Accidental Innovation – Post-It Note

Accidental Innovation – Post-It Note

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...
Accidental Innovation – The Microwave Oven

Accidental Innovation – The Microwave Oven

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...