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Article Published on 10/19/2022
Drawing design cues from nature: Designing for biomimetic composites, Part 1

Biomimicry is an interdisciplinary methodology that can inform composites design and manufacturing via use of more effective and sustainable materials, structural fabrication and technological practices.

 

 

News Published on 3/14/2022
Biomimicry braiding for load-bearing slender FRP node structures

An interdisciplinary research team has developed a spatially branched, carbon fiber-reinforced, high load-bearing supporting node for consideration in building and construction.

News Published on 8/23/2024
Pittsburgh engineers receive $259K DARPA award for mussel-inspired underwater adhesion

The proposed META GLUE takes inspiration from hydrogels, liquid crystal elastomers and mussels’ natural bioadhesives to develop highly architected synthetic systems.

News Published on 4/15/2022
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator completes wind-tunnel tests

Technologies tested in the Filton wind tunnel — many inspired by biomimicry — will include gust sensors, pop-up spoilers and multifunctional trailing edges.

 

Article Published on 3/29/2018
Biomimicry in 3D printing?

New rotational 3D printing method developed by Harvard researchers allows engineered composites to mimic nature.

News Published on 7/2/2024
Third keynote is revealed for SPE ACCE 2024

Amanda Nummy, a polymer engineer from Hyundai America Technical Center Inc., is presenting an overview of the company’s global strategies for sustainability.

News Published on 5/2/2024
NCC leads composites manufacturing phase of eXtra wing demonstrator

Key structural elements for a 6-meter section of the Airbus biomimetic wing were undertaken by NCC engineering specialists to produce 28 one-off flying parts.

News Published on 2/23/2024
Australian R&D project harnesses wave energy for USV underwater rudders

The ACM CRC, with Ocius Technology and the University of New South Wales, collaborate to bring bio-inspired FRP “flippers” tailored to achieve optimal propulsion for all weather conditions.

Article Published on 8/11/2016
Bionic design: The future of lightweight structures

Biomimicry evolves into a systematic design process for optimizing efficient, lightweight structures.

News Published on 11/9/2023
Airbus eXtra Performance Wing demonstrator makes first flight

Maiden flight of the biomimetic adaptable wing establishes baseline for future fuel consumption reductions, sets milestone for ground testing and flights beginning 2024.

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