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Le biomorphisme, l’une des nombreuses sous-méthodes du biomimétisme, consiste à s’inspirer des formes de la nature, pour sa facette esthétique mais aussi pour ses performances. Biomorphism: the revolution of design Biomorphism, one of the many sub-methods of biomimicry, consists of drawing inspiration from the shapes of nature, for its aesthetic aspect but also for its performance. Since the first use of the terms “biomorphic” or “biomorphe” by Alfred CORT HADDON, in his work Evolution in Art published in 1895, biomorphism has been found in various works. The latter has an artistic but also technical character. Biomorphism meets technological performance objectives, particularly in the fields of mobility and construction! Players in the transport and real estate fields face issues related to reducing the consumption of energy and limited resources. In aeronautics or automotive (to name just these two sectors), aerodynamic losses lead to excess fuel consumption which involves pollution and additional costs. Minimising these losses is therefore a crucial issue for these two industrial categories. In the construction industry, raw material costs and the impact on the environment are major issues for tomorrow's buildings. Succeeding in developing premises, offices and homes with resistant, lightweight and thermally efficient structures (among other things) are challenges of the highest order. However, traditional methods of reflection to optimise current solutions encounter their limits. The majority of shapes are currently generated from an anthropo-thought solution, dependent on manufacturing methods and performance parameters. What if in reality we had to push the changes further to see the beneficial effects appear? In terms of resources and time, it is not possible to test all possible combinations. How then can we know if a drastic change will be better? A specialist in the field, Bioxegy explains to you through a few examples why and how biomimicry is a source of solutions and new approaches for thinking about the biomorphism of the future. Natural forms emerged as a result of 3.8 billion years of evolution and natural selection. The interest of biomorphism is to be able to offer new designs that are very different from the usual ones. Industrial design methods, based on anthropomorphism, have favoured the emergence of simple and regular shapes: paving stone, square cube, rectangle, round, sphere, etc. By reproducing the shapes and trends found in nature, biomorphism makes it possible to make drastic changes towards more organic shapes: comb, grooves, scales, hexagonal tiling... In life, these shapes appeared as the result of 3.8 billion years of evolution and natural selection. Biomorphism can be a source of incremental or disruptive innovations. Using this approach, new shapes and geometries can be designed to result in innovative and improved designs. In nature, the design of each living being are compromises in order to optimise all parameters: maximising performance by minimising trade-offs. For example, the shape of birds' wings allows them to glide with minimal effort and minimal mass. The shape of fish scales reduces friction with the water while protecting them. Thanks to the shape of its beak and skull, the kingfisher penetrates the water without splashing or making waves, which allows it to catch its prey without blurring its vision. And there are a plethora of other examples of biomorphism designed from the two million species known to date (2022)! By using these forms, it is therefore possible to develop high-performance systems. What is the role of Bioxegy in the field of biomorphism? A specialist in biomimicry, Bioxegy will use a biomorphic approach as a response to some of the many industrial and complex problems. Through a few examples, biomorphism will perhaps convince you that it is a method of reflection that can lead to concrete results. Passive thermoregulation of the cactus Biological inspiration: Torch cactuses live in hot, arid deserts. They must therefore regulate their surface temperature to limit water loss. A particularity of these cactuses is the presence of outgrowing awns. This shape creates a temperature difference between the inside and outside of their sides. This not only creates shading but also causes convective flows of cooling air. Biomorphic technical system: The Votu Brazil hotel decided to implement boards on all building facades, thus reducing exposure to the sun's rays. This biomorphism, which imitates the ribs of the torch cactus, limits direct exposure by 75% on average and generates external air currents. The surface temperature of the protected windows is reduced by 6°C in summer. Box fish: an inspiration for some vehicles Biological inspiration: Box fish are astonishing animals, their cubic (or cobblestone) shape contrasts with the usual rather elongated shapes of fish and clashes with our conventional conceptions of hydrodynamics. However, the boxfish moves with agility in the aquatic environment, it is even capable of maneuvering in all directions. Biomorphic technical system: These shapes intrigued the engineers at Mercedes-Benz, who focused on the development of a concept of a car imitating the shape of box fish. The results are surprising: in addition to reducing friction, the volume available inside the passenger compartment and trunk is maximised. Vehicles such as cars, trucks or buses are subject to a high drag force due to their large frontal area, which leads to high fuel consumption and significant costs. Air has difficulty flowing in this area. A car fairing is inspired by the shape of the boxfish to guide airflow. The coefficient of friction is reduced by more than two (from 0.56 to 0.24) compared to a conventional vehicle. Biomorphism therefore reduces the effort to move forward, reduces the influence of side winds and pressure fluctuations on the sides due to the separation of the air flow around the fairing. Fuel consumption is therefore reduced and driving is more pleasant. Rethinking wind turbines: biomorphism is used to change the way they operate and produce energy Biological inspiration: Kelp, also called bladderwrack, is a kind of algae that floats and undulates in a column thanks to the presence of small balls filled with air. This allows it to remain on the surface to carry out photosynthesis and protect itself from drought by remaining in the currents. The kelp also secretes a mucus which limits its evapotranspiration and it is one of the longest, flexible and mechanically resistant species of kelp. Biomorphic technical system: Conventional tidal turbines look like wind turbines but underwater, they are driven by sea currents. Only the rotating movement of the blades disturbs these currents as well as the local fauna and flora. Scientists were therefore interested in a paradigm shift, another way of producing electricity by capturing the energy of currents or waves. After a snake tidal turbine and another with a membrane inspired by eels, they designed a tidal turbine inspired by the kelp. Developped in Australia by BioPower Systems teams, it is attached to the ground in medium depth areas (between 30 and 50m) near the coast and can be directly connected to the network. It follows the movement and direction of the waves by pivoting on its base for greater energy production and less resistance. In addition, its biomimetic design makes it safe for local wildlife. This device is easily detachable to be able to carry out maintenance on land without moving the entire structure. 25m high, one unit would produce up to 1MW, like a small wind turbine. Likewise, our wind turbines can be redesigned thanks to biomorphism. Other promising prospects for biomimicry in industrial sectors Biomimicry & aerodynamics : a commonplace Discover Biomimicry & NVH: improving noise and vibration mitigation technologies Discover Biomimicry to cope with the elements (abrasion, erosion, oxidation) Discover Biomimicry, sensing and information processing: shaping the intelligent systems of the future Discover Biomimicry & tribology: a promising technological duo Discover

Découvrez comment le biomimétisme révolutionne l'agriculture : des sols régénérés naturellement, des ravageurs gérés sans pesticides et des pratiques durables pour nourrir 8,5 milliards d'humains en 2030. Explorez les solutions innovantes bio-inspirées proposées par Bioxegy. Your expert in biomimicry. Design and develop technologies inspired by nature's most ingenious know-hows, thanks to our biomimetic engineers. Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. We deliver an impactful and proven expertise in biomimicry. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Discover Bioxegy Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Nous contacter Les apports du biomimétisme dans l'agriculture sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Mécanique des structures Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Robotique Précision de mouvement Systèmes de contrôle Systèmes de préhension et d'adhésion Drones + Sciences thermiques Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Échanges thermiques + Capteurs et traitement de l'information Capteurs optiques Capteurs chimiques Capteurs physiques + Chimie verte Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Mécanique des fluides Pompage Perte de charge Étanchéité + Gestion et optimisation des flux Logistique et chaine d’approvisionnement Gestion des stocks Planification de la production +

Biomimétisme : la nature est une source d'inspiration évident et idéalement pour travailler l'aérodynamisme de profils, surfaces portantes et revêtements, dans de nombreuses industries, de l'aéronautique à l'automobile en passant par l'éolien ou la construction. Bioxegy vous livre ses analyses. Biomimicry & aerodynamics: A commonplace The challenge is the same in many industries, particularly in aeronautics or in the automotive industries: the future of these sectors depend largely on their ability to reduce the environmental impact of their technologies, particularly in regard to CO2 emissions. An essential lever: improving aerodynamic finesse. Aerostructures, bodywork, airfoils, propellers and blades: biomimicry is an ideal tool of technological design to review or improve industrial methods and approaches concerning aerodynamics . Many species of birds, insects or even aquatic animals have amazing movement abilities. They are juggling effort, speed and endurance. Biomimicry, which is not new to the field, seeks to understand how these forms and coatings present in nature can enlighten the adoption of new design approaches for industrial structures and components. The goal: reduce drag, improve aerodynamic finesse, reduce turbulence vortex, stabilize movement, reduce friction,... The aeronautics industry is one of the most advanced in terms of bio-inspiration: winglets inspired by large raptors (-4% consumption), aerodynamic varnishes inspired by the skin of sharks (-2% consumption). The use cases are already numerous. There are still many opportunities to explore. Here is a particularly striking example. The humpback whale is a cetacean of impressive size: 13 to 15 meters long and nearly 40 tons. Despite this, it is a particularly agile marine animal , capable of hunting herring or salmon: it is capable of sharp turns to trap or chase its prey. This size vs. agility duality surprises marine biologists. They discover that part of the mystery lies in the humpback whale's anatomical features . Indeed, it owes its agility to the tubercles present on the leading edges of its fins. A peculiarity that defies common sense : how can such a deformed and non-smooth surface be so hydro- and aerodynamic? Since then, the aerodynamic effects of these protuberances have been widely studied: Tubercles reduce drag by almost 8%. They also accompany the flow of air so as to delay the stall and to increase its angle by almost 40%! Other advantages, although not demonstrated to date, have been mentionned: reduction of noise pollution and increase in lift. Diagrams produced by the Bioxegy team, as part of an infrastructure project carried out with one of our partners. The tubercles of the fins, placed upstream of the phalanges on the leading edge, allow, among other things, to stabilise and group together the disturbing vortices. ©Bioxegy | Right diagram partly based on figures from: True & William, the whalebone whales of the western North Atlantic, 1904 This discovery has since led to many bio-inspired technologies: The ZIPP company, expert manufacturer of bicycle wheels, opted for a design that reproduces the protrusions of the fin to improve the aerodynamics and stability of the whole structure: a patented technology that has significantly reduced the drag experienced by the wheel. In Canada, one of the experts who highlighted the aerodynamic phenomena created by tubercles launched the company WhalePower. It has designed a bio-inspired wind turbine blade that uses the principle of protrusion on the leading edge to improve the performance of the airfoil. Result: the wind turbine thus equipped has a 20% higher yield and is activated by weaker wind forces. Other promising prospects for biomimicry in industrial sectors Biomimicry & lightweight design: a winning bet Discover Biomimicry & NVH: improving noise and vibration mitigation technologies Discover Biomimicry to cope with the elements (abrasion, erosion, oxidation) Discover Biomimicry, sensing and information processing : shaping the intelligent systems of the future Discover Biomimicry & tribology: a promising technological duo Discover

Comment améliorer la qualité de diagnostic des cancers ? Le biomimétisme apporte ici des solutions astucieuses et particulièrement efficaces, basée sur les capacités de détection du vivant. Biomimétisme & oncologie : améliorer les outils de diagnostic ©Paul Starosta | Getty Images Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Une équipe internationale de chercheurs, notamment de l'Université de Queensland (Australie), ont trouvé une solution astucieuse auprès d'un curieux crustacé : la crevette-mante. Équipée d'un organe optique ultra-sophistiqué , elle dispose d'une acuité visuelle renforcée. Elle dispose de 16 types de cônes différents et elle ainsi est capable de percevoir la lumière polarisée. ©Michael Bok Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimétisme & matériaux : concevoir des outils d'intervention innovants et fiables Découvrir Biomimétisme & matériaux : administrer grâce au micro-packaging Découvrir Biomimétisme & tribologie : un duo technologique prometteur Découvrir

Biomimicry is a formidable innovation booster. Bioxegy is the European specialist in biomimicry. We deploy our expertise and multi-disciplinary network to help you design relevant, sustainable bio-inspired innovations and generate high-impact R&D. Our scientific network Bioxegy orchestrates and activates a set of biomimetic skills, unique in Europe. Up In addition to its internal technical skills, Bioxegy also mobilises a real pool of biomimetic scientific skills in France and abroad. Biomimicry can lead to particularly ambitious R&D projects. Depending on the projects, to ensure an irreproachable quality of development, Bioxegy reinforces its organisation by orchestrating and deploying cutting-edge scientific expertise. We have mapped and built up an unprecendented network of scientific expertise in biomimicry. Our partnering laboratories and research centers are at the heart of the bio-inspired innovation projects that we conduct with our industrial customers. Their skills are precise and intervene in a targeted manner in our process of biomimetic innovation. We mobilise our scientific network during low-maturity technological projects or during testing and prototyping phases. A rich and proven universe of skills at the service of bio-inspired R&D Bioxegy leads a powerful network of trained researchers - or confirmed experts - in biomimicry. They are biologists, chemists, computer scientists, specialists in materials science or fluid mechanics, aero-acousticians, neuroscientists, ... Discover the testimonials of our experts To find out more about our partner research entities Institut Photovoltaïque d'Île-de-France (IPVF) A summit involving a collaboration with the leader in French solar energy research Discover Museum National d'Histoire Naturelle (MNHN) A major partnership for bio-inspired innovation Discover To learn more about our Partner Expert Network Portrait of researcher: Claude Grison Research Director at the UMR Bio-inspired Chemistry and Ecological Innovations and Scientific Director of the company BioInspir Discover Portrait of researcher: Ally Aukauloo Professor of chemistry at Paris-Saclay University, Scientific Advisor at CEA and senior member of the Institut Universitaire de France Discover

Biomimétisme : les performances tribologiques d'un produit et de ses composants est important pour limiter l'usure, en prolonger la durée de vie et réduire les pertes mécaniques par frottement. Le biomimétisme est une solution idéale pour améliorer les performances en matière de tribologie ! Biomimicry, a promising toolbox for tribology The tribological performance of a product and its internal components is important to extend its lifespan , limit wear and breakdowns, or quite simply to avoid mechanical losses through friction. Despite past improvements, progress remains to be made, particularly on rubbing surfaces. In automobiles, for example, it has been estimated that 17% of combustion energy is lost in internal mechanical friction. All parts of the driveline are affected: from the engine to the wheels and the transmission. Any improvement would also limit the noise emitted by a product or an internal part, and even reduce thermal losses. An expert in friction, lubrication, and saving energy, nature has extensive know-how in this area. To move, species must use efficient techniques to minimise the energy they use. Whether on land or in the sea, life is a specialist when it comes to minimising friction: its drag must be reduced as much as possible. Lubrication and wear reduction techniques are an art mastered by living beings. To guarantee their survival and physical integrity, they must minimise damage due to contact with the external environment. To feed itself, living things have also developped formidable techniques of predation and capture: nature is full of merciless and dead-end traps based, among other things, on exceptional lubricating properties. A specialist in the field, Bioxegy explains why and how biomimicry makes it possible to design new approaches and technologies in tribology. We provide you with a selection of evocative examples. Nepenthes Alata: the art of creating non-stick surfaces. Carnivorous plants feed on insects which serve as nutritional supplements. Each species has developped its own technique , which is extremely effective in attracting, capturing and digesting its prey. Nepenthes Alata is a species with a remarkable capture strategy. At the end of each leaf there is a deep cavity that can reach several tens of centimeters in length, and which constitutes a formidable trap for each insect. The entrance to the trap is covered with nectar which attracts them and leads them directly to the inside of the cavity where the walls are so slippery that it is impossible for them to cling to it to escape . The insects then fall into the digestive zone where they will be quickly anesthetised and then dissolved. Where do these non-stick properties come from? The internal walls of the slippery area are super-hydrophobic and microscopically rough: they are covered with wax crystals which prevent insects from attaching to them. The company Adaptive Surface Technologies was inspired by this microstructure to create a non-stick, ultra-repellent and self-healing surface coating. Named SLIPS ®, this liquid coating is applicable to a wide range of materials such as metals and ceramics, and repels all kinds of liquids and foul particles. This provides unrivaled performance, particularly compared to sprayed superhydrophobic surfaces. In the automobile industry, such a coating opens up new avenues of solutions to reduce friction and improve the lubrication of systems. Crédits images : ©Adaptive Surface Technologies ©Bioxegy © I. Scholz, M. Bückins, L. Dolge, T. Erlinghagen, A. Weth, F. Hischen, J. Mayer, S. Hoffmann, M. Riederer, M. Riedel, W. Baumgartner Snakes: reduce friction without lubrication to ensure good movement speed. Snakes are crawling animals. To move quickly on all kinds of ground, they must control their friction in two aspects: gripping to better propel themselves and sliding to prevent dragging. Their skin is made up of evenly distributed individual scales that reduce friction and wear. Another remarkable reptile is the sand fish: it glides over the sand, like a fish through water. For this reason, it has a special exterior skin, whose resistance to erosion is greater than that of steel! Its skin is made of keratin and sulfur, which gives it an extremely low coefficient of friction. Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany were interested in the morphology of the skin and scales of these reptiles, which allowed them to create bio-inspired metallic surfaces with unrivaled friction coefficients. On dry surfaces, they found that this design resulted in a 40% decrease in friction compared to an equivalent unmodified flat surface. Studying the potential of biomimicry to create surface textures is a relatively new area of research full of opportunities. In many industries, such as watchmaking, such a surface morphology could greatly reduce wear at the level of dry contact between two metallic parts, for example internal cogs. Crédits images : ©Christian Greiner, Michael Schäfer Fish skin: design a revolutionary industrial lubricant Fish have a gland that secretes a specific mucus which attaches to the skin and envelops the body. Composed of mucoproteins, this mucus plays a crucial role: it allows the fish to protect itself against the penetration of pathogenic microorganisms, but also to move quickly in the water thanks to its very low coefficient of friction. This mucus is also very effective in making the fish more elusive for predators: it slips. A team of Chinese researchers sought to reproduce the properties of this powerful mucus. They succeeded in developping a hydrophilic substance, called hydrogel. Containing particular chemical compounds, it varies according to pH and temperature, which modify the molecular chains: conformational changes occur. The coefficient of friction is adjustable and can be very low or very high: At a high pH (7) and ambient temperature (~20°C), the coefficient of friction is very low: 0.05. At a low pH and high temperature (32°C), the friction coefficient becomes very high: 1.2. This bio-inspired lubricant with modular friction is particularly promising and could be used in numerous industrial mechanical components, all sectors combined! Expériences menées sur le mucus des poissons-chats | Crédits images : © Yang Wu, Xiaowei Pei, Xiaolong Wang, Yongmin Liang, Weimin Liu & Feng Zhou Other promising prospects for biomimicry in industrial sectors Biomimétisme & aerodynamics : a commonplace Discover Biomimicry, sensing and information processing: shaping the intelligent systems of the future Discover Biomimicry to cope with the elements (abrasion, erosion, oxidation) Discover Biomimicry, structures and materials: the winning bet of lightweight design Discover Biomimicry & NVH: improving noise and vibration mitigation technologies Discover

Biomimicry, as an innovative R&D methodology focused on performance, sustainability and sobriety, consists in taking advantage of the processes, compositions, forms and interactions present in natural biological systems. Work with Bioxegy Expertise at the forefront of your technical and industrial challenges Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. At Bioxegy, we are inspired by the wonders of nature to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly technologies. We work with our industrial partners' R&D and R&I teams to provide concrete answers to their technical problems. Notre expertise R&D biomimétique At Bioxegy, we are inspired by the wonders of nature to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly technologies. We work with our industrial partners' R&D and R&I teams to provide concrete answers to their technical problems. Learn more Nos projets | Nos références Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. Call on our expertise Nos conférences sur le biomimétisme At Bioxegy, we are inspired by the wonders of nature to develop innovative, environmentally-friendly technologies. We work with our industrial partners' R&D and R&I teams to provide concrete answers to their technical problems. Learn more Call on Our Expertise The expertise and methodologies developped by Bioxegy ensure great future prospects in terms of innovation and resolution of technical problems through a fresh and unique perspective that is rooted in nature and its ingenuity. So don't wait any longer: Contact us

Le biomimétisme est un atout de taille pour l’industrie automobile : confrontés à des défis technologiques et environnementaux sans précédent, constructeurs et équipementiers doivent rivaliser d'ingéniosité pour se démarquer. Bioxegy présente pourquoi le biomimétisme est une réponse de choix ! Your expert in biomimicry. Design and develop technologies inspired by nature's most ingenious know-hows, thanks to our biomimetic engineers. Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. We deliver an impactful and proven expertise in biomimicry. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Discover Bioxegy Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Les apports du biomimétisme dans l'automobile sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Efficacité énergétique Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Structure et qualité des données Stockage des données Cybersécurité Détection d'erreurs et diagnostic des causes + Sciences thermiques Dissipation de la chaleur Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Système de refroidissement + Détection et traitement de l'information Modéliser son environnement Traitement des datas Vitesse de transmission de l'information Connectivité Maintenance prédictive + Algorithmique et optimisation Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Gestion et optimisation des flux Organisation collective Interconnexions et réseaux Communications sous-marines Antennes adaptatives + Revêtement Anti-corrosion Hydrophobe Autonettoyant + Divers Environnement Optique Économie et production d'énergie Étanchéité +

Le biomimétisme est un atout de taille pour l’industrie automobile : confrontés à des défis technologiques et environnementaux sans précédent, constructeurs et équipementiers doivent rivaliser d'ingéniosité pour se démarquer. Bioxegy présente pourquoi le biomimétisme est une réponse de choix ! Your expert in biomimicry. Design and develop technologies inspired by nature's most ingenious know-hows, thanks to our biomimetic engineers. Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. We deliver an impactful and proven expertise in biomimicry. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Discover Bioxegy Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Nous contacter Les apports du biomimétisme dans l'aéronautique sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Mécanique des structures Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + NVH | Acoustique Absorption acoustique et vibrations (NVH) Isolation vibratoire Gestion acoustique active Amplification des signaux + Sciences thermiques Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Anti-icing Optimisation thermique de l'information + Capteurs et traitement de l'information Capteurs Radar - Lidar Détection et contrôle Vitesse de transmission de l'information Algorithmie + Tribologie Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Mécanique des fluides Aérodynamisme Hydrodynamisme Perte de charge + Gestion et optimisation des flux Véhicules autonomes Systèmes d'assistance à la conduite Gestion du trafic Maintenance prédictive + Divers Surface autonettoyante Sciences optiques Esthétique, couleurs Stockage et génération d'énergie +

Pour réduire la consommation des véhicules, les constructeurs doivent impérativement travailler son aérodynamisme. Le biomimétisme permet de repenser les formes, les profils et les revêtements pour améliorer la pénétration du véhicule dans l'air. Biomimicry to improve automobile aerodynamics: the art of reducing friction The correlation is inevitable: to reduce a vehicle's emissions, you must find a way to reduce its consumption. The work on shapes and coatings makes it possible to optimise the aerodynamics of the vehicle and the air profile. A 10% reduction in the drag coefficient thus allows a reduction in consumption of around 2% in the new European driving cycle, and up to almost 5% at 130 km/h on the motorway. Another major issue linked to this theme concerns the handling of the vehicle and the energy efficiency of the tires. The best performing tires have the lowest rolling resistance possible. This depends, among other things, on aerodynamic resistance, mass, structure and shape of the tread, micro-slip and pressure level. By minimising this resistance, the energy required to move the vehicle is minimised. How can we rethink the design and components of vehicles to improve their air penetration? Nature has unrivaled know-how in this area: To hunt or defend themselves, to be mobile over short distances or long distances, to be fast or enduring, animals must have extremely optimised movement techniques, whatever their environment. To guarantee survival, it is also necessary to be able to minimise the effect. Each movement is therefore as simple as possible, intelligently thought out, stable and functional. In a universe where only the fastest or the most enduring can capture their prey, escape from their predators, or survive, the issue of aerodynamics, hydrodynamics and reduction of friction is central. Nature works on form, on materials, on surfaces. The schemes are as varied as the species. These natural properties, these strategies, form a source of very effective solutions and approaches to reduce the air resistance of a vehicle. Biomimicry has been carefully studied for several years now by aeronautical manufacturers, for whom each small reduction in friction can bring considerable fuel savings. Beyond the design of structures and materials for lightweight purposes , biomimicry can also unlock its full potential in the automobile in terms of aerodynamics. Thanks to a detailed understanding of the functions and techniques present in species, we can extrapolate these biological "best practices" to guide the design of vehicles, their shapes and component surfaces to optimise their aerodynamics and thus reduce consumption. Here too, Bioxegy offers you an overview of the bio-inspired applications already existing in this area and also discusses a certain number of avenues of interest! 1 Shark skin: a morphology optimised for rapid movement To study the optimisation of movement in nature, it is particularly relevant to focus on animals occupying the top of the food chain. What's better than watching sharks swim? Sharks are experts in controlling flow and can reach nearly a hundred km/h in water for certain species. Sharks manage to control the flow thanks to their morphology, more precisely thanks to their rough skin. This is made up of micro-grooves which create turbulence and which attract the water into hollows where the flow is then slowed down. Thanks to this, friction is reduced and drag is reduced. The flow disturbed on a small scale is modified on a large scale to make it favorable for the movement of the shark. Inspired by this mechanism called the Riblet effect, German researchers (DLR and Fraunhofer Institut) have managed to design a coating reproducing these micro-grooves to reduce aircraft drag. These varnishes are fitted to prototype aircraft of the German company Lufthansa. Completely transposable to automobiles, this principle was adopted in 2014 by Peugeot. Presented at the Paris Motor Show, the Peugeot Exalt concept car was covered at the rear by the same type of covering inspired by shark skin. This made it possible to reduce the resistance to advancement and considerably improve the drag coefficient. Crédits images : ©Fraunhofer Institute ©Ken Fielding 2 The wings of large birds of prey: understanding natural behaviour to reduce consumption. Do you fly often? If so, looking out the porthole, you have surely already noticed these little growths at the tips of the wings? Called winglets, these vertical fins have become widespread throughout the aeronautical sector. They may seem insignificant, yet they play a major role in the aerodynamics of aircraft. We must once again thank a pioneer of biomimicry. In the early 1970s, NASA engineer Richard Whitcomb became interested in the behaviour of large raptors. They adapt the shape of their wings to form curvatures on their tips. These help reduce turbulence and vortices that form in the wake of the wing. Following this principle, he tested the first winglets on a US Army Boeing. These fins help reduce the vortices that appear at the end of an airplane wing. This turbulence is responsible for induced drag, one of the major components of the total drag of an aircraft. The winglets that equip commercial and military aircraft today therefore make it possible to improve the aerodynamics of the device and reduce consumption by around 3 to 4% . A considerable economic and environmental gain given the scales considered. Biomimicry applied to aerodynamics could bring the same type of improvements to the automotive sector, to better think about the penetration profile of vehicles and understand how to control air flows. Crédits images : ©Paul Bonfils 3 The kingfisher's beak: reduce air resistance and improve energy efficiency of movement. In the early 1990s, engineer Eiji Nakatsu was responsible for developping new trains for the Shinkansen, the Japanese TGV. It is faced with a major problem: the density of tunnels on the new lines is high. However, launched at full speed in these tunnels, the trains compress the air that is present, which transforms into a shock wave at the exit. A nuisance for passengers and even some local residents. How do we remove these sound booms? E.Nakatsu also happens to be an ornithologist. He knows that the kingfisher is a specialist in moving from a sparse environment to a dense environment. This bird dives head first at more than 50 km/h in lakes and ponds to hunt small fish. To avoid concussion and to avoid alerting its prey, entry into the water must be as gentle as possible. E.Nakatsu therefore asks his teams to reproduce the morphology of the kingfisher's beak and apply it to the head of the Shinkansen 500 locomotive in development. Measuring more than 10m long at the front, this new train will no longer experience shock wave problems. The bio-inspired design of the locomotive will allow a speed gain of 10 km/h and above all will reduce electricity consumption by around 15%! E.Nakatsu even went so far as to ask his engineers to take inspiration from the serrated feathers of the owl, this very silent predator, to equip the pantographs with sound attenuation systems.

Biomimétisme : l’impression 3D et la fabrication additive pourraient bien lui réserver un futur resplendissant ! L'impression 3D rend possible la reproduction à l’échelle industrielle de structures et formes de la nature jusque là difficiles à fabriquer. Your expert in biomimicry. Design and develop technologies inspired by nature's most ingenious know-hows, thanks to our biomimetic engineers. Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. We deliver an impactful and proven expertise in biomimicry. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Discover Bioxegy Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Nous contacter Les apports du biomimétisme avec l'impression 3D sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Sciences des matériaux Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + NVH | Acoustique Absorption acoustique et vibrations (NVH) Isolation acoustique Gestion acoustique active Amplification des signaux + Sciences thermiques Dissipation de la chaleur Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Anti-icing Efficacité énergétique + Mécanique des structures Lightweight Design Absorption des chocs Résistance mécanique Structures lattices + Tribologie Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Conception industrielle Manufacturing Assemblage Conception modulaire Ergonomie + Divers Esthétique, couleurs Confort Sciences optiques +

Le biomimétisme est un formidable accélérateur d'innovations. Bioxegy est le spécialiste français du biomimétisme. Nous déployons notre expertise et notre réseau pluridisciplinaire pour concevoir à vos côtés des innovations bio-inspirées pertinentes et durables et générer de la R&D percutante. Achieving successful biomimicry projects thanks to taylored multidisciplinarity Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry is an approach which consists in drawing inspiration from nature's know-how in order to innovate . It aims at harvesting the intelligence of natural strategies and at transferring them to compagnies and human technologies. This disruptive approach is a powerful lever for innovation and a real performance accelerator. It allows us to develop relevant, competitive and sustainable bioinspired solutions for companies. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Biomimicry's potential is broad : it both frees the path to disruptive innovation and to brings incremental improvements. It is an action powerhouse which allows to completely rethink a companie's value chain with fresh lenses and new prisms of analysis . It also helps efficiently addressing specific challenges and issues and coming up with relevant solutions. Créer des solutions bio-inspirées de pointe pour les véhicules du futur AUTOMOBILE Client : Équipementier automobile (confidentiel) Découvrir Améliorer la qualité de l'air dans un espace public sous contraintes MOBILITÉ / INFRASTRUCTURES Client : Acteur majeur de la mobilité (confidentiel) Découvrir Créer de nouvelles technologies automobiles valorisables auprès des constructeurs AUTOMOBILE Client : Équipementier automobile leader en France (confidentiel) Découvrir Identifier des pistes biomimétiques pour les moteurs d'hélicoptères AÉRONAUTIQUE Client : Safran Helicopter Engines Découvrir Optimiser un processus d'assemblage pour le développement d'un nouveau médicament INDUSTRIE PHARMACEUTIQUE Client : Acteur de l'industrie pharmaceutique (confidentiel) Découvrir Faire sauter des verrous technologiques pour développer un mode de transport collectif autonome MOBILITÉ Client : Consortium majeur d'acteurs de la mobilité & IoT (confidentiel) Découvrir Imaginer les services de nettoyage du futur grâce au biomimétisme PROPRETÉ Client : GSF, acteur majeur de l'industrie du nettoyage et services associés en France Découvrir Découvrir le potentiel du biomimétisme dans votre secteur

Let us introduce our expertise with industrieal partners and more Our projects | Our references Discover the innovation missions by biomimicry carried out with our partners Up Biomimetic R&D expertise recognized by our industrial partners Bioxegy has already supported over a hundred bio-inspired R&D projects in France and abroad in a wide variety of sectors. Discover our R&D expertise Join the European companies who have opted for biomimicry with Bioxegy! AÉRONAUTIQUE Formuler des pré-concepts biomimétiques pour les moteurs d'hélicoptères Client : Safran Helicopter Engines Découvrir AUTOMOBILE Créer de nouvelles technologies automobiles valorisables auprès des constructeurs Client : Équipementier automobile leader en France (confidentiel) Découvrir PROPRETÉ Imaginer les services de nettoyage du futur grâce au biomimétisme Client : GSF, acteur majeur de l'industrie du nettoyage et services associés en France Découvrir MOBILITÉ Identifier des technologies de rupture pour optimiser la gestion des flux voyageurs Client : RATP Group Découvrir MOBILITÉ / INFRASTRUCTURES Développer une ventilation bio-inspirée pour améliorer la qualité de l'air des espaces souterrains Client : RATP Group Découvrir INDUSTRIE PHARMACEUTIQUE Optimiser un processus d'assemblage pour le développement d'un nouveau médicament Client : Acteur de l'industrie pharmaceutique (confidentiel) Découvrir AUTOMOBILE Créer des solutions bio-inspirées de pointe pour les véhicules du futur Client : Équipementier automobile (confidentiel) Découvrir MOBILITÉ Développer un capteur bio-inspiré pour un mode de transport autonome Client : Consortium majeur d'acteurs de la mobilité & IoT (confidentiel) Découvrir Our industrial partners who have opted for biomimicry with Bioxegy

Biomimétisme : lutter contre les nuisances sonores ainsi que les vibrations est un défi majeur pour les industriels, quel que soit le secteur, afin d'améliorer le confort d'utilisation du produit, ainsi que la durée de vie de ses composants. Le biomimétisme est une approche idéale pour innover ! Biomimicry & NVH: improve noise and vibration mitigation technologies This is a technical challenge that we find in many industries: to improve the comfort of product users, it is essential to reduce the noise pollution and vibrations that it generates and emits. We need to be able to think of intelligent, absorbent structures, review coatings and pipes, rethink shock absorbers, seals, joints or attachements of a product or component. A major challenge, especially since it often has very direct repercussions on the reliability of a technology, and therefore its security. An expert in discretion, nature has extensive know-how in this area. Prey and predators, to hunt or defend themselves, must be as stealthy as possible. The strategies for avoiding detection are numerous and smart. Animals are experts at controlling noise and vibration. To guarantee their survival, their structures and shapes must optimise “NVH performance” as much as possible. An expert in the resistance of materials, nature also has extensive know-how in the absorption of shocks and vibrations. Any system must be multi-functional and optimised at the same time, between robustness and lightness, acoustics, and sometimes even thermo-regulation and aerodynamics. Specialist in the field, Bioxegy explains to you why and how biomimicry allows you to find skillful and effective approaches in matters and NVH. We provide you with a selection of particularly evocative examples. Feline pads: the necessary search for stealth In the wild, felines occupy the top of the food chain. They are formidable predators. Even a large tiger can walk silently and stealthily thanks to the anatomy of its pads. Very large in size compared to those of canines (dogs, wolves, foxes, etc.), these pads are extremely elastic and absorb the slightest vibration or shock. Their structure is particularly interesting to study and opens up numerous potential for innovation through biomimicry. Felines are digitigrades: they move on the tips of their fingers. This makes them more discreet and agile, like masters of the hunt. Their pads are essential for this. Soft and velvety, they feel the slightest vibrations of the ground, conceal their presence when moving, and are also extremely sensitive because they allow felines to identify the texture of their prey. Despite this, they are strong enough to support the entire weight of the body. What is the secret of these mysterious pads? They are made up of numerous elastic fibers caught in adipose tissue, that is to say containing fat cells, tight and dense. The thick outer surface, the epidermis, is made up of several layers including the stratum corneum composed of numerous layers of keratin cells, the same proteins as our nails. Below, the more flexible dermis is rich in sensory receptors, then the subcutaneous tissue (adipose tissue) plays the role of shock absorber and thermal insulator thanks to the juxtaposition of multiple fat cells. This multilayer structure can inspire vibration damping systems in many industrial parts and components , from aeronautics to automobiles, household appliances and railways. Crédits images : ©Chris Hubbard, Virginia Naples, Erin Ross, Burcu Carlon The spiderweb: an expert in vibration absorption. Spider silk is renowned for its unusual combination of lightness and extreme strength, which sometimes exceeds that of steel. Because of these properties, researchers have developped materials inspired by spider silk that are both strong and lightweight. Until now, the acoustic properties of spider webs have not yet been explored. However, it has been discovered that the canvases have remarkable acoustic advantages. The architecture of the web, consisting of concentric circles or "rings", combined with the variable elastic properties of the radial and circumferential silk, is capable of attenuating and absorbing vibrations in wide frequency ranges, despite its lightness. Based on this complex natural architecture, a team of researchers from Italy, France and the United Kingdom published their research on a bio-inspired acoustic metamaterial in 2016. It is a material with a specific periodic architecture which gives it remarkable properties such as blocking sound waves and mechanical vibrations. This bio-inspired metamaterial is formed from square meshes containing resonant rings and supporting ligaments that radiate from the center of the rings outwards. According to the digital modeling carried out, this new concept inhibits low frequency sounds more effectively than other existing metamaterials. This therefore opens the door to completely new applications through biomimicry, in particular for the construction of bridges or anti-seismic structures in architecture or in the design of innovative light vehicles with vibration-damping and shock-absorbing structures. Crédits images : ©Marco Miniaci, Anastasiia Krushynska, Alexander B. Movchan, Federico Bosia', Nicola M. Pugno' Grapefruit: porosity to neutralise vibrations. Grapefruit is a very heavy fruit: its mass can reach 6 kg. Once ripe, it falls from its tree and falls ten to fifteen meters, without cracking on impact. Its skin has a remarkable capacity to absorb shock and neutralise vibrations. Experimental results show that up to 90% of the energy on impact is dissipated during its free fall. The outer layer of its structure, called the exocarp, is dense and rigid. Conversely, the part between the skin and the quarters, called the mesocarp, is not very dense and porous. It is loaded with intercellular air and acts like a compressible foam. The density of pores gradually increases between the mesocarp and the exocarp, which makes these two parts difficult to distinguish. There is therefore no abrupt change in structural properties between tissues that could cause them to separate. The PROSE (Product Synthesis Engineering) laboratory at Texas A&M University has developped a finite element model based on the non-uniform porosity of grapefruit skin . The model simulated aluminum foam with 66% of pores dispersed within 0.6 cm of the top and bottom faces of the foam. To test the effectiveness of the porosity distribution, the team simulated the foam falling onto its upper side from a height of 1.5 meters, then measured the stress distribution. The shock caused by the impact was mainly absorbed by the upper side and did not fully propagate into the lower side, which demonstrated shock absorption properties similar to those of grapefruit. This foam design is a remarkable illustration of biomimicry. It could be useful in applications involving significant shock or vibration. For example, in the automotive field: improve the damping of a vehicle and reduce vibrations in the transmission, internal mechanics, engine or wheels. Crédits images : ©Ortiz J, Zhang G, DA McAdams Other promising prospects for biomimicry in industrial sectors Biomimétisme & aerodynamics : a commonplace Discover Biomimicry, sensing and information processing: shaping the intelligent systems of the future Discover Biomimicry to cope with the elements (abrasion, erosion, oxidation) Discover Biomimicry, structures and materials: the winning bet of lightweight design Discover Biomimicry & tribology: a promising technological duo Discover

Le biomimétisme est un formidable accélérateur d'innovations. Bioxegy est le spécialiste français du biomimétisme. Nous déployons notre expertise et notre réseau pluridisciplinaire pour concevoir à vos côtés des innovations bio-inspirées pertinentes et durables et générer de la R&D percutante. Did you know ? If there is one thing that biomimicry teaches us, it is that nature is full of feats. Thanks to our “ Did You Know? ” posts, discover the ingenuity, beauty and magic of life. No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. The knowledge in terms of biology and therefore biomimicry is accelerating with technical advances and the development of structures like Bioxegy . You can follow "Our news " by clicking here. Discover our news

Le biomimétisme est une boîte à outils performante pour aider les acteurs du secteur aéronautique à muscler leur R&D. Confrontés à des défis techniques, environnementaux et réglementaires sans précédents, le biomimétisme leur propose des réponses efficaces et prometteuses ! Your expert in biomimicry. Design and develop technologies inspired by nature's most ingenious know-hows, thanks to our biomimetic engineers. Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. We deliver an impactful and proven expertise in biomimicry. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Discover Bioxegy Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Nous contacter Les apports du biomimétisme dans l'aéronautique sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Mécanique des structures Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + NVH | Acoustique Absorption acoustique et vibrations (NVH) Isolation acoustique Gestion acoustique active Amplification des signaux + Sciences thermiques Isolation thermique Antifeu Matériaux à changement de phase (PCM) Optimisation des échanges thermiques Façades réfléchissantes et toitures blanches Anti-icing Efficacité énergétique + Optique et gestion de la lumière Fenêtres et revêtements anti-reflets Optimisation de la lumière naturelle Esthétisme et couleur structurelle + Science des matériaux Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Gestion et optimisation des flux Organisation collective Interconnexions et réseaux Systèmes de ventilation et de circulation d'air + Éco-conception Réduction de l'empreinte carbone des chantiers Recyclabilité et circularité des matériaux Stratégies de construction modulaires Gestion des déchets et co-produits + Divers Filtration air & eau Étanchéité et surfaces autonettoyantes Protection contre l'usure et l'érosion +

Le biomimétisme, en tant que méthodologie R&D innovante axée sur la performance, la durabilité et la sobriété, consiste à tirer parti des processus, des compositions, des formes et des interactions présents dans les systèmes biologiques naturels. En exploitant ces principes, le biomimétisme permet la création de technologies novatrices qui ont un impact environnemental positif. Our Blog Become an expert in biomimicry through our articles Dive into our articles without delay! Biox'News Autumn 2024 Welcome to the Autumn 2024 issue of the Biox’News !🍂 We are about to sail into a world where innovation and nature become one, shaping ... Biox'News Spring 2024 Make hay in May! In this spirit, we're excited to share our latest -and quite delightful- updates in our Biox'News ! Circular Economy, Biomimicry and IT Circular economy is the norm in nature: all products are 100% recycled and recyclable. Waste does not exist at the level of natural... Biomimetic sensors : Top 5 of the most interesting detectors Les multiples sens du vivant inspirent des capteurs pour des outils de détection et des technologies interactives. Voici le top 5 du capteur The dromedary, our desert ally The dromedary is one of the animals best adapted to the desert. From head to toe through its hump, this makes it an ally of choice to... Natural sciences: a foundation for biomimicry Transdisciplinary approaches such as biomimicry are blurring the boundaries between the two conventional branches of natural science:... The morpho butterfly, the wings of biomimicry The morpho butterfly is one of the most beautiful butterflies in the world, recognizable by its large blue wings. Fascinating in many... Tardigrade: the incredible and tiny Terminator of the living Tardigrades are everywhere! From high snow-capped mountains to the darkest seabed, from the most banal of house roofs to the emptiness of... Biomimicry: quite a story! Looking at the history of biomimicry is important to fully understand its evolution and current form. Thus, biomimicry's current results... Mother-of-pearl, a material with many virtues Mother-of-pearl is an incredible material: from its beauty to its solidity, its virtues are numerous. This fascinating material continues... Biomimicry: Top 5 emblematic technologies Biomimicry is an innovation method that has already had resounding success during its history. We invite you here to review the five most... Design and biomimicry: when efficiency rhymes with elegance! In general, drawing inspiration from nature for design is more of an artistic approach than a technical one. And yet, the living has been... Biomimicry in sport, a fantastic innovation coach Biomimicry and sport are teammates in the race for innovation! Every year, science enables sport to push back performance standards, both... Naked mole rat, the key to immortality ? The naked mole rat, rodent of the Bathyergidae family, has a multitude of surprising and interesting properties for the health industry:... Top 10 of Bioxegy's success stories since its funding ! Bioxegy celebrates its 5th anniversary! This is the opportunity to look back on the greatest successes and milestones achieved in the...

L’architecture biomimétique offre à l’homme un nouveau prisme de développement dans un monde où la restriction sur l’utilisation des ressources devient un impératif. À l’aune d’une ère plus écologique, l’architecture biomimétique ouvre une nouvelle voie pour concevoir la ville de demain. Biomimetic architecture: when the building becomes an ecosystem Biomimetic architecture offers man a new prism of development in a world where restrictions in terms of resources are becoming essential. In the light of an era of sustainable development, biomimetic architecture opens a new path for designing the city of tomorrow . Biomimetic Architecture in a constantly evolving world Biomimetic architecture , as its name indicates, is greatly linked to biomimicry (a R&D approach which consists of drawing inspiration from the ingenuity of the mechanisms, properties and functions of living beings to innovate). Biomimetic architecture is defined as a design approach following codes and rules found in the living world in order to resolve frequent problems in the field of architecture. This makes it possible to introduce into biomimetic buildings the ingenuity and multifunctionality that living beings demonstrate. Biomimetic architecture, a bridge between Man and Earth In the 21st century, the electronics and communication technology sectors are growing. At the same time, this last century has seen another rupture: that of global urbanisation. Since the mid-20th century, urban growth has literally exploded across the entire surface of the globe (56% of the current world population lives in cities compared to 70% estimated in 2050!). While in 1950, the Île-de-France region was already home to more than 6 million inhabitants, it exceeded the threshold of 10 million inhabitants in 2005, reaching more than 12 million today! On a larger scale, the world population increases each year by around 80 million people, it is estimated that the world urban population will reach 9.6 billion in 2050 ! The architecture of certain very dense cities with strong demographic growth must therefore adapt, so why not take inspiration from living things via biomimetic architecture? Be careful not to confuse design inspired by living things for aesthetic purposes with biomimetic architecture! Despite the obviously aesthetic interest in reproducing forms that remind us of the most beautiful things we observe in nature, biomimetic architecture is mainly inspired by the functionalities and properties of life to provide added value at a sustainable and functional level for innovative structures and buildings! Biomimetic Architecture facing current challenges The current high population growth poses several problems in our societies on several aspects: First, according to the UN, population growth is the “main factor driving food needs” . Indeed, non-renewable natural resources are decreasing sharply and the population is growing, this being problematic both for the populations but also at the political level, natural resources being vectors of conflicts. Then, we are currently seeing unprecedented degradation of soils and natural ecosystems , explaining, in part, the significant desertification of many territories. This is a consequence of the proliferation and difficulties in managing resources implied by mass urbanisation. Finally, the carbon footprint is also increasing enormously, leading to very large ecological overexploitation . Biomimetic architecture can help us meet this challenge, by encouraging our societies to rethink inhabited spaces in order to increase their resilience. Namely, the concept of resilience is closely associated with a sustainable and circular, even restorative, approach. Biomimetic architecture can be expressed through buildings with optimised shapes and structures but also through the use of materials reducing our ecological footprint! The city of Manila in the Philippines, among the densest in the world Biomimetic architecture, a bridge between Man and Earth Faced with the realities of this destruction caused by humanity, many designers and architects have committed to the restoration of environments and biodiversity . It is in this context that biomimetic architecture emerges, self-sufficient in resources and directly inspired by the nature that it hopes to heal. Biomimetic architecture through the reuse of materials As we know, in nature there really is no such thing as “waste”. All materials are reused or recycled, allowing other species to use them. In life, all materials involved in a transformation are useful and valued in a certain way. To avoid the term waste, we call co-products the residual products which are not those targeted by the transformation. We can therefore consider using bio-sourced materials, thus derived from organic matter, to produce biodegradable and recyclable materials. We can also valorise these co-products for other uses, such as using shrimp shells to produce plastic (Shrilk ) or even duck feathers for insulation materials! Certain species also use their natural environment to build their habitat, so we can think of drawing inspiration from these species for biomimetic architecture! This is what a 3D printing company did, taking inspiration from the mason wasp! In fact, mason wasps build nests in the ground in order to place their eggs and larvae there and therefore to protect them. The idea of a biomimetic architecture inspired by these wasps then makes it possible to build houses based on earth, natural fibers and binders & stabilisers inspired by the saliva of the mason wasp for habitats that are both sustainable and efficient. In the same principle, we can also draw inspiration from termites, impressive builders capable of creating gigantic termite mounds and large underground galleries only with the use of their saliva and the surrounding earth! This is particularly useful for producing earth-based construction materials that are therefore biodegradable and bio-sourced. Biomimetic architecture is therefore also inspired by very inventive species using their environment (see our article on these incredible engineer species !) An example of a large termite mound Furthermore, much research has also been carried out to produce concrete with a smaller ecological footprint, in particular by using bio-sourced binders to facilitate the production of concrete. For example, we can cite For tera cement which draws its inspiration from corals! Corals in fact produce calcium carbonate (CaCO3) from the surrounding CO2, a compound necessary for the production of concrete. By imitating the biomineralisation process of corals during the concrete production line, concrete can be produced without the overconsumption of CO2. Here is yet another example of carbon footprint reduction (- 60% fewer emissions across the entire production chain) via biomimetic architecture! Biomimetic architecture and its innovative ecological solutions British architect Michael Pawlyn has embarked on the project of reforesting the Sahara using greenhouses inspired, for example, by desert fog-basking beetle (but also by permaculture, camel nostrils and other species). This specy of desert coprophagous beetles (especially in Namibia), is renowned for its ability to harvest moisture from the air. Indeed, the elytra of these insects - chitinous protections covering their wings - are punctuated with hydrophilic protuberances which increase the surface tension of the drops and cause them to coagulate. These collect moisture from the fog while hydrophobic hollows ensure the droplets formed are evacuated towards the head when the mealworm bends down! Hence its somewhat… special appearance! By taking inspiration from this specy, it is therefore possible to redirect humidity more easily to supply greenhouses! This is a very promising and interesting example of biomimetic architecture in view of the current and future context! The desert fog-basking beetle, bending to direct the drops towards its mouth © James Harris Anderson These same strategies were used to imagine new housing solutions allowing the development of a symbiotic relationship between living things and buildings via biomimetic architecture. With this in mind, an architectural firm designed a bio-façade adapted to seaweed farming. Micro -algae, in addition to presenting an obvious aesthetic interest, capture CO2 present in the atmosphere and can be harvested to be used in the manufacture of biopolymers or biofuels. These products can then be used to remanufacture materials necessary for the construction of buildings, once again showing the ability of biomimetic architecture to reduce our ecological footprint! We also find, in the biomimetic architecture of this green barrier, natural optimisation strategies. Taking direct inspiration from the stratification of forest ecosystems, the shade projected is used by solar panels to cultivate bushy or herbaceous species. An innovative and original way to reuse solar energy thanks to biomimetic architecture ! Thus, numerous biomimetic architecture projects are developing and little by little presenting an alternative to the city of concrete, glass and steel, for an integrated habitat, the child of the ingenuity of Man and Nature. Have you already heard of the “ Paris Smart City 2050 ” project? It is a biomimetic architecture concept by Vincent Callebaut aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% in Paris by 2050 by establishing much more nature in the city of lights! For example, we would find green towers using bio-air conditioning, towers containing cells that are united in terms of energy or even towers with very large plant walls allowing efficient photosynthesis! Enough to completely overhaul neighbourhoods using biomimetic architecture! The concept of Paris Smart City 2050 © Vincent Callebaut Architectures Biomimetic architecture, a bridge between Man and Earth Biomimetic architecture and functionalisation Biomimetic architecture makes it possible to create innovative designs to address many issues and can provide numerous advantages and benefits in several aspects, here are two examples: Temperature regulation : Taking inspiration once again from termite mounds, the Eastgate Center in Harare, Zimbabwe, mimics the passive cooling performance of termite mounds using porous materials that are also local and bio-sourced. This provides better nighttime ventilation and therefore better temperature regulation, allowing a 10% reduction in energy costs linked to air conditionning in a conventional building! South Korea's Thematic Pavilion is inspired by the bird of paradise (Strelitzia reginae - it's actually a plant ) , which has the ability to open its petals when a bird lands on it, discovering the pollen of the flower which will be disseminated via the bird. This example of biomimetic architecture adapts according to the environment and the amount of sun perceived, making it possible to capture the most sun when the weather is cloudy and on the contrary to accentuate the shading when the weather is very sunny. This makes it possible to effectively regulate the temperature! Lighting : Another project by architect Michael Pawlyn, named “ The Biomimetic Office ”, is inspired by the eye of the barreleye fish , capable of efficiently focusing light into one point. By imitating its mirror structure, it is possible to increase the light level on the lower floors of this building, allowing in particular to use less electricity for lighting! Other bio-inspired functionalisations exist, such as hydrophobic surfaces (inspired, for example, by the lotus leaf) allowing automatic cleaning and protection of certain materials. Biomimetic architecture can therefore bring new benefits to certain buildings and is therefore very promising! Biomimetic architecture and lightweight design Lightweight design consists of the design of products or structures that are as light as possible while maintaining equal resistance to stress, particularly mechanical stress. Biomimetic architecture and lightweight design are therefore obviously linked, due to the need to design resistant buildings while using less material, for economic and ecological reasons. Lightweight design in biomimetic architecture can manifest itself through the materials used, the shape or the structure of buildings. There are a lot of bio-inspired lightweight structures, such as cell-shaped structures inspired by bee hives that are found in several industrial fields, and which make it possible to effectively absorb vibrations. Another example of lightweight biomimetic architecture is inspired by the Venus basket, or glass sponge, living in an environment with strong underwater currents and very high pressure due to its depth. Their shape allows them to distribute forces over their entire surface and therefore better absorb vibrations and inspired the Gherkin Tower in London! Many bio-inspired lattice structures are also being sought and can still be found in order to have lighter structures using fewer materials but still very resistant! Venus' basket, or glass sponge © NOAA under Creative Commons license Conclusion Biomimetic architecture, dictated by rules and codes observed in nature, is a subject of the future which could help reduce the harmful effects of population growth. It involves not only the reuse of materials and resources but also the functionalisation of new structures, enough to give ideas for your future at home!

Le biomimétisme est une boîte à outils performante pour aider les acteurs du secteur aéronautique à muscler leur R&D. Confrontés à des défis techniques, environnementaux et réglementaires sans précédents, le biomimétisme leur propose des réponses efficaces et prometteuses ! Biomimicry: cosmetics reinvented! The global cosmetics market is very dynamic , with an estimated growth rate of 8.8% between 2020 and 2025 . As in many sectors, the wants of cosmetic consumers are evolving towards more natural products, with a lower impact on the environment . Players in the market of cosmetic products must therefore adapt. DIAGNOSTIC Consumers are value more and more sustainable and environmentally friendly products . For example, following a survey conducted in France, 78% of respondents said they found brand transparency on product sustainability important. Thus, players must reinvent themselves to remain competitive by offering more attractive and innovative products . Changes in consumer consumption habits encourage market players to adapt their catalog. New compounds from natural and renewable sources , new functions, better performance, green chemistry... The paths that biomimicry can take to innovate in the cosmetic industry are numerous , and they fit perfectly with the direction that this sector must take in order to meet the changing expectations consumer. Biomimicry and cosmetics : specialist in biomimicry, and with its experience in the field of cosmetics alongside major players in the sector, Bioxegy is capable of making biomimicry an innovative and relevant response for imagining tomorrow's cosmetic products. Organisms develop in varied environments with changing constraints. To ensure their survival, they must adopt effective and sober responses. These responses have allowed the appearance of a great diversity of compounds with very varied properties. Living organisms therefore constitute a rich pool of effective natural compounds to, among other things, improve the functioning of cosmetic products or replace certain synthetic products with more sober counterparts. Living organisms can also be at the origin of cosmetics with innovative functions and/or based on new concepts. An example: structural colours. They are not based on pigments but on micro or nanostructures, as in the morpho butterfly (see photo). This type of colour is omnipresent in life and taking inspiration from it can enable the development of coloured cosmetic products that do not rely on expensive or toxic synthetic pigments. The contributions of biomimicry in cosmetics concern the following areas: Packaging Gentle (green) chemistry Aesthetic and colour Biosourced molecules Eco-design and materials Biomimicry and cosmetic products: an example of an application case Call on our expertise Testimonials & Projects Biomimétisme, structures et matériaux : le pari gagnant du lightweight design Coming soon

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Le biomimétisme est une vraie oppotunité de développement et d'innovation pour les acteurs de la santé. Dans un marché particulièrement compétitif, il permet d'imaginer et concevoir des technologies inédites et en phase avec les défis du secteur. Your expert in biomimicry. Design and develop technologies inspired by nature's most ingenious know-hows, thanks to our biomimetic engineers. Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Biomimicry provides sophisticated and effective solutions to your technical challenges and ambitions. Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops intelligent and sustainable bio-inspired technologies to meet your innovation objectives. We deliver an impactful and proven expertise in biomimicry. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Discover Bioxegy Working alongside your R&D and innovation teams, our biomimetic engineers draw inspiration from nature's most ingenious mechanisms, properties and functions. Bioxegy is one of the international pioneers of this powerful and promising engineering field. Les apports du biomimétisme dans l'automobile sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Science des matériaux Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Expérience utilisateur Voies d'administration des médicaments Packagings fonctionnels et durables Conditionnement Confort + Sciences thermiques Dissipation de la chaleur Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Efficacité énergétique + Capteurs et traitement de l'information Capteurs optiques Capteurs acoustiques Capteurs de pression Traitement d'image + Tribologie Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Gestion et optimisation des flux Logistique et chaine d'approvisionnement Gestion des stocks Planification de la production + Revêtement Autonettoyant Antimicrobiens et antifouling Imperméabilité Superhydrophobie Anticorrosion + Divers Bio-compatibilité Micro-robotique Pansements et sutures Chimie +