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GLOBAL WATCH MISSION REPORT

Biomimetics: strategies for product design inspired by nature – a mission to the Netherlands and Germany
JANUARY 2007

Global Watch Missions DTI Global Watch Missions have enabled small groups of UK experts to visit leading overseas technology organisations to learn vital lessons about innovation and its implementation, of benefit to entire industries and individual organisations. By stimulating debate and informing industrial thinking and action, missions have offered unique opportunities for fast-tracking technology transfer, sharing deployment know-how, explaining new industry infrastructures and policies, and developing relationships and collaborations. Disclaimer This report represents the findings of a mission organised by Thoughtcrew Ltd on behalf of Faraday Packaging Partnership (FPP) with the support of DTI. Views expressed reflect a consensus reached by the members of the mission team and do not necessarily reflect those of the organisations to which the mission members belong, Thoughtcrew Ltd, FPP , Pera or DTI. Comments attributed to organisations visited during this mission were those expressed by personnel interviewed and should not be taken as those of the organisation as a whole. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided in this report is accurate and up to date, DTI accepts no responsibility whatsoever in relation to this information. DTI shall not be liable for any loss of profits or contracts or any direct, indirect, special or consequential loss or damages whether in contract, tort or otherwise, arising out of or in connection with your use of this information. This disclaimer shall apply to the maximum extent permissible by law.

Cover image: Glass sponge (Euplectella) skeleton, formed by silica spicules that unite into complex geometric structures (Ken M Highfill/Science Photo Library)

Biomimetics: strategies for product design inspired by nature
– a mission to the