Catching up with Caitlin – a year into the role!
In 2023, HERA welcomed Caitlin on a temporary basis, while we searched for the right candidate for the Digital Administration role. However, her dedication quickly proved her worth, prompting us…
Meet one of our new 2023 Whanake Scholarship recipients, Tom Tamaira
We’re excited to announce that Tom is one of our recipients of the HERA Whanake Scholarship! Kia ora tātou Ko Te Arawa te waka Ko Tuwharetoa te Iwi Ko…
Notice – Laser welding safety
HERA would like to make our members and wider metals industry aware of potential safety concerns pertaining to the use of hand-held laser welding devices. While laser cutting has been…
Meet Van Thu HUYNH – exploring AI powered quality control in manufacturing
We are excited to introduce a new member of our international research team, Van Thu HUYNH. He has joined the Australian Composites Manufacturing ACM CRC team at the University of…
From concept to reality – HERA’s innovative software for design available soon!
HERA has launched a practical design tool for engineers, academia, and practitioners to help provide intuitive insight into the design of steel-concrete composite beams with web openings. It is…
HERA’s seismic research shared through international joint seminar!
HERA is proud to have contributed to the recent 3rd Hungary-Korea-Japan joint seminar, an online platform for sharing knowledge about designing, making, and maintaining welded steel structures. Experts from Hungary,…
Breaking ground – early insights into reusable Eccentrically Braced Frame (EBF) in Construction 4.0
As part of HERA’s pioneering rangahau (research) focused on advancing sustainable construction through circular design within our Construction 4.0 Endeavour Project, a cutting-edge reusable EBF is being developed to revolutionise…
HERA and Massey University team up to revolutionise sustainable construction through circular design and construction 4.0
HERA is proud to be partnering with Massey University, to pioneer rangahau (research) focused on circular design principles to transform the construction industry’s approach to sustainability. The goal? To…
The sustainable promise of Eccentric Braced Frame (EBF) in Construction 4.0
In today’s construction landscape, the concepts of “Circular Design” (CD) and “Construction 4.0” (C4.0) are gaining traction, offering promising solutions to minimise waste and enhance sustainability. These approaches, whilst…
Advanced simulations to evaluate composite slabs performance in severe fire
Composite slabs with profiled steel decking are widely used in the construction for their outstanding performance. Based on HERA’s many years-experience in analysing several structures in fire, one of our…
Navigating welding positions in fusion welding
In the complex world of welding, understanding the nuances of different welding positions cannot be overlooked. From the meticulous planning of welding procedures to the on-the-spot adjustments, welding is an…
Welding fumes – international developments
Welding stands as a key enabling technology in critical industries such as manufacturing, pressure equipment and plants, oil and gas, shipbuilding, and structural steel fabrication. Despite being a well-established and…