The Post-it Note is a great example of accidental innovation and how serendipity plays a part in it. Many inventions came to fruition because of accidental innovation. Silver Spencer was a scientist at 3M when he set out to develop a strong adhesive. What he ended up...
Innovation Microwave Oven Many of the inventions we have now started out as accidents. One accidental innovation was the microwave oven. We take it for granted when we want a quick cooked meal, popcorn or a warmed over slice of pizza from the night before. It’s...
Inventors are problem solvers. They can’t help themselves. They help us save time, save lives, and save us from tedious or dangerous work. Many inventions are disruptive, but most are an improvement on something that has been around, such as the iron, a...