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Bionics (also known as biomimetics or biomimicry) is an interdisciplinary field of research that examines naturally occurring phenomena, structures and processes and translates them into creative engineering designs.
Bionics is based on the assumption that natural organisms have developed efficient solutions to complex problems over the course of evolution and that these solutions can also be transferred to technical challenges. Bionics is therefore a process of abstracting and modifying findings and principles from biology for the world of technology.
The goal of bionics is efficiency. Like in biology, the aim is to achieve certain results in technical applications while also using the smallest possible amount of raw materials, energy and other resources.
The portmanteau “bionics” was created by combining biology and electronics.
Maximum efficiency inspired by nature: Biomimetic axial and centrifugal fans from ZIEHL-ABEGG
The world's only biomimetic blade concept: FE3owlet from ZIEHL-ABEGG
In bionics, a distinction is made between different branches in which different aspects of biological principles are examined. Examples:
Depending on the area of application, solutions inspired by bionics offer incredible potential for technical problems:
Basing system components on biological structures, such as sickle-shaped and fluted blade and vane designs, winglets, ripppled leading edges and serrated trailing edges allows for optimised flow and reduced vortex formation and turbulence. This improves the fan's aerodynamic efficiency, allowing for increased air flow performance with lower energy consumption and lower sound emissions.
The integration of additional components such as honeycomb-shaped inlet and outlet guide grilles, facilitates further optimisation of flow guidance and a reduction of vortex formation at the fan's inlet and outlet points. This further increases the overall efficiency of the system and also minimises noise development. At the same time, the lightweight construction contributes to resource conservation without compromising on stability.
Biomimetic blade design – extremely efficient, super quiet: ZAbluefin from ZIEHL-ABEGG
The potential uses for bionics and bionically developed products are as numerous as they are diverse.
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