Innovation inspired by nature

WHY?

In order to foster growth while mitigating our environmental impact, it's imperative to optimize material efficiency and prioritize renewable sources that have a minimal carbon footprint. This is why Strong By Form aims to revolutionize a variety of industries by harnessing the power of natural fibers. By creating a sustainable alternative to conventional structural, Strong by Form is working to reduce the built environment's carbon footprint, paving the way for a more sustainable, efficient and eco-conscious future.

DISRUPTIVE IDEA

Strong By Form is revolutionizing the construction and design industries by introducing the advanced logic of composite materials to engineered wood through its pioneering Woodflow technology. This innovation represents a significant leap forward, merging the resilience and versatility of advanced composites with the sustainability and natural beauty of wood.

The disruptive idea behind Strong By Form lies in its ability to bridge the gap between traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology. By bringing the advanced logic of composite materials to engineered wood, Strong By Form is not only enhancing the material's performance and aesthetic possibilities but also contributing to a more sustainable future in construction. Woodflow technology represents a profound understanding of both the potential of wood as a material and the lessons that can be learned from nature herself. This dual innovation offers a sustainable, efficient, and adaptable solution that stands to redefine what's possible in architecture and construction.

POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY

Strong by Form's pioneering Woodflow technology and its application in engineered wood products have the potential to deliver profound positive impacts to society, particularly in the realms of environmental sustainability, economic development and architectural innovation.

Environmental Sustainability

Strong By Form’s Woodflow technology reduces the impact of the construction industry’s carbon emissions. They advocate for the use of sustainably sourced wood and support forestry practices that contribute to preservation of biodiversity and ecological balance.

Sustainable Forestry and Biodiversity: By advocating for and utilizing sustainably sourced wood, Strong By Form supports forestry practices that contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the maintenance of ecological balance.

Economic Development

Strong By Form supports and stimulates local economies. Using locally sourced wood that’s treated in nearby manufacturing plants, the company is creating employment opportunities while also reducing carbon emissions from transporting goods. The company’s Woodflow technology optimizes material use, reducing waste and creating sustainable business practices.

Architectural Innovation

Woodflow technology breaks traditional architectural constraints by enabling the creation of complex, free-form structures. This fosters innovation in design, allowing architects and engineers to explore new aesthetic and functional possibilities. Buildings utilizing Strong By Form's technology can contribute to healthier indoor environments, enhancing the quality of life for occupants.

Resilient Construction

Engineered wood products like those developed using Woodflow technology are not only environmentally beneficial but also highly resilient, offering improved seismic performance and fire resistance. This contributes to safer, more durable buildings capable of withstanding natural disasters, thus enhancing societal resilience.

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BENEFITS TO USING THE 3DEXPERIENCE PLATFORM

Using the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enables Strong By Form to remain at the forefront of innovation and to maintain competitiveness in a crowded industry. By utilizing the platform’s simulation tools, Strong By Form is on the same playing field as leaders in the construction and automotive sectors, where many of their customers are. Using the same toolset and technology facilitates seamless collaboration both within the company and outside of it.

Beyond the ease it enables, the 3DEXPERIENCE platform also gives Strong By Form the ability to produce their bio-composite technologies with precision, efficiency and sustainability in mind, aligning with the sophisticated requirements of major market players.

COLLABORATIVE & COLLECTIVE INTELLIGENCE

Working across three locations and two continents, collaboration is not just relevant but vital to Strong By Form. It enhances their capacity for innovation, ensures the practical and aesthetic relevance of their products, optimizes operations, and facilitates market access. Only through collaboration, Strong By Form can more effectively achieve its mission of transforming the built environment with sustainable, innovative bio-composite technologies.

Strong By Form forges collaborative efforts for knowledge sharing with academic institutions, research labs and industry experts to develop new technologies and applications for bio-composite materials. Through these partnerships, they are able to make use of an array of expertise in materials science, engineering, architecture and design. Such information enables them to create products that are not only technologically advanced, but which also meet the aesthetic and functional needs of end users.