Morphological methods of searching for new engineering solutions and their use in Industry 4.0

Abstract

The Innovation techniques as part Industry 4.0 is critical for competitive and economic for new systems and products and thus has been widely debated. This research suggests a morphological approach to innovations development as well as to tools for creating promising engineering solutions of conceptual design stage. The article presents the history of the development of morphological methods. These methods are as techniques for solving multidimensional, multicriterial and non-quantifiable problems under uncertainty conditions. The approach can be a successful analytical tool for development schematic, conceptual and preliminary design, decision making, design development, production management etc. The method is a conceptual tool that can be used to generate solutions space, systematization of knowledge, enhancement application opportunities and achieve the synergistic effects. Analysis of emerging technologies and systems and their potential opportunities with technique provide correct guidelines to supply the reasonable decisions with into account future risks.