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Biomimicry, detection and information processing: shaping the intelligent systems of the future. Across industries, especially in mobility, the trend is toward empowerment and connectivity. Infrastructure, furniture, equipment, household appliances, vehicles, planes, drones, trains or metros: systems must be ever more intelligent, connected, responsive and reliable. Depending on the industry and the context considered, they must be able to detect and interpret an environment, understand or anticipate an ongoing phenomenon or measure physical data with precision, including in the event of partial failure. Manufacturers, whoever they may be, are therefore developping all kinds of sensors, particularly optical or reflective. And for the information collected to have value, it must obviously be processed and induced an adequate and rapid response from the system and its calculation units, particularly for embedded systems in the mobility sector. Signal processing methods, the algorithms that govern them, memory management and calculation speed are quickly becoming technological issues. These systems and intelligences will also be the subject of intense competition. How can we increase the multisensorality and reliability of systems and develop new types of sensors? How to improve detection skills? How to develop fast and simple artificial intelligence? Information management was not invented by man. Nature is much more experienced and can offer many particularly interesting lessons. Nature orchestrates complex ecosystems. To interact, species must understand the environment around them and therefore analyse the information they perceive. Hearing, sight, touch, sensitivity to magnetic fields, chemoreceptors: the intelligence of perception methods is almost infinite. Processing complex signals, correlating them and making appropriate decisions is the most common activity in all living species. Each individual has a nervous system and a brain that allows them to respond to complex, sometimes unprecedented, situations to ensure their daily survival. The processing of information is not an animal monopoly, since it is also carried out in the plant world. Natural treatment principles and systems are highly effective, regardless of the neuronal capacities of the species studied. They are both simple and sophisticated, extremely efficient and fundamentally sober in their design and consumption. A specialist in the field, Bioxegy explains to you why and how biomimicry is a source of solutions and new approaches for designing the detection and information processing systems of the future. Here we provide you with a selection of particularly evocative examples. The human vision: optimising the reaction speed of autonomous embedded systems. Traditional methods of processing information involve analysing the perceived image, pixel by pixel. Their reactivity remains relative. These techniques can be replaced by an approach inspired by the human “retina-cortex” binary. It invites us to no longer study the entirety of each image but to record modifications of certain global characteristics such as hue, speed or direction. This type of processing makes it possible to quickly eliminate irrelevant elements such as buildings or trees on the side of the road or an object moving away from the vehicle. Inspired by human vision , the French company Prophesee has designed vision systems offering machines with reactivity that is close to ours. This technology is based on the observation of events rather than images. More energy efficient and multifunctional, this bio-inspired system finds applications in many sectors : from automobiles to health, including robotics and industrial assembly. Prophesee has a string of international awards: the company was nominated for the Silicon 60 Class of the American magazine EE Times for the third consecutive year in 2019 as well as winning the Top Innovation 2019 prize from inVISION magazine. Crédits images : © Prophesee Dragonflies: optimise anticipation of trajectories and detection of obstacles. In the field of mobility, autonomous vehicles, trains, or drones must be able to understand their environment. To do this, algorithms must be able to analyse the reality of a given situation. Intelligent, they must be able to anticipate the trajectories of other objects. In the case of land mobility: other cars, pedestrians, cyclists for example.​ Even if it is a faculty mastered by human beings, we are far from being the most gifted in this area. Many insects are much more reactive and clever than we are. They could inspire new methods of developping algorithms. The dragonfly is a formidable predator: its success rate is estimated at 95% (compared to 50% for the white shark). It has 360° vision and an exceptional reaction time of 30 milliseconds. It is especially impressive with its ability to follow its prey, notably flies, midges and mosquitoes, and to anticipate their trajectories to better catch them in mid-flight. This biological model of the dragonfly turns out to be less complex to study than that of humans and the still unknown mechanisms of their brain. Researchers from the universities of Lund in Sweden and Adelaide in Australia therefore looked at the insect to understand its ability to detect movements and anticipate trajectories in order to replicate it within artificial neural networks. They designed an autonomous robot to test their innovation which would optimise the analysis of the trajectories of objects tracked in the vehicle environment. This technology will open the way to a better reaction to incidents and risky situations and the possibility of creating better maneuvers to avoid obstacles or other vehicles. Crédits images : © University of Adelaide Locust swarms: an unrivaled anti-collision system. When it comes to computers and on-board systems, the question of overload often arises. How to prioritise information in a dense data flow? This is particularly the case in the field of mobility, for which it is important to develop rapid analysis systems capable of detecting collisions. The prioritisation of perceived information is a specialty of nature, which must solicit the nervous systems of animals as little as possible to guarantee low energy consumption. Here too, biomimicry can provide intelligent answers! Let's look at the locust: this insect has the particularity of being able to move in swarms. Some clouds of locusts even reach more than 40 million individuals per km²! Despite this incredible density, the risk of collision between individuals is extremely low. It is clear that the locust's ability to avoid its congeners is extremely perfected and very rationaliqed, as the insect must react quickly by means of a nervous system that is infinitely simple compared to the human brain. How do they avoid the collisions? The locust has a giant neuron inside its brain, responsible for controlling the insect. The visual stimuli perceived by the locust generate electrical potentials travelling along the optic nerve to the giant neuron. This acts as a filter: for the vision of a locust, objects or congeners flying on a collision course generate a greater electrical potential than congeners flying in parallel. These strong signals inducing higher voltage manage to pass through the giant neuron to reach the brain. Other signals are filtered and neglected. Thus, the locust is only concerned with a small number of elements and obstacles. The others are ignored automatically. By studying the functioning of this neuron, researchers at the University of Lincoln have developped a fast and economical sensor for autonomous vehicles. Particularly useful research for developping algorithms capable of acting in traffic-laden environments or quite simply for de-saturating embedded system computers. Crédits images : ©Bilal Tarabey / AFP © Klaus Rudloff - www.aquaportail.com The elephant fish: ultra-sophisticated detection in disturbed environments thanks to the electric field. The elephant fish (Gnathonemus petersii) is a nocturnal fish found in African rivers. It evolves in particularly murky environments, turbulent and dark waters. Despite everything, it is quite capable of spotting its prey and its peers. Its detection method is based on an electric field that it produces by muscular contraction. It then perceives the slightest variation in this electric field thanks to its electro-receptors to locate its prey or its peers. Inspired by this electrical sense, the French company Elwave was able to develop a set of sensors allowing the detection and electromagnetic characterisation in real time of all types of objects at 360°. Already used to guide underwater robots or detect buried objects, this technology can considerably reduce the risk of blind spots and poor visibility for a vehicle in circulation. Crédits images : © Elwave The nictitating membranes of camelids: ensuring the cleaning of sensors There is little point in developping high-performance and sophisticated sensors if they become clogged and blind in poor weather conditions. Here is an example that Bioxegy worked on, in the automotive sector. Current cleaning systems, which are nozzles similar to windshield nozzles, often require a lot of water and require very regular maintenance, which is impossible to carry out over long journeys. Consumption has even been estimated at 100 L/h in snowy weather! Faced with this problem with one of its clients, Bioxegy turned to camelids, camels and dromedaries. These desert mammals must confront the aridity of their environment and face particularly intense sandstorms. They still manage to clean their eyes of impurities and grains of sand. They owe this very particular ability to their nictitating membranes, transparent third eyelids which ensure the protection of the eyeball as well as its cleaning. This "biological system" is particularly effective because it minimises the use of the tear glands which lubricate the cleaning action. Inspired by this principle, Bioxegy's teams were able to imagine a mechatronic cleaning device for the optical sensors of autonomous vehicles, saving water and energy! Discover the whole project Crédits images : © Bioxegy Desert ants: orient themselves in space using only light rays Can we consider that a vehicle or train whose orientation relies exclusively on a battery of satellites as truly autonomous? This is the question that arises for autonomous vehicles whose guidance is done by GPS. Indeed, this system presents certain limitations, apart from the quantity of infrastructure necessary for its operation, such as its resolution varying from 5 to 15 meters or its sensitivity to storms or fog. The democratisation of autonomous means of transport, particularly in certain regions of the world, could quickly mean that a particular vehicle must find its way by itself without using GPS. But, what if the answer came from ants? Desert ants (Cataglyphis) have an exceptional ability to position themselves in space. They are able to find their way without resorting to phenomena, these chemical receptors normally used by other species of ants. Their positionning technique is based on a triple strategy: they study the polarisation of sunlight, measure the distance by optical flow and count their steps. Researchers from the National Center of Scientific Research and the University of Aix-Marseille , at the Institute of Movement Sciences - Étienne Jules Mayer (ISM) have designed the Antbot robot, directly inspired by these desert ants. Antbot replicates the navigation stratagem of ants and is able to return to its starting point after a random exploration of 14 meters within one centimeter. Note here that this technology requires very low computing capacity, therefore considerable savings in equipment, weight and energy. This technique could inspire other navigation technologies in many areas, notably mobility, and lead to simple and efficient equipment. Crédits images : ©Michael Mangan & Hugh Pastoll ©Julien Dupeyroux, ISM (CNRS/AMU) 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, structures and materials : the winning bet of lightweight design Discover Biomimmicry & tribologie : a promising technological duo Discover

Biomimicry and industrial goods: responding to B2B challenges Industrial goods , invisible to the general public, are essential . Present in all sectors, they have a considerable impact . This is particularly the case in the manufacturing industries , which in France generates a turnover of more than 1,000 billion euros for an added value close to 10% of GDP. DIAGNOSTIC Faced with an always growing need for accuracy , a demand for automation and digitisation of industries, as well as the development and arrival of new manufacturing techniques (additive manufacturing, laser processing, lithography, etc.) , the sector has a perpetual need to evolve and adapt. The environmental issues are also a major current and future challenge for manufacturers, and therefore for their partners. The production process often representing a large part of the environmental impact of finished products , they are not to be neglected to reduce the pollution generated by them. In particular, a reduction in the use of water or chemicals as well as the use of cleaner and more energy-efficient technologies is in strong demand among all industrial players. Biomimicry is a research and development approach that consists of drawing inspiration from the ingenuity of living organisms to meet the needs of industries. It is very relevant to help the industry make a sustainable transition and improve its performances ! With its cross-functional experience, Bioxegy presents the biomimetic opportunities for tomorrow's industrial goods. The problems encountered by the different species in nature are like those encountered in industry, extremely diverse. ​ Nature has thus developed a pool of technical solutions that are not only effective but also sober and economical in resources. ​ The living being is, moreover, a master in the art of organising and optimising processes. ​ Bioxegy, a French and European expert in biomimicry, presents how bio-inspired R&D enables innovation in the industry. Below, a set of technical fields particularly relevant for industrial goods, which biomimicry knows how to perfectly satisfy: Lightweight designs Materials and structures NVH & Tribology Energy efficiency Additive manufacturing Sensors, Optics Automating Biomimicry for the industrial goods sector: how nature inspires R&D for the production of tomorrow Biomimicry, structures and materials: the winning bet of lightweight design Découvrir Biomimicry, detection and information processing: shaping the embedded systems of the future Découvrir Biomimicry & NVH: improve noise and vibration mitigation technologies Découvrir Biomimicry & tribology: a promising technological duo Découvrir

Biomimicry in healthcare: pushing the limits of an essential industry In 2017, 4 out of 10 new drugs were of biological origin : an increasing trend. DIAGNOSTIC The health and pharmaceutical industry is booming. Since the health crisis in 2020, now more than ever, it has been the center of attention. A multiplication of technological developments coupled with a continuous transformation of the requirements of all actors in the chain, make it a sector in rapid change. ​ A challenge for actors in the field who must therefore innovate creatively and intensively to position themselves ahead of the curve and conquer new markets. Biomimicry, health and pharmaceuticals : Bioxegy shows you to what extent biomimicry is an ideal approach for innovation in this sector. The healthcare and pharmaceutical industry value chain is vast and the challenges are numerous. Biotechnologies open up new perspectives . In terms of active ingredients, innovation is intense in oncology, dermatology, treatments against infectious or chronic diseases, etc. And players in the sector must also diversify and position themselves in the fields of detection, handling or processing, or logistics and all its related challenges: packaging, micro-packaging, flow optimising, data and information storage. How to think about more impactful innovation? How to compete in ingenuity? Biomimicry is the answer of choice. Explanations. Biodiversity is full of species with sophisticated strategies and mechanisms that have tried an tested for 3.8 billion years. Nature has been able to ensure the survival of millions of species in the face of their environment while guaranteeing their physiological functioning. And all this with strict parsimony and circularity of resources. It thus offers us many lessons in terms of precision, efficiency, robustness and durability. By granting all the agility of human engineering, biomimicry can open the way to unprecedented technological developments for the health sector. Specialist in biomimicry, Bioxegy presents below a list of particularly interesting biomimetic areas. In the health and pharmaceutical sector, biomimicry is of great interest for the following subjects: Functional Materials, Light, Flexible and Robust Structures Conditioning, Packaging Thermoregulation, Heat Resistance Detection & Optics Biocompatibility, Drug Delivery Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Design of Systems (micro- robotics) Miscellaneous areas: Comfort, Apprehension, Logistics Biomimicry, health and pharmaceuticals: overview of relevant application cases Reference Projects Biomimétisme & oncologie : améliorer les outils de diagnostic Découvrir Biomimétisme & matériaux : administrer grâce au micro-packaging Découvrir Biomimétisme & matériaux : concevoir des outils d'intervention innovants et fiables Découvrir Biomimétisme & tribologie : un duo technologique prometteur Découvrir Discover one of our reference projects

Biomimicry & Luxury: a marriage of convenience Balancing between respect for tradition and modernity: that's the challenge of luxury industry. To stay up to date, brands in the sector must find the right recipes to subtly go beyond their achievements and adapt to new trends. DIAGNOSTIC The market of luxury sector is upside down : the age of customers is decreasing, and the center of gravity of consumption is shifting towards Asia. The trends are clear: the consumer's desire for more naturalness, an increase in local and transparent manufacturing and sourcing objectives, social and environmental responsibility going beyond the stage of greenwashing, simplification of the product range, use of emerging and innovative technologies , and increasing personalisation. More reactive and less processed, new players are showing themselves to be very responsive to the evolution of these needs, while being equipped with evolving and up-to-date marketing. To attract the clientele and to persist in the face of the emergence of new models, the luxury sector can no longer settle for recycling the usual properties of products or rely solely on the digitisation of its sales cycle. New horizons for innovation must be found. Biomimicry and luxury : With its experience in the sector, Bioxegy reveals how biomimicry can concretely help to meet future challenges. The technical challenges are numerous: the consumer still expects as much durability and reliability , particularly for accessories such as watches, jewelery and bags: fasteners, fixings and mechanisms are the main concern. Obviously, the cross-cutting trend is above all sustainability. It gives pride of place to the development of materials and manufacturing processes. The objective is two-fold: eco-design of products (textiles, leather, packaging) and functionality: ergonomics, aesthetics and resistance (to abrasion for example). How to innovate and progress on these topics? How to communicate effectively with your audience? Biomimicry is an undeniable guarantee of success. Because it must ensure the survival of millions of species in constrained environments, nature must find solutions and approaches combining liveliness and resistance, while ensuring parsimony and finesse of principle. The result is an elegance and intelligence that commands respect. An unprecedented know-how which constitutes a model of choice for luxury players, who are distinguished precisely by the will to ensure delicacy, lightness and durability of their products. As a design and engineering office specialist in biomimicry in Europe, Bioxegy now contributes daily to the development of biomimicry in the luxury sector, by launching numerous bio-inspired innovation projects alongside its partners. Below, discover a selection of areas of relevance of biomimicry in luxury. In the luxury industry, biomimetic areas of interest apply to the following issues: Light, Resistant and Functional Materials Acoustics & Vibrations (NVH) Thermoregulation, Waterproofing and Insulation Fasteners, Junctions and Adhesion Actuations and Mechanisms Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Aesthetics, Colors, Optics and Ergonomics (+ Design) Miscellaneous Domains : Ecoconception, Green Chemistry Biomimicry and luxury: list of relevant axes and application subjects Testimonials & Projects Biomimicry & aerodynamics: A commonplace Biomimicry & NVH : improve noise and vibration mitigation technologies Biomimicry, structures and materials : the winning bet of lightweight design Biomimicry & tribology: a promising technological duo Biomimicry, sensing and information processing : shaping the embedded systems of the future Biomimicry to cope to the elements (abrasion, erosion, oxidation) Coming Soon

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

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 Identifier des technologies de rupture pour optimiser la gestion des flux voyageurs MOBILITÉ 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 Améliorer la qualité de l'air dans un espace public sous contraintes MOBILITÉ / INFRASTRUCTURES Client : Acteur majeur de la mobilité (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

Our team Our commitment revolves around a common passion: biomimicry. Up Discover the Bioxegy team, experts in biomimicry in France! Our team, composed mainly of engineers and biologists , leads cutting-edge bio-inspired innovation projects, in close collaboration with the research and development departments of our partners and customers. Biomimicry, a powerful lever for action to think about the innovation of the future At Bioxegy , we take advantage of the ingenuity of techniques, functions and mechanisms of life to imagine and design intelligent, sustainable and efficient innovations . Our operating method is proven and capitalises on our ability to deploy unique technical expertise, as well as to promote our network of skills around this very particular discipline that is biomimicry. To find out more about our know-how: Discover our profession Our team, expert in biomimicry Our multidisciplinary team of scientists , including both biologists and engineers , capitalises on a wide range of skills. Biologists explore nature's wealth of know-how and techniques , in search of inspiring biological organisms to meet the industrial challenges formulated by our clients. Our engineers then take charge of the biomimetic transfer process , transposing a biological model into a relevant biomimetic technological solution. At the same time, our sales team establishes partnerships with the R&D departments of large companies , SMEs or ETIs, while ensuring meticulous administrative management of projects. Discover our job offers Bioxegy's team Management Sidney ROSTAN Founder & CEO +33 (0)6 15 11 86 61 +49 176 13420126 sidney.rostan@bioxegy.com ​ A graduate of Emlyon business school , Sidney R OSTAN worked in the automotive industry before creating Bioxegy in early 2018. He is its executive director. Sidney ROSTAN Founder & CEO +33 (0)6 15 11 86 61 +49 176 13420126 sidney.rostan@bioxegy.com Simon DE MYTTENAERE Co-founder & COO ​ + 33 (0)6 37 27 73 42 simon.de-myttenaere@bioxegy.com ​ After a double degree from Emlyon business school and Sciences Po Lyon, Si mon DE MYTTENAERE began his career in finance and strategy , then worked in diplomacy before joining Sidney at the end of 2018. He is the operational director of Bioxegy . Simon DE MYTTENAERE Co-founder & COO +33 (0)6 37 27 73 42 simon.de-myttenaere@bioxegy.com Margaux DIDI Head of Project Department | Bio-Inspired R&D margaux.didi@bioxegy.com ​ Margaux DIDI is an engineer, g raduate from AgroParisTech. Proceding her arrival at Bioxegy in 2021, she has experience in innovation, biotechnology, and the environment. She is now director of our projects department . Margaux DIDI Head of Project Department | Bio-Inspired R&D margaux.didi@bioxegy.com Elsa Vizier Special Projects Director ​ elsa.vizier@bioxegy.com ​ Elsa VIZIER is an enginee r, graduate from École des Mines de Paris . Arriving at Bioxegy in 2020, she manages cross-functional projects, is responsible for missions for the company's management. Elsa VIZIER Special Projects Director elsa.vizier@bioxegy.com Geoffroy LESOT Deputy Head of Project Department | Bio-Inspired R&D geoffroy.lesot@bioxegy.com ​ Geoffroy LESOT is an enginee r, graduate from École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers . He is deputy dire ctor of the projects department of Bioxegy. He himself specialises in numerical simulation and solid and fluid mechanics. Geoffroy LESOT Deputy Head of Project Department | Bio-Inspired R&D geoffroy.lesot@bioxegy.com The scientific & technical team Luc LAMORE Bio-inspired Science Expert | Lead of Knowledge Management ​ Luc.lamore@bioxegy.com ​ Luc LAMORÉ is an engineer, graduate from AgroParisTech, specialising in biotechnologies. He is in charge of the company's scientific and biomimetic knowledge center and has been involved in projects carried out by Bioxegy since 2021. Luc LAMORÉ Bio-Inspired Science Expert | Lead of Knowledge Management luc.lamore@bioxegy.com Quentin AMSELLEM Senior Project Engineer | Bio-Inspired R&D quentin.amsellem@bioxegy.com ​ Quentin AMSELLEM is an engineer, graduat e from École Nationale Supérieure des Arts et Métiers. He is a project manager and scientific analyst specialising in mechanics and industrial engineering. Quentin AMSELLEM Senior Project Engineer | Bio-Inspired R&D quentin.amsellem@bioxegy.com Anthony PANSARD Research & Engineering Expert | Bio-Inspired R&D ​ anthony.pansard@bioxegy.com ​ Anthony PANSARD is an engineer, graduate of Ce ntraleSupélec. He is co-responsable of the company's scientific and biomimetic knowledge center, and is the technical referent for projects. He is specialised in Artificial Intelligence (AI), in thermics and optics. Anthony PANSARD Research & Engineering Expert | Bio-Inspired R&D anthony.pansard@bioxegy.com Marylore ADLER Project Manager | Bio-Inspired R&D ​ marylore.adler@bioxegy.com ​ Marylore ADLER is an engineer , graduate from ESPCI Paris. She is a scientific analyst in physics and chemistry and manages the industrialis ation of processes. She is also a project supervisor and team leader at Bioxegy. Marylore ADLER Project Manager | Bio-Inspired R&D marylore.adler@bioxegy.com Mathis BOUSSARD Research & Engineering Specialist | Bio-Inspired R&D ​ mathis.boussard@bioxegy.com ​ Mathis BOUSSARD is an engineer, g raduate from the National Institute of Applied Sciences of Lyon, specialising in mechanics. He is a scientific analyst with expertise in solid mechanics, acoustics and computer-aided design (CAD). Mathis BOUSSARD Research & Engineering Specialist | Bio-Inspired R&D mathis.boussard@bioxegy.com Clement NORODOM Senior Project Engineer | Bio-Inspired R&D clement.norodom@bioxegy.com ​ Clément NORODOM is an engineer, graduate fro m École des Po nts ParisTech, and the Royal Polytechnic School of Stockholm (KTH). He is a project manager and scientific analyst specialising in fluid mechanics, modeling and numerical simulation. Clément NORODOM Senior Project Engineer | Bio-Inspired R&D ​ clément.norodom@bioxegy.com Lilie BOIZUMAULT Project Engineer | Bio-Inspired R&D lilie.boizumault@bioxegy.com ​ Lilie BOIZUMAULT is an engineer , graduate from École Centrale de Nantes and the Technical University of Denmark. She is a scientific analyst specialising in robotics, as well as design and innovation . Lilie BOIZUMAULT Project Engineer | Bio-Inspired R&D lilie.boizumault@bioxegy.com The administrative and commercial team Domitille CHAMPETIER DE RIBES Partnership Manager ​ +33 (0)7 86 85 66 46 domitille.cham p etier-de-ribes@bioxegy.com ​ Domitille CHAMPETIER DE RIBES has a degree in M anagement from IESEG , and in business administration and management from the Polytechnic University of Valence. She is responsible for corporate partnerships and participates in the commercial development and promotion of Bioxegy and its expertise in biomimicry. Domitille CHAMPETIER DE RIBES Partnership Manager +33 (0)7 86 85 66 46 domitille.champetier-de-ribes@bioxegy.com Antoine GUERIN Internal Strategy Pilot ​ antoine.guerin@bioxegy.com ​ Antoine GUERIN is an enginee r, graduate from Écoles des Mines de Paris, specialising in innovation management. He is a strategy analyst and project manager for the management of Bioxegy. Antoine GUERIN Internal Strategy Pilot ​ antoine.guerin@bioxegy.com Jonas ARFWEDSON Partnership Manager ​ +33 (0)7 69 97 89 86 jonas.arfwedson@bioxegy.com ​ Jonas ARFWEDSON graduated in biotechnology innovations from the Sorbonne University of Sciences (UPMC), with a specilisation in innovation from the Michel Serres Centre(HeSam). He is res ponsible for partnership s at Bioxegy and participates in Bioxegy's commercial development, particularly internationally. Jonas ARFWEDSON Partnership Manager ​ +33 (0)7 69 97 89 86 jonas.arfwedson@bioxegy.com

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

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.

Biomimicry: a major asset for tomorrow's mobility An economic powerhouse, the automotive industry is at a crossroad. While it provides more than 80% of passenger transport, it must watch its environmental footprint: it represents 16% of global CO2 emissions. DIAGNOSTIC The automotive industry is as old as it is contemporary. It occupies a central place in our daily lives and our economies, as it participates in defining the mobility of goods and people. But today, all players in the industry are facing unprecedented challenges. Confronted to ever more drastic environmental regulations, they must compete with ingenuity to remain competitive, offering innovative and attractive products from all points of view. A quest for the future that has become ever more exacerbated since the health crisis in 2020. Autonomy of the car and on-board systems, new propulsion systems, reduced vehicle fuel consumption, new forms of mobility, multimodality, comfort and safety, ... : how to reconcile progress and technological sustainability? Biomimicry and the automative industry : As a specialist in the field, Bioxegy explains how biomimicry is a prime technological answer to tomorrow's mobiblity Lightweight design, structures and shapes, materials, acoustic, tribology, aerodynamics, lightning, detection and autonomy, propulsion and motorisation : There are many technical challenges in the automotive industry. Thanks to biomimicry, what new R&D perspectives are there? ©Bloomberg Mobile, skilful and fast in adaptive and often constrained environments, nature has sharpened a number of functions and principles that are particularly interesting for manufacturers in the automotive industry. Whether direct or abstract, living concepts are a breeding ground for intelligent solutions to shape future automotive technologies. Bioxegy, French expert in biomimicry, provides you with its analyses to explain how bio-inspired R&D is a major asset in terms of innovation. Below, is a batch of particularly relevant biomimetic perspectives. In the automotive industry, biomimetic areas of interest apply to the following issues: Functional Materials, Light Structures, Lightweight Design Acoustics & Vibrations (NVH) Thermoregulation, Heat Resistance Detection & Optics Aerodynamics Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Design of Systems (industrial design) Miscellaneous Areas: Colors, Aesthetics, Comfort, ... Biomimicry and automative industry: mapping of relevant application areas Testimonials & Projects Découvrir Biomimétisme & aérodynamisme : une évidence Découvrir Biomimétisme & NVH : améliorer les technologies d'atténuation du bruit et des vibrations Découvrir Biomimétisme & Éco-conception : écouter la sagesse du vivant Découvrir Biomimétisme & filtration : repenser la purification de l'habitacle Découvrir Biomimétisme, structures et matériaux : le pari gagnant de lightweight design Découvrir Biomimétisme & tribologie : un duo technologique prometteur Découvrir Biomimétisme & optimisation des flux : pour penser la mobilité d'avenir Découvrir Biomimétisme, détection et traitement de l'information : façonner les systèmes embarqués du futur Découvrir Le biomimétisme pour faire face aux éléments (abrasion, érosion, oxydation) Découvrir Biomimétisme & Thermorégulation : la nature experte dans ce domaine Discover one of our reference projects

Biomimicry in your sector Discover the potential of bio-inspired innovation in your field Up As a French expert in biomimicry, Bioxegy works in a wide variety of sectors. Biomimicry brings a smart look and solutions with high added value on all business value chains. From incremental advances to breakthrough innovations, from problem solving to design thinking: biomimicry is a tremendous lever for action . Explore it's potential in your field! Aeronautics Agriculture & Food Industry Car industry Consumer Goods Industrial Goods Energy & Environment Construction & Real Estate IT & Digital 3D Printing Luxury Goods Health & Pharmaceuticals Transport & Logistics Space & Defense Join the European companies who have opted for biomimicry with Bioxegy! Discover our projects and references Marie-Claude Dupuis Strategy & Innovation Director RATP Group (COMEX) We see in biomimicry a versatile and dynamic innovation approach , capable of responding to our industrial problems, however complex they may be. The Bioxegy team mobilised its expertise with rigor and pace from our businesses to formulate biomimetic concepts , before embarking on more in-depth research work, particularly on our infrastructures. See the project

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

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 Identifier des technologies de rupture pour optimiser la gestion des flux voyageurs MOBILITÉ Client : Acteur majeur de la mobilité (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 Identifier des pistes biomimétiques pour les moteurs d'hélicoptères AÉRONAUTIQUE Client : Safran Helicopter Engines Découvrir Améliorer la qualité de l'air dans un espace public sous contraintes MOBILITÉ / INFRASTRUCTURES Client : Acteur majeur de la mobilité (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 Optimiser un processus d'assemblage pour le développement d'un nouveau médicament INDUSTRIE PHARMACEUTIQUE Client : Acteur de l'industrie pharmaceutique (confidentiel) Découvrir Découvrir le potentiel du biomimétisme dans votre secteur

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

3D Printing: towards a democratisation of biomimetic technologies 3D printing and additive manufacturing could well hold a bright future for biomimicry . They make possible industrial scale reproduction of natural structures and forms that were difficult to manufacture until now. DIAGNOSTIC Due to the many requirements of manufacturers, as well as the work of many biology laboratories which increase our understanding of living organisms every day, biomimicry has stronlgy developped in the areas of surface coatings, structural design and system architectures. In this regard, thanks to 3D printing and additive manufacturing, it is gradually becoming possible to copy structures at small scales (micro or nanometric) in order to develop new composites with multifunctional properties : resistance , flexibility, lightness, aerodynamics , adhesion, thermo-regulation , ... The democratisation of 3D printing as a production lever is becoming essential to think about the organisation of production chains and manufactured products. At this very moment, many bio-inspired innovations under development aim to improve existing materials as well as to instrumentalise new materials and processes through 3D printing. To the point where one could legitimately think that the prism of biomimicry increases the field of action of 3D printing and maximizes its relevance. The three application cases presented below, respectively in the medical fields, aeronautics /defense and construction are particularly illustrative of the potential and challenges to be met for bio-inspired innovation. 3D printing and biomimicry: bio-engineering revolution ©Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg Bio-engineering , and more specifically the manufacturing of prosthetics for medical use, takes full advantage of the coupling of 3D printing and biomimicry. Originally, these could only be made from solid pieces and therefore heavy and mechanically more fragile than biological bones, which are hollow and have an optimal mass/mechanical resistance ratio. However, thanks to 3D printing, it is now possible to reproduce these structures and even make artificial cartilage and ligaments, ensuring reproduction as close as possible to life. Tailor-made for each patient is also a requirement, because the advent of 3D printing makes the customisation of production both inexpensive and simple to implement. Bio-inspired 3D printing: aeronautics and defense are one step ahead! The aeronautic and defense industries, historical providers of innovations that then spilled over into the civilian sector (GPS, nuclear reactor, etc.), are also at the forefront of 3D printing. It has already made inroads with several aircraft manufacturers. Since 2015, Airbus has been manufacturing the largest 3D printed cabin component made from an alloy of aluminium, magnesium and scandium. The world leader was particularly inspired by the cellular architecture of the myxomycete (or “blob”) and bone development in humans. This new kind of part, resulting from additive manufacturing, has seen its mass reduced by 30 kg, or nearly 45%. The resulting mass saving means significant fuel savings, helping to reduce the carbon footprint of the aviation sector. Reduce the use of aluminum The drastic safety standards that weigh on aircraft manufacturers are not a major technical constraint for 3D printing. Although the process of certifying parts remains long and costly, certain processes such as additive manufacturing by energy deposition make it possible to print titanium to produce parts that are lighter than their aluminum counterpart. This remarkable characteristic of 3D printed titanium parts could lead them to gradually replace their aluminum elders: the king metal in the aeronautics industry. On this technology, some players are now supporting companies to integrate 3D printing into their value chains, including the French group AddUp (a joint venture between the machine tool manufacturer, Fives, and Michelin , the latter being the world leader in volume of parts printed by additive manufacturing in the world). Learn more about biomimicry in aeronautics ©Luke Sharrett | Bloomberg Bio-inspired 3D printing to revolutionize construction. In construction, materials have also evolved to allow the printing of concrete or metal infrastructures, even as the revolution of the single-family house printed in less than one day. XtreeE and Egis, for example, recently recreated a reef inspired by coralligenous, using cement specially designed by LafargeHolcim, in order to regenerate marine habitats in the Marseille region. This approach also validates, in this respect, the wealth of innovations inspired by coral ecosystems after Fortera in the United States developped a cement that generates less CO2 during its production by taking inspiration from the bio-mineralisation of the carbon present in water. Learn more about biomimicry in construction 3D printing and biomimicry : a marriage for the future In conclusion, in this period of strong technological innovation resulting in particular from the digital revolution, 3D printing will make it possible to reproduce the organisation of patterns of materials invented by nature, which have given certain organic materials remarkable multifunctional properties (strength, flexibility, lightness, aerodynamics, grip, thermoregulation, etc.) that can bring significant benefits in the industrial world. It thus completes the advent of biomimicry as a method of innovation and product design. It is also for this reason that Bioxegy is now supporting this revolution by offering its expertise in biomimicry , its network and innovation methods , to help companies take advantage of the library of life innovations , to rethink their value chain through a subtle but obviously relentless approach. Learn more about our expertise

Our conferences on biomimicry Discover life's ingenuity! Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. In a world in search of simple and sustainable solutions, biomimicry is emerging as a new innovative research approach offering perspectives in all sectors . Drawing inspiration from the ingenuity of nature to solve complex challenges faced by manufacturers is our job ! ​ It is with this in mind that Bioxegy offers conferences on biomimicry designed for professionals, students or the general public ! We offer a moment of discovery, curiosity, intellectual creativity and astonishment in the face of biological prowess by sharing our expertise in this discipline while looking ahead to your challenges and industrial issues. The formats of our conferences Bioxegy offers several corporate intervention formats : round table, one-man-show conference, or even a dinner conference . Each intervention lasts between 1 to 2 hour(s) and is made up of 4 parts: 1. A general presentation on biomimicry (10-20 mins) Presentation of biological prowess; ​The history of biomimicry, its concept and basic principles; The resulting explosion in the number of scientific publications and bio-inspired patents. 2. A presentation of our start-up Bioxegy (10 mins) - OPTIONAL Why did you create a start-up specialising in biomimicry? ; Feedback from our founders Sidney and Simon on this adventure; Bioxegy, an internationally recognised design and engineering firm. 3. Examples of concrete application cases (20-40 mins) Emblematic examples of biomimicry; Examples adapted to the technical challenges encountered by your company/school; ​ Projects led and completed by Bioxegy. 4. An interactive question/answer session (15-45 mins) To answer your questions; ​ Or simply to feed your curiosity! The aim of our conferences is to convey sufficient knowledge of bio-inspired innovation to grasp its strategic interests while offering a moment of discovery and intellectual creativity . This is an opportunity to experience a new way of innovating that can be applied to all industrial sectors and all types of technical issues ! The public of our conferences The benefits of a conference on biomimicry in business Biomimicry has the capacity to boost innovation in many industrial sectors , including the most polluting sectors such as energy, transport, construction and agriculture. Bioxegy is inspired by the ingenuity of life to rethink systems, mechanisms, functions or components with a view to improving their performance, sobriety and durability . And this applies to many technical fields like materials science (mechanical compression, lightweight design, etc.), noise and vibration management, aero/hydrodynamics (pumps, valves, etc.), tribology (friction, abrasion, etc.), thermo-regulation (conduction, convection, etc.), optics and many others! During our conferences on biomimicry we explore the different technical fields linked to the company's activity to awaken your intellectual curiosity and best project yourself into the approach of biomimicry as a research & development (R&D) method in partnership with Bioxegy. Pedagogy to awaken students’ curiosity Biomimicry is an opportunity for schools and teachers wishing to nurture the curiosity and critical thinking of their students . This research approach can awaken vocations while generating interest in science, technology and ecology! In more detail, Bioxegy intervenes with students during our conferences to introduce them to biomimicry and to explain how to carry out an innovation project thanks to it , all while also placing emphasis on the entrepreneurial adventure of Sidney and Simon, the founders of Bioxegy. Biomimicry is a way of learning while using the ingenuity of living things as a support to respond to industrial challenges . This approach interconnects disciplines and shows students how biological concepts enable innovation in the industrial environment. Discover conferences presented by Bioxegy Discover the concept of biomimicry : Sidney ROSTAN , founder and director of Bioxegy, spoke at TEDxSACLAY to explain the very concept of biomimicry. How does nature innovate? In what way? Discover how nature inspires the innovations of the future! Biomimicry : A tool to draw inspiration from living things Margaux DIDI, engineer and project director at Bioxegy, gives us her scientific point of view at TEDxAgroParisTech on the inspiration of living things. How does nature manage to be effective and efficient on a daily basis? The essence of Bioxegy 's business is to democratise biomimicry and deploy bio-inspired innovation projects to respond to industrial challenges . Over time, we have been able to develop real educational expertise to adapt to the different industrial challenges of our partners. Our conferences are intended to be accessible to anyone who is not familiar with biomimicry. We adapt our speeches to the participants in order to successfully convey the full potential of the mechanisms, functions and structures of life for the industry and the academic world.

Technical areas in biomimicry Discover the potential of bio-inspired innovation for different technical and scientific fields! Up Over the course of billions of years of evolution, nature has implemented specific and optimised solutions for very diverse problems . Faced with the diversity of these solutions, all branches of science are involved in the study and analysis of biomimetic processes. Physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, and even engineering sciences are the branches used daily by biomimetic engineers . Within these broad areas of study, biomimicry has been identified as particularly relevant for a large number of different technical fields : Functional materials & Structures Acoustics & Vibrations (NVH) Thermo-Regulation Detection & Data management Fluid mechanics (Aero- and hydro-dynamics) Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Systems design (industrial design) Other areas: chemistry, optics,... Like the great diversity of nature, these areas cover a very broad spectrum of science . Bioxegy experts are specialised in each of these technical fields , to respond in the most precise way to the issues and problems encountered by our customers, by drawing on their know-how in cutting-edge scientific research. Below are presented different technical fields for which biomimetic innovation is a great asset . Each article answers the following questions: why is this field essential to the industry and human society? How can biomimicry be relevant for innovation in this field? What are the most evocative examples of biomimetic innovation to help us project the benefits of biomimicry? All the answers to these questions can be found in our articles! Waves and propagation Biomimicry, detection and data processing: shaping the embedded systems of the future Discover Biomimicry & NVH: improve noise and vibration reduction technologies Discover Mechanics Biomimicry & aerodynamics : It's obvious ! Découvrir Biomimicry, a promising toolbox for tribology Découvrir Materials Biomimicry, structures and materials: the winning bet of lightweight design Discover Biomimicry & 3D printing: towards the democratisation of biomimetic technologies Discover Chemistry & Health Biomimicry & oncology: improving diagnostic tools Discover Biomimicry & surgical intervention tools: to be innovative and reliable Discover Energy and environment Biomimicry & thermoregulation: playing with temperatures, a natural game Discover To find out how technical areas are used in different sectors with which Bioxegy works, or more concretely how they were used in our projects , it's here : Discover our activity sectors Discover our projects and references

Biomimicry and energy: towards a society with a sustainable economy Essential for our economies, the energy sector must both respond to a growing need for energy (+50% between 2000 and 2019) and the need to reduce its CO2 impact. The entire area is at a crossroad to shape its future. In 2019, the EU is launching its Green Act! Objective: achieve carbon neutrality at the EU level by 2050 . The countries of the European Union, including France, have therefore committed until then to absorb as much, or more, carbon than they emit on each of their national territories. The energy sector has a big part to play. ​ In France, in 2018, 70% of greenhouse gases were due to energy production and use . The remaining 30% was generated by agriculture, industrial processes, solvents, and waste. In 2019, energy represented on average €1,602 in annual expenditure per household. This number has since been increasing continuously , requiring drastic measures. It is, therefore, important that the energy sector is an example and a leader in this transition. In 2021, France's real primary energy mix consisted of: 2.5% coal, 13.7% renewable energy and waste, 15.8% natural gas, 28.1% oil 40% nuclear. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ To achieve carbon neutrality, several issues can be clearly identified as priorities, both for extractors, distributors and producers, but also for suppliers and equipment manufacturers : The transition speed, in other words the replacement of energy sources with high CO2 emissions such as oil, coal and gas (which are becoming rarer) and the optimisation of their consumption, The ability to generate new methods of responsible energy production at competitive costs (to limit household and industrial bills), either through inventions or innovations, or through the deployment of efficient technologies identified as already being with a low carbon footprint, The gain of geopolitical independence in relation to the resources necessary for energy production, the security of energy flows and sites, Energy sobriety , namely more reasoned and measured energy consumption by the different economic agents, considered a real challenge - and little considered politically until the war in Ukraine by European economies. Renewable energies themselves are made up, in 2021, of: 4.4% biomass, 2.4% hydraulics, 1.3% biofuels, 1.3% heat pumps, 1.6% wind power and 1.9% from other sources. DIAGNOSTIC Biomimicry and energy: Bioxegy explains why taking inspiration from living things is relevant to improve and design simple and efficient technologies for the energy sector. Advanced technological design (structures, shapes, resilience of materials, acoustics, tribology) for equipment manufacturers, optimisation, automation and storage for operators, the challenges are numerous and take multiple forms at various scales. How can we define and develop impactful and sustainable innovation approaches? Today, after 3.8 billion years of R&D, life is an endless source for developing simple and effective solutions. The mechanisms, functions and properties that persist are those which have allowed current living beings to be perfectly adapted to their environment. Ranging from aquatic environments to arid environments, including tropical environments, living organisms have (almost) colonised the entire Earth. In each of them, the issues are extremely diverse: production and conversion of energy, consumption (properties linked to mass, efficient mechanical systems, thermoregulation, management of friction, etc.), passive systems, reduction of heat islands, and recycling of waste. ​ Energy is a precious resource in life. Its conservation is a problem at the heart of the survival of each species. They deploy sophisticated mechanisms to recover, store, route and use this energy in order to maximise the achievement/effort ratio. In short, biomimicry has very strong potential to advance the energy sector. ​ Below, a set of particularly relevant technical areas linked to energy to which biomimicry can perfectly respond: The contributions of biomimicry in energy concern the following areas: Functional and carbon-free materials, structures and shapes Acoustic & Vibration (NVH) Thermo-regulation, Resistance to heat Detection & Automating Aero Dynamics & Hydrodynamics Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Network design And cybersecurity Miscellaneous areas: energy storage, chemistry, optics, etc. Biomimicry and energy: an overview of promising prospects Call on our expertise Testimonials & Projects Biomimétisme & aérodynamisme : une évidence Biomimétisme & NVH : améliorer les technologies d'atténuation du bruit et des vibrations Biomimétisme, structures et matériaux : le pari gagnant du lightweight design Biomimétisme & tribologie : un duo technologique prometteur Biomimétisme, détection et traitement de l'information : façonner les systèmes embarqués du futur Le biomimétisme pour faire face aux éléments (abrasion, érosion, oxydation) Coming soon

Our mission: Bioxegy imagines, designs and develops bio-inspired technologies along with your R&D and innovation teams. Bioxegy is the French expert in biomimicry. We are a pioneering design and engineering firm in this field. Notre approche Notre Solution Biomimicry is a novel R&D method that consists in drawing inspiration from the intelligence of the mechanisms and properties of living organisms to innovate. Our job: to tap into the sophistication and ingenuity of nature to shape, by your side, impactful bio-inspired innovations and transform your technologies and processes. Bioxegy works with large groups, mid-cap companies and SMEs, all sectors combined, in France and in Europe. Discover our team Thanks to biomimicry , we aim at creating disruptive bio-inspired technologies and innovations according to 3 axes: Problem-Solving: breaking technological barriers thanks to new proven biological resolution prisms. Re-Engineering: Completing or improving existing technological bricks with clever bio-inspired solutions. New Product Introduction (NPI): Feeding ideational innovation approaches with disruptive concepts drawn from the inventiveness of nature. Call on our expertise Biomimicry, a vector of unprecedented technological development opportunities Every day, the living orchestrates the daily lives of billions of species in varied ecosystems and under constraints. Nature thus has omnipotent and proven specifications. Therefore, here is a batch of areas where biomimicry is relevant: Functional materials & Structures Acoustic & Vibrations (NVH) Thermoregulation Detection & Information management Fluid mechanics (Aero- and hydro- dynamism) Tribology, Corrosion, Abrasion Design of Systems (design industrial) Other areas: chemistry, optics, ... Our innovation path for successful biomimicry: We mobilize our multidisciplinary expertise around phased and tailor-made innovation projects: PHASE 01 Biomimetic Pre-Study Diagnosis and initial research, qualification of leads and pre-concepts (TRL 1 to 3) PHASE 02 Research study & biomimetic design Advanced biomimetic research, ideation technology and formulation of bio-inspired technical concepts (TRL 2 to 4) PHASE 03 Proof-of-Concept (POC) Design, prototyping and testing iterations (TRL 4 to 6) PHASE 04 Design iterations and industrialization Development, deployment and industrialization iterations ( TRL 6 to 9) They choose biomimicry and trust us Bioxegy activates the potential of bio-inspired innovation with R&D, project and product teams, a wide range of players, all sectors combined. Biomimicry in your sector Our projects and references Discover

Join us When nature's ingenuity inspires the innovations of the future Up Bioxegy's mission Bioxegy is the French specialist in biomimicry . This unique R&D approach consists in drawing inspiration from the ingenuity of the mechanisms and properties of nature to innovate. Faced with contemporary industrial challenges , nature offers us 3.8 billion years of evolution and sophistication. It is a real source of optimised and sustainable solutions , which still remains to be exploited. Founded in 2018, Bioxegy is part of the European pioneers of this approach. Our mission is to imagine, design and develop bio-inspired technologies for numerous industrial applications : automotive, watchmaking, energy, rail transport, infrastructure, agri-food, aeronautics and defense, luxury, etc. What we are looking for Bioxonauts are explorers of the future . Curious by nature, they imagine new technologies and set off to discover natural achievements to solve varied and complex industrial challenges. Bioxegy seeks daring, proactive and creative minds. What unites the team ? A healthy dose of ambition , a love for teamwork , a benevolent attitude , a pronounced scientific and technological appetite . And above all, the pleasure of trying, of persevering and of succeeding (or failing for that matter). To take part in the adventure , you can come from a major engineering school, business school, or another sector, you speak French and English fluently, and above all: you are looking for a job with meaning and you like to think freely and differently. Biomimicry: new industrial Eldorado? Our vision At Bioxegy , we give meaning to technological design and development . We see our team as innovators, aware of the bridges between the wisdom of nature and the challenges of the industrial world. We are idealistic in our ambitions to reconcile technology and nature, but pragmatic in our approach. Bioxegy pays particular attention to the progression and the development of its Bioxonauts (including interns). Regular feedback points , as well as targeted training , are organised to ensure development and an increase in skills corresponding to everyone's aspirations. In addition, the collective spirit and atmosphere are essential: themed afterworks are organised regularly, and our commercial victories and anniversaries are celebrated with the whole team. 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 ingenuity. Together, we can spread and systematise innovation through biomimicry, and make it a common and viable response to global challenges. ​ ​ ​ CONSULT OUR OFFERS Grande Arche de la Défense 1 Parvis de la Défense 92800 Puteaux

Bio-inspired R&D training Boost your innovation thanks to Bioxegy and its expertise in biomimicry Up Boost your R&D thanks to biomimicry. Call on our expertise in bio-inspired R&D to train your teams in disruptive innovation and identify key development topics . Bioxegy offers a unique type of training in the form of a Workshop with your teams of R&D, R&I, R&T… You are on the page describing our training offer dedicated to businesses. To answer your questions about biomimicry training dedicated to the general public or students, please refer to this article: Biomimicry Studies Training in bio-inspired R&D: Biomimetic initiation and ideation workshop Thanks to our engineers specialised in biomimicry, design and develop technologies inspired by the ingenuity of nature; A unique opportunity to identify solutions and design bio-inspired technologies to stay at the forefront of innovation ; Jointly identify opportunities for innovation and development to resolve your industrial technical challenges ; Bioxegy intervenes with a wide variety of sectors and on all business value chains . Bioxegy has developed a targeted training methodology demonstrating the opportunities of biomimicry for our partners. The objective is to provide a precise look thanks to bio-inspiration, to stimulate and bring out project opportunities and finally to include them in operational realities. We offer you a training in 4 steps which makes it possible to lead to a selection of technical subjects for future collaboration around a technical development project correlated to your priority R&D needs. Phase 0, Biomimetic initiation and ideation workshop , therefore allows to initiate our biomimetic R&D / R&I process from Phase 1 to 4. Discover our R&D process Bio-inspired R&D training: Why ? Biomimicry is a R&D methodology which requires specific knowledge and skills. As specialists , Bioxegy therefore offers training in biomimicry in order to: Identify the most pertinent subjects for a bio-inspired innovation project ; Define the interests (technical, economical, environmental) of biomimicry for your industrial challenges ; Develop various perspectives of projects , technological developments meeting your challenges. Bio-inspired R&D training: for whom ? The targeted training methodology developed by Bioxegy is aimed at all of your teams involved in R&I / R&D / R&T : R&D / R&T / R&I engineer ; Technical expert ; Innovation / R&D / R&T project manager; Product architect; Innovation / R&D director / manager ; Open Innovation Manager; Sustainable development manager; Bio-inspired R&D training: how does it work? Training in 4 stages: from a technical theme to a development project Stage 1 Technical & industrial framework Select & frame the study subjects Bioxegy x partner Stage 2 Biological and biomimetic investigations In-house study and investigation work Bioxegy Stage 3 Workshop Ideation Workshop & Selection of priority innovation opportunities Bioxegy x partner Stage 4 Project outlook formulation Development project proposals Bioxegy

Biomimicry: nature, industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things Industry 4.0 constitutes the 4th industrial revolution, and is based on the IoT (Internet Of Things). It consists of connecting technologies to reorganise global production . The Industry 4.0 market has been valued at $115 billion in 2021 and could achieve $377 billion by 2029 ! DIAGNOSTIC Our industries are inseparable from our societies, because they are the ones that produce the majority of goods consumed t oday. Facing the emergence of the digital industry and the consumer's desire for personalised products , they must adapt to stay competitive . Like every revolution, Industry 4.0 comes with its own set of societal and environmental challenges . Among these challenges, ecological risks are the most concerning. For example, emissions related to the French industry represent in France nearly 20% of greenhouse gas emissions of the country, and the digital sector represents 2% (7% estimated by 2040). Increase in the flow of data to be processed, new real/digital world interfaces, new means of communication between the various actors, ... How to link industry 4.0 and sustainability? Biomimicry is a relevant and versatile approach to provide a solution. Biomimicry and Industry 4.0 : Bioxegy shows you how biomimicry can reimagine the industry of the future Nature and ecosystems as a whole are high-performing systems with a variety of actors. Within ecosystems, a large number of living beings are in constant contact with each other, like the various players in our industries. It is thus possible to draw inspiration from nature at the level of living organisms, but also of ecosystems and behaviors. For example, social animals communicate effectively and can solve complex problems simply. Finally, some insects feed on biological waste emitted by other living beings, which can inspire waste recycling solutions. As an expert in biomimetic innovation in France and Europe, Bioxegy shows you how bio-inspired R&D is a major asset in terms of innovation for Industry 4.0, thanks to a set of particularly suitable biomimetic application possibilities. Here are some examples: ​ In Industry 4.0, the axes of biomimetic interest apply to the following issues: Algorithmic Robotics Energy saving Sensors and optical Flow management and optimisation AI Design systems Biomimicry and Industry 4.0: presentation of some promising fields of application Testimonials & Projects Biomimicry & 3D printing Découvrir Biomimicry, detection and information processing: shaping the embedded systems of the future Découvrir Discover one of our reference projects By working with a consortium of leading French players in mobility and IoT, Bioxegy has studied topics such as long-range obstacle detection: