BioInspired! So What? Now What!

Abstract: This Nature Inspired Manufacturing (NIM) event is in the format of a workshop.  NIM, however, is a project in progress  towards  the creation of biomimetic centres in the UK and Europe . The objective of the NIM Project is the application of biomimetic principles to create products offering novelty, competitive market value, and manufacturing using conventional or new methods that preserve the environment. Our mission statement is, ‘Generation of economic impact in society through a synergy  of the sciences, engineering, the humanities, and industrial partners.’

Participants will thus have the opportunity to be part of an organised network of a truly multidisciplinary nature. This will result in a much more attractive proposition for funding from Government Organisations and Research Councils as well as the private industry. It is also envisaged that novel science and technology will emerge in the creative process. This Third NIM International Workshop is about expansion and convergence. We are bringing in new disciplines from the humanities, the animal world, soft robotics, nanotechnology, and companies manufacturing biomimetic products. This expansion flags the presence of potential contributors to the materialisation of our mission statement. In addition, we will outline our Business Plan and initiate a consultation process among committed parties to establish coordination and a memorandum of understanding to achieve our clearly stated objectives. Put together, these elements constitute the foundations of convergence. The twelve speakers and poster presenters with their exciting topics will transmit the notion that this Project is only limited by the vastness of nature. For the Programme, Abstracts and Bios, click on the red links. PROGRAMME pdf      SPEAKERS and more..