The current study introduces a novel class of bio-inspired and 3D-printed metastructures
called functionally graded lattice metamaterial beams (FGLBs). These lightweight lattice …

The sporting goods sector can serve as a proving ground for new technologies. We propose
that climbing shoes are an excellent case study for showcasing a systematic approach to bio …

The purpose of this paper is to offer designers a design support method and tool to design a
performant system (production system, machines, etc.) by integrating Lean functionalities …

In this paper, a biomimicry-based methodology for developing design innovations is
presented, as practiced with the Industrial Design students at the Faculty of Mechanical …

The synergy between state-of-the-art additive manufacturing (AM) technologies and lattice
structures offers numerous remarkable advantages which inspire engineers and designers …

In this paper, the six-step strategy for bionic inspiration in industrial design and engineering
is improved with involvement of an additional tool-functional decomposition. The improved …

The goal of this paper is to contribute to the design and study of forms driven by natural
forces. The research is based on the application of three disciplines: bionics, kinetics and …