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Origami, the art of paper folding, has long fascinated researchers and designers in its potential to replicate and tap the complexity of nature. In this paper, we pursue the crossing of origami engineering structures and biology, the realm of biologically-inspired origami structures categorized by the two biggest taxonomy kingdoms and DNA origami. Given the diversity of life forms that Earth comprises, we pursue an analysis of biomimetic designs that resemble intricate patterns and functionalities occurring in nature. Our research begins by setting out a taxonomic framework for the classification of origami structures based on biologically important kingdoms. From each of these, we explore the engineering structures inspired by morphological features, behaviors, and ecological adaptations of organisms. We also discuss implications in realms such as sustainability, biomaterials development, and bioinspired robotics. Thus, by parlaying the principles found in nature’s design playbook through the art of folding, biologically inspired origami becomes fertile ground for interdisciplinary collaboration and creativity. Through this approach, we aim to inspire readers, researchers, and designers to embark on a journey of discovery in which the boundaries between art, science, and nature are blurred, providing a foundation for innovation to thrive.

In industries in which polyethylene tubes are used for making bodies for drums, thebuckling strength is an important parameter, which is considered as the resistance against a compressive axial load. This parameter represents the durability of these drums during transportation and storage under various environmental conditions. In this research, the effects of production parameters during the extrusion process such as the temperature of the water entering the vacuum calibrator, the temperature of cooling water in the vacuum tank, the drum wall thickness, the shape of temperature gradient inside the extrusion mould, degreasing, printing, stress relieving, and the time spent after production on the buckling strength of the drums have been experimented. The results of the experiments have been analysed, and finally, also the mentioned parameters have been optimized based on the obtained results.