Conference Agenda

Drawing from nature's intricate mechanisms and efficient resource utilization, experts from various fields have long sought to mimic these principles in design and technology. The workshop explores the intersection of nature-inspired solutions and technological advancements, particularly through Additive Manufacturing (AM). This technology has unlocked new possibilities in emulating nature's complex, organic structures and even incorporating living materials into designs, pushing the boundaries of bioinspired engineering. It prompts a discussion on the additive manufacturing community's success in harnessing nature's design repertoire and investigates strategies to integrate these natural principles more effectively into the design process.

The goal is to enhance the development of technical products that are not only inspired by but also function in harmony with nature's models, thanks to AM and digital technologies. Participants will engage in dialogues on maximizing the application of nature's designs, with the workshop aiming to stimulate collaborations, share expert insights, and potentially pave the way for formalizing these discussions into impactful outputs like white papers. This convergence of natural wisdom and technological innovation offers a promising pathway to sustainable and efficient design solutions, reflecting a deepened understanding of nature's contributions to modern engineering challenges.