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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. Our biomimetic tops The champions of nature We have produced, for you, a series of very diverse rankings, based on subjective criteria. You will find the best cutting-edge innovations, the best applications of biomimicry in the service of more sustainable development, the best books on biomimicry to read... In short, the best of the best. Do you have the same rankings as us? We would be delighted if you told us about it on our networks, Instagram , LinkedIn , Facebook ! 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... And if you can't get enough of our content, come and discover our “ Did you know? ”, provided with biological anecdotes of all kinds! Discover "Did you Know?"

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'agro-industrie 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 + Filtration & dépollution 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 + Revêtements fonctionnels Anticorrosion Surface hydrophobe Surface antibactérienne Surface autonettoyante +

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. A cleaning and protection device for autonomous vehicle cameras Typical examples of Bioxegy projects Biomimicry to equip the vehicles of the future CONTEXT In the coming years, there will be more and more autonomous vehicles on our roads. They are equipped with cameras that detect and interpret the immediate environment using AI, in order to react to it (brake, avoid, prevent). A technical challenge on which our teams intervened in Phase 2 (Biomimetic Research & Design Study) , after finishing Phase 1 (Pre-Seed Study). Customer : Confidential - Major French automotive supplier. PROBLEM / INITIAL CHALLENGE It is difficult to clean the surface of these cameras and protect them from dirt (loss of reliability of AI in detection). Current solutions are unsatisfactory: excessive water consumption (100L/h!) BIOLOGICAL SOURCE OF INSPIRATION Bioxegy biologists have identified a particularly effective biological reference system (BRS): the nictitating membranes of camelids. This is an effective third eyelid to evacuate and protect sand (located at eye level). BIO-INSPIRED MECATRONIC DEVICE Our engineers then designed a bio-inspired mechatronic device for protecting and cleaning the cameras of autonomous vehicles, taking a model from the nictitating membrane of camelids. Result: water consumption 10x lower! Other biomimetic topics of interest explored with the client in Phase 1 (Pre-Study): Chemical-free fastening system for interior coverings Engine cooling system Acoustics and vibrations in the passenger compartment Lightweight design and 3D printing 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. Identify biomimetic leads for helicopter engines AERONAUTICS Client : Safran Helicopter Engines Découvrir Improve air quality in a constraints public space MOBILITY / INFRASTRUCTURES Client : Major mobility actor (confidential) Découvrir Create new automotive technologies that can be used by manufacturers AUTOMOTIVE Client: Leading automotive supplier in France (confidential) Découvrir Breaking down technological barriers to develop an autonomous mode of collective transport MOBILITY Client: Major player consortium from mobility & IoT (confidential) Découvrir Optimizing an assembly process for the development of a new drug PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY Client: Pharmaceutical industry player (confidential) Découvrir Identify disruptive technologies to optimize the management of passenger flows MOBILITY Client : Major mobility actor (confidential) Découvrir Imagining the cleaning services of the future thanks to biomimicry CLEANINESS Client : GSF, major player in the cleaning and associated services industry in France Découvrir Discover the potential of biomimicry in your sector

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. 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. 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. Découvrir Notre Métier 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. Functional materials & Structures Acoustics & Vibrations (NVH) Thermoregulation Detection & Information management Fluid mechanics (Aero- and hydro-dynamics) Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Design of Systems (industrial design) Other areas: chemistry, optics, ... 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 Notre équipe 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. 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. Join us Notre Vision & nos Valeurs 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. Learn more Notre réseau scientifique 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. Learn more

Reach out to engage in a R&D project with us Companies : Let's choose biomimicry! A new ally for your innovation: 3.8 billion years of R&D. Up Bioxegy's offer in short: choose biomimicry to boost your innovation and R&D! Please fill out the form below and a member of Bioxegy's team will get in contact with you as soon as possible! Send Thank you for contacting us! As France's biomimicry expert, Bioxegy offers to imagine, create and develop bio-inspired technologies alongside your innovation and R&D teams. A unique opportunity to shape the future of your value chain, drawing on the intelligence of nature's know-how. Tempted by this adventure? Join the 40 or so manufacturers who have already chosen to trust our expertise, which is unique in Europe.

Biomimicry uses the ingenuity of the living world to inspire the technologies and services of the future. Bioxegy is Europe's pioneering biomimicry design and engineering company. Dare to innovate in bio-inspired R&D! Our profession Bioxegy, expert in biomimicry Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. A pioneering biomimicry design and engineering firm, Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops bio-inspired technologies with its customers' R&D or innovation teams. Bioxegy Biomimétisme Working together with your R&D departments Alongside your teams, we draw on the sophistication and performance of the techniques and functions of living organisms to shape and develop impactful bio-inspired innovations and transform your technologies and processes. We determine with you the parameterised problems or industrial challenges. We identify, analyse and select Biological Reference Systems (BRS), mechanisms or candidate biological models likely to provide a solution to the challenges posed. We transpose candidate Biological Systems into viable technological applications : in close collaboration with your teams, we design and develop biomimetic technologies responding to the initial problem. Discover our biomimetic R&D expertise The radius of action of our profession Bioxegy operates in all areas of industrial applications (automotive, aerospace, energy, etc.), with large groups, mid-sized companies and SMEs in France and in Europe. A real breeding ground for solutions, nature constitutes a rich and proven know-how, responding to the vast majority of industrial challenges, from mass reduction to hydrodynamics, including process automation and optimisation. Discover our sectors of activity A proven transdisciplinary profession To offer you impactful biomimetic R&D projects, we rely on a multidisciplinary, rhythmic, pragmatic approach to innovation that is close to your realities. Our business revolves around 3 complementary axes for the development of bio-inspired concepts: Design and Development of biomimetic technologies Biomimetic studies and techniques Analytical and numerical studies Experimental studies Identification and study of biological mechanisms Conception (CAD) Formulation: Experimental plans & protocols Reverse engineering : Biomimetic transposition Formulation and optimisation of concepts Feasibility study : technical, financial, industrial Simulations (FEM, CFD, DTS…) Analytical or semi-analytical modelisation and resolution Algorithm development Tests management and monitoring Analysis of experimental results Innovation management Management of the development of concepts Innovation strategy consulting: Industrial market study, development plan Tripartite project coordination Training in bio-inspired R&D Introductory conferences on the biomimetic approach for R&D Biomimetic initiation and ideation workshop Identification of opportunities and areas of relevance Call on our expertise Project teams comprising different professions tailor-made to materialise the ambition of biomimicry They imagine and adjust the format of the projects and missions, ensure optimal deployment of our expertise and impactful innovation management. They carry out biomimetic reverse engineering, design, test and implement bio-inspired innovations, in contact with your teams. Project directors & Managers Bio-engineers & Biologists Engineers & Innovation Export Our Specialists & Experts network They carry out the research process in order to identify and establish links with biological models (BRS-TRS), and meet with specialists. Bioxegy completes its system by relying on a vast network of experts and laboratories operating at the heart of our biomimetic innovation projects. Discover our team Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. A pioneering biomimicry design and engineering firm, Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops bio-inspired technologies with its customers' R&D or innovation teams. Discover our R&D projects They dared to try biomimicry and trust us!

Comment faciliter le travail des chirurgiens lors des interventions sur des patients ? Le biomimétisme est une atlernative toute trouvée : en s'inspirant des contorsionnistes dans la nature, le biomimétisme guide vers des innovations en robotique souple, efficace et fiable. Biomimétisme & matériaux : concevoir des outils d'interventions innovants et fiables 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. Pour faciliter les interventions chirurgicales, des chercheurs du MIT (États-Unis), ont conçu des "robots mous" ("soft robots"), inspirés des contorsionnistes du monde animal : le poulpe, parmi d’autres espèces, a inspiré la structure flexible de ces nouveaux robots. ©iStock 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. 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 & oncologie : améliorer les outils de diagnostic Découvrir Biomimétisme et matériaux : administrer grâce au micro-packaging Découvrir Biomimétisme & tribologie : un duo technologique prometteur Découvrir

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 les biens de consommation 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 Contrôle des vibrations + Revêtement Imperméabilité Autonettoyant Antibactérien Omniphobe + Capteurs Capteurs optiques Capteurs chimiques Capteurs physiques (température, pression) + Tribologie Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager Mécanique des structures Résistance mécanique Lightweight Design Absorption/résistance aux chocs Conception modulaire + Esthétique Couleurs structurelles Bio-pigments Couleurs adaptatives (température, pression, déformation, humidité) + Gestion et optimisation des flux Logistique et chaine d'approvisionnement Gestion des stocks Planification de la production +

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. Bioxegy news Bioxegy and biomimicry in the news Did you miss one of our media appearances? You can find our news here! We regularly give conferences to large panels, we participate to many R&D fairs in France and Europe and we regularly speak in engineering or management schools . Additionally, did you know that we are often asked to talk about biomimicry in the press ? We have collected the articles and columns here! Would you like to contact Bioxegy for an appearance or an article? You can us contact us on the contact page : “Contact us”! No posts published in this language yet Once posts are published, you’ll see them here. The growth of Bioxegy since 2018 promotes the expansion of the use of biomimicry as a research and development method . We are thus contributing to the deepening of knowledge in this field which is now within the reach of the industry . But this is only the last stage of a historical process, which we invite you to discover through our articles dedicated to “ The history of biomimicry ”. Discover the history of biomimicry If you are not satisfied and want to learn more about biomimicry , do not hesitate to listen to our podcast “ Incredible Nature ”! or discover our appearances on the BSMART TV channel! Discover the Incredible Nature Bioxegy on BSMART Les Echos Usbek & Rica La Tribune

Le biomimétisme, une perspective prometteuse ! Safran Helicopter Engines et Bioxegy se sont rapprochés afin d'identifier les leviers d'action et les opportunités qu'offre le biomimétisme pour les technologies du motoriste français. Le biomimétisme chez Safran Helicopter Engines : l'intervention de Bioxegy ©Safran Helicopter Engines La nature orchestre des écosystèmes complexes et sous contraintes. Ainsi, les organismes vivants sont parfaitement équipés pour braver les éléments, assurer leur survie et leur mobilité. Le biomimétisme, parce qu'il va puiser dans la sophistication des fonctions et propriétés biologiques, représente une opportunité technologique de taille pour le secteur aéronautique. En effet, exposés à une industrie en pleine mutation, soumis à des normes sécuritaires et environnementales grandissantes et mis à l'épreuve par une concurrence intense, les acteurs de l'aéronautique doivent se réinventer et rester à la pointe de l'innovation. Aussi original que puissant, le biomimétisme est un accélérateur R&D qui permet de leur apporter un outil de résolution technologique concret. Il est aussi particulièrement bénéfique quand il s'agit d'alimenter le développement d'innovations de rupture. 1 Oser le Biomimétisme , un choix logique Safran Helicopter Engines est le leader mondial des turbines pour hélicoptères. Implémentée à Bordes en France, l'entreprise conçoit et produit une large gamme de systèmes de motorisations pour hélicoptères, notamment les turbines à gaz. Créé il y a plus de 75 ans, le motoriste béarnais repose sur une tradition d'invention et d'anticipation et consacre près de 15% de son chiffre d'affaires à la R&D. C'est donc en parfaite adéquation avec cette culture du progrès que Safran Helicopter Engines s'est rapproché de Bioxegy afin d'identifier les leviers d'action et les opportunités qu'offre le biomimétisme pour les technologies et systèmes que ses équipes conçoivent et fabriquent. 3 cups Blueberries 3 cups Flour 18 000 Turbines en opération 1½ cups Butter 2500 Clients dans le monde 15% du CA Consacré à la R&D Safran Helicopter Engines en chiffres ©Safran Helicopter Engines ©Safran Helicopter Engines 2 Biomimétisme, identification et idéation : l'intervention de Bioxegy auprès des équipes de Safran Helicopter Engines L'équipe Bioxegy s'est donc rendue à Bordes pour une journée auprès des équipes R&D de Safran Helicopter Engines. Un programme en deux temps : Une conférence de découverte initiale du biomimétisme pour un large auditoire de collaborateurs. L'objectif étant tout d'abord de faire découvrir le biomimétisme, d'en présenter les opportunités technologiques concrètes et d'exposer les leviers d'action pressentis par Bioxegy pour Safran Helicopter Engines. Une matinée pour aider à se projeter. Puis, dans un second temps, un atelier de travail et de diagnostic ciblé auprès des différents experts et responsables techniques de Safran : après avoir passé en revue les enjeux et thématiques technologiques des départements présents, l'objectif était d'identifier les opportunités d'innovation qu'offre le biomimétisme. Acoustique, légèreté des systèmes, résistance et fiabilité des matériaux, multifonctionnalité, thermorégulation, optimisation énergétique... : les perspectives de développement étaient nombreuses. Bioxegy a donc aidé les équipes Safran à se projeter sur des cas d'application concrets et prometteurs. Un travail d'idéation pour imaginer comment le biomimétisme pourrait rendre les turbomachines du constructeur plus sobres et plus durables, donc plus compétitives, et adaptées aux différentes phases de vol. 1/4 ©Safran Helicopter Engines ©Safran Helicopter Engines " Le biomimétisme n’est pas seulement une source d’inspiration biologique, où l’aile d’un avion ressemble à celle d’un oiseau. Le biomimétisme doit aussi être vu comme une méthodologie de conception R&D prometteuse, pour résoudre des problématiques complexes en tirant partie des solutions mises en œuvre par la nature dans son écosystème. Les cas d’usages dans un secteur comme l’aéronautique sont donc nombreux, que cela soit dans des domaines comme l’aérodynamisme, l’acoustique ou le thermique. Et même dans un environnement très contraignant comme peut-être celui d’un moteur d’hélicoptère, nous trouvons des problématiques et des similitudes avec les situations vécues par la nature. L'équipe Bioxegy s'est d'abord appliquée à démystifier le sujet par une conférence d'acculturation très efficace auprès de l'ensemble de nos équipes. Puis, dans un second temps, Bioxegy s'est attachée à diffuser de façon détaillée des cas d'applications concrets lors d'un atelier de diagnostic et de créativité. Nos équipes techniques se sont rapidement prises au jeu de la bio-inspiration et nous avons abouti à une trentaine de cas d’usages potentiels qui demandent maintenant à être explorés plus en détails pour valider la faisabilité de tous ces concepts prometteurs." Renaud Barrail R&T / Open Innovation Program Manager Safran Helicopter Engines " 3 Déployer le biomimétisme avec pragmatisme : le point de vue Bioxegy Le plus important pour Bioxegy, c'est d'arriver à trouver le bon angle d'approche pour chacun de nos partenaires. À chaque fois, notre efficacité repose sur notre capacité à trouver le format le plus adapté aux processus et méthodes d'innovation du partenaire en question. Le potentiel du biomimétisme est très vaste , une tendance confirmée auprès de Safran Helicopter Engines. Il faut donc pouvoir sélectionner les pistes les plus pertinentes, travailler également par élimination, et il faut savoir envisager différents angles d'attaque. Nous devons composer avec des contraintes particulières et des rythmes d'innovation singuliers. Ceci implique, par exemple, de pouvoir initier des sprints sur des sujets intelligemment périmétrés amenant ainsi à des PoC sur des horizons courts : 6 à 9 mois. C'est cette approche pragmatique qui nous a permis d'identifier des opportunités de projets pertinentes et faisables pour Safran Helicopter Engines . C'est donc en toute logique que nous leur proposerons de poursuivre cette collaboration et d'embrayer avec le démarrage d'études de recherche de conception biomimétique Aujourd'hui, nous sommes ravis de constater que leurs équipes sont alignées pour chercher à définir et enclencher des projets de R&D bio-inspirée. Nous avons hâte de continuer ce cheminement d'innovation !" " Simon De Myttenaere COO | Bioxegy

Biomimicry as a bridege between technology and nature Our vision Biomimicry, a bridge between technology and nature. Up Biomimicry , an R&D tool Welcome to Bioxegy , where the ingenuity of nature inspires sustainable technological innovations. We firmly believe that biomimicry is the ideal tool for reconciling humanity with nature , innovating in a constantly evolving world and developing sustainable technologies in the face of global challenges. Because it draws on the wisdom and intelligence of living know-how , biomimicry is the tool with the most potential to allow companies to imagine their future . The billions of years of R&D carried out by nature in a constrained environment, with limited resources, make it an effective, but also durable, and often very elegant tool. Bioxegy , reference in biomimicry Bioxegy is the central player in this biomimetic revolution . Our goal is to spread and systematise innovation through biomimicry . We bring biomimicry to life, taking it from a concept to the material world, and having a real and measurable impact. Our mission is to help all types of players that are ready to innovate with a strong environmental and social conscience . We are idealistic in our ambitions to reconcile technology and nature, but pragmatic in our approach. At Bioxegy , the ingenuity of nature becomes a source of tangible innovation . Our unique expertise is based on a harmonious fusion of technical and biological knowledge. We use the most modern tools, from our biomimetic database to cutting-edge simulation tools, supported by high-level academic and technical partnerships. To become our partner and make biomimicry a reality in your field, contact us! Contact us As a world reference in the integration of biomimicry into industry, our ambition goes beyond technical studies: we also develop our own first-rate biomimetic technologies , surpassing their conventional equivalents in performance and durability. Giving meaning to inventors and creators At Bioxegy, we give meaning to imagination, to design and technological development . We see our team as enlightened innovators, bridges between the shores of nature's wisdom and those of the challenges of the industrial world. Our bioxonauts, the members of the Bioxegy team , come from diverse backgrounds and training, to work on projects in a wide variety of scientific, technical and industrial fields . Their skills, ranging from coding to biology , chemistry, fluid dynamics, thermal engineering, etc., can be fully expressed and meaningful in the projects we carry out for French and European manufacturers. If you think you share this vision, join us in our quest to bring to life a sustainable future, inspired by nature and shaped by human genius. Together, we can spread and systematise innovation through biomimicry , and make it a common and viable response to global challenges. Join 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 les biens industriels sont très variés et concernent les domaines suivants : Science des matériaux Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Tribologie Résistance à l’abrasion Lubrification Adhérence et adhésion Texturation et état de surface + Sciences thermiques Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Optimisation thermique des composants Anti-icing + Capteurs Capteurs optiques Capteurs chimiques Capteurs physique (température, pression) + NVH | Acoustique Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Mécanique des fluides Aérodynamisme Hydrodynamisme Pertes de charge Valves, pompes, tuyaux + Mécanique des structures Résistance mécanique Lightweight Design Absorption/résistance aux chocs Conception modulaire + Revêtement Imperméabilité Autonettoyant Antibactérien Omniphobe +

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 : 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 Dissipation de la chaleur Optimisation des échanges thermiques Isolation thermique Anti-icing Efficacité énergétique + Capteurs et traitement de l'information Capteurs optiques/mécaniques Gestion des conditions dégradées Détection de fuites et polluants Traitement d'image + Tribologie Nicolas Héron R&I Senior Program Manager + Mécanique des fluides Aérodynamisme Étanchéité Micro-fluidique Valves, pompes, tuyaux, filtres + Conception industrielle Manufacturing Assemblage Conception modulaire Ergonomie + Divers Esthétique, couleurs Confort Sciences optiques Éco-conception +

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

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