Biomimicry in Product Design through Materials Selection and Computer Aided Engineering

[摘要] 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.

[发布机构] International Hellenic University, 14km Thessaloniki-N. Moudania, Thermi; 57001, Greece^1;Western Macedonia University of Applied Sciences, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Design, Kila-Kozani; GR50100, Greece^2

[效力级别] 能源学

[关键词] Biomimicry;Computerized tools;Material selection;Materials selection;Product optimization;Production methods