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Innovation Fact 2 – Find the real problem
There are many reasons why products fail, but one of the most important ones is that solutions do not always solve the real problem.
Analyzing the plastic soup problem with CRT
The plastic soup is all over the news. A complex problem with many sides and factors. Therefore, it is hard to understand the root problems. In a case like that, a Current Reality Tree or CRT is very useful.
The influence of patents on 3D printing evolution
Do patents stimulate or slow down growth? The modern patent system was created to help stimulate innovation. A patent gives its owner the right to stop others from using his invention for a limited period of time, thus providing him the opportunity to benefit from his R&D investments. This security should convince individuals and organisations to investments in R&D and therefore stimulate innovation.