Systematic Innovation Ltd

Although the classical Contradiction Matrix remains a conceptually very important element of the TRIZ toolkit, its age often means that users have difficulty using it successfully across a wide range of modern-day problem settings. The paper discusses a systematic programme of patent and science based research that has culminated in the production of a range of new Matrices. In particular, the paper discusses the creation of new generic Matrices aimed at technical, business and software applications. The new technical Matrix tool updates both the form and content of the original Matrix, expanding the list of parameters it contains, increasing the Inventive Principle recommendations for each contradiction, and also making it easier for users to connect their specific problem to the generic framework. The paper also discusses the creation of a number of company and industry-specific Matrix tools based on the mass of research data collected and discusses the likely future evolution of the contradiction elimination toolkit