Überlegungen zur Übertragung bionischer Systemdesignmuster auf die Fabriklayout- und Materialflussplanung

Abstract

Over the last few years, by using biomimetics successful novel approaches to problem solving have been initiated in some scientific disciplines. This contribution examines if the usage of biomimetics can provide principles and system design patterns in nature that can be applied in the development of novel factory layouts. In the living creation there are some systems that successfully adapt to short- and long-term changes. Natural systems also grow in such a way that the functionality of all elements involved is ensured without any disturbance during growth. Could the factory layouts of the future be arranged like honeycomb, spider webs or nautilus shells? And would this add any value for industrial practice? This is the subject of the present contribution.