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Uncovering Hidden Opportunity

What You Can Learn From Rocket Ships, Paper Planes and Origami

— December 17, 2014 — Business
By day Robert Lang was a physicist and engineer, but by night he spent his time uncovering hidden opportunity in the dynamic underworld of paper folding. Obsessing over the intricate art of folding from a young age, Lang grew up to become an insatiable expert in the field of origami.

Folding legendary works of origami like the Black Scorpion from one single piece of paper lead Lang to the realization that concepts and patterns from one industry or idea are often transferable to seemingly unrelated ones. Lang took the world of origami to the next level by creating a coding software that synthesizes the paper folding steps to create any sort of shape or design. Today Lang has harnessed the potential of origami in the world of science, design and auto. He's tiny works of origami have been used in rocket ships, heart surgeries and even air bags.

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Trend Themes
1. Transferable Concepts - Identifying and applying concepts and patterns from one industry or idea to seemingly unrelated ones.
2. Coding Software - Developing software that synthesizes steps from one field, such as paper folding, to create various shapes or designs.
3. Origami Applications - Exploring and leveraging the potential of origami in industries like science, design, and automotive.
Industry Implications
1. Technology - Opportunities for developing innovative coding software that can be applied in various fields.
2. Medical - Utilizing origami-inspired designs and techniques in medical procedures and surgeries.
3. Transportation - Incorporating origami-inspired structures, like airbags, in the automotive industry for improved safety features.
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