In this paper we explore how knowledge brokers – specialised design and engineeringcompanies offering services to clients in diverse industries – use analogies for productdevelopment. Our research is based on interviews with project leaders of 13 knowledgebrokering companies. The interviews...

In this paper we explore how knowledge brokers - specialised design and engineering companies offering services to clients in diverse industries - use analogies for product development. Our research is based on interviews with project leaders of 13 knowledge brokering companies. The interviews...

Die kreative Kraft von Analogien -- Wissen aus analogen Märkten ür Innovationen nutzen -- TRIZ-Methodik als Wegweiser vom Problem zur Lösung -- Frugale Innovationen -- Case Smixin -- Implementierung innovativer Analogien in der Medizintechnik -- Bionik als Innovationsmethode --...

India’s automotive sector has grown tremendously in the post-liberalization period. The growing domestic market, increased export opportunities and greater emphasis of vehicle manufacturers on high-quality, innovative solutions have created a context for component suppliers to ramp up their...