understand a multidisciplinary context in the engineering field and to work with a problem solving approach. cc3. Knowledge, understanding and use of scientific (computer and other) tools specific to the field of mechanical engineering design. cc9. Knowledge and understanding of the concepts of industrial innovation, quality and environmental compatibility applied to mechanical design and machine construction. Knowledge and understanding of methods for systemic innovation management. Knowledge of methods for the protection of intellectual property rights. cc12. Knowledge and understanding of methods for conceiving, planning, designing and managing complex and/or innovative systems, processes and services.
Application capacities
ca1. Applying knowledge and understanding related to problem identification and formulation of solutions, in the field of mechanical engineering, to set up, design, implement and verify systems and apparatus, even of high functional complexity, taking into account the implications related to environmental, economic and ethical aspects, employing well established methods. ca2. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the analysis and optimization of mechanical devices and systems, as well as to their innovation also through the development and improvement of design methods, constantly confronting with the rapid evolution of mechanical engineering. ca6. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the identification, location and retrieval of data and information necessary for the assessment. ca7. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the definition, design and implementation of researches useful for understanding problems, through the use of both theoretical and experimental models and techniques. ca9. Applying knowledge and understanding related to the critically assessment of data and results, drawing appropriate conclusions, aware of the degree of uncertainty that may affect them. ca12. Applying adequate knowledge and understanding to understand English texts. ca14. Applying knowledge and understanding to learn and update autonomously and continuously in a constantly evolving context, such as the industrial engineering one.
Prerequisites
none
Teaching Methods
The course consists of lectures and training sessions
Further information
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Type of Assessment
The evaluation of students is performed through "in itinere" tests where they have to face modeling exercises of a technical system, modeling execises of technical problems, identification exercises of physical contradictions and their resolution.
The student must demonstrate to be able to select and apply systematic Problem-Solving techniques, with particular reference to those belonging to the body of knowledge of the TRIZ Theory.
Mid-term test and final test, the student must obtain a positive result in both tests
Course program
Introduction to TRIZ
Tools for analysis and modeling of technical problems Tools for solving technical problems Intellectual Property Protection procedures Procedures for patent search