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Exploring TRIZ contradiction analysis in design for additive manufacturing: insights from expert interviews

Günther, Florian (1); Schlegel, Alexander Patrick (1); Adunka, Robert (2); Stengel, Theresa (1); Goudriaan, André (1); Koch, Alexander (1)

Type:
Papers
DS 145: Proceedings of the DESIGN2026 19th International Design Conference
Year:
2026
Editor:
Štorga, M.; Škec, S.; Martinec, T.; Marjanović, D.; Pavković, N.
Author:
Günther, Florian (1); Schlegel, Alexander Patrick (1); Adunka, Robert (2); Stengel, Theresa (1); Goudriaan, André (1); Koch, Alexander (1)
Series:
DESIGN
Institution:
1: University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Germany; 2: TRIZ Consulting Group GmbH, Germany
Page(s):
1951-1960
DOI number:
10.1017/pds.2026.10553
ISSN:
2732-527X (Online)
Abstract:
This paper examines whether the empirical knowledge of the TRIZ design theory is suitable for Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM). We systematically assess TRIZ engineering parameters (EP) and inventive principles (IP) in the context of contradiction analysis via DfAM, drawing on 11 semi-structured interviews. Findings indicate thematic alignment between DfAM methods and TRIZ IP, but reveal that the original TRIZ engineering parameters inadequately capture the multidimensional design space offered by DfAM. We outline directions to adapt the TRIZ EP for improved applicability.
Keywords:
design methodology, TRIZ, additive manufacturing, empirical studies
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