Frequently asked questions
Which catalog should I use if I'm trying to improve an existing system where there is a conflict or contradiction?
We suggest that you start your search in the Inventive Principles catalog.
Which catalog should I use if I'm trying to fundamentally improve an existing system?
We suggest that you start your search in the Standard Solutions catalog
Which catalog should I use if I'm looking for other ways to carry out a particular function?
We suggest that you start your search in the Cross cutting catalog
Which catalog should I use if I'm trying to solve a problem that requires limited human intervention?
We suggest that you start your search in the Robotics catalog
Which catalog should I use if I'm trying to clean something that is radioactively contaminated?
We suggest that you start your search in the Decontamination or Treatment and disposal catalogs
Which catalog should I use if I'm trying to measure the environmental conditions of the problem?
We suggest that you start your search in the Characterization catalog