Biomimicry in Product Design through Materials Selection and Computer Aided Engineering

The aim of this study is to demonstrate a 7-step methodology that describes the way nature can act as a source of inspiration for the design and the development of a product. Furthermore, it suggests special computerized tools and methods for the product optimization regarding its environmental impa...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Materials Science and Engineering 2016-11, Vol.161 (1), p.12046
Main Authors: Alexandridis, G, Tzetzis, D, Kyratsis, P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
CAE
Computer aided engineering
Environmental impact
Materials selection
Optimization
Product design
Production methods
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Summary:The aim of this study is to demonstrate a 7-step methodology that describes the way nature can act as a source of inspiration for the design and the development of a product. Furthermore, it suggests special computerized tools and methods for the product optimization regarding its environmental impact i.e. material selection, production methods. For validation purposes, a garden chaise lounge that imitates the form of a scorpion was developed as a result for the case study and the presentation of the current methodology.
ISSN:1757-8981
1757-899X
DOI:10.1088/1757-899X/161/1/012046