Biomimetics
Three types of biomimetics
There are three types of biomimetics Biological system based – where an interesting biological system is studied and then used to see what problems could be solved Engineering problem based – a search for something biological that might help solve the problem Business biomimetic – the application of biological systems as an analogy for strategic [...]
Biomimetics innovation process
Traditionally biomimetics has started with the biological system and identified functionality that could be used to solve engineering problems. Increasingly, with their appetite whetted, engineers, designers and innovators are presenting problems that need solving. Phil Richardson has developed an innovation process that helps by using biomimetics to develop process, behaviour and change management. This new [...]
BIONIS in Bath
Phil Richardson has also just presented his latest research at Bionis 2007 in Bath, UK. A copy of his presentation is available for you to download. Ask for a copy of the presentation.
Biomimetics: Lessons from Nature
Have you ever wondered what you could learn from nature? That was the subject of a recent DTI Mission to The Netherlands and Germany. A select number of businesses visited research establishments and commercial organisations such as Philips and Daimler Chrysler to learn how they had applied lessons from nature to develop new products.Thoughtcrew was [...]
Bird flocks and crab growth provide insight to internal communications
We are currently working with a major drink manufacturer to help improve the quality of the communications between their innovation group and the rest of the business. Like many internal organisations the gaps between departments are often left whilst all energies are focused on the delivery of departmental objectives. Biomimetics provided a fresh approach to this cross functional challenge and [...]
