Editor’s note: This article continues the series exploring structured innovation using the TRIZ methodology, a problem-solving, analysis, and forecasting tool derived from studying patterns of invention found in global patent data.

After last month’s meeting, a few councilmembers stayed late to talk with Josh about other examples of applying the TRIZ methodology in the marine industry. This conversation reminded him of a problem one of his customers had mentioned a few times, so Josh decided to visit him and see if TRIZ could help provide a solution. Josh invited Scott, his customer and the owner of a capacitor manufacturing business, to share his findings at this month’s meeting.

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