We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Dean Mehlhopt from Open Polytechnic. We’re pleased to introduce our student member Dean Mehlhopt. Dean is a student at Open Polytechnic studying a diploma in Mechanical Engineering while also working full time in engineering design for Hose Supplies. Dean is passionate…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Yu Zhou from the Auckland University of Technology. Yu is studying a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) with a major in Architectural Engineering at AUT. Yu is very enthusiastic about engineering whilst remaining conscious of its environmental impact. He is on the path…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Sia Nourani from University of Canterbury. Sia is a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Canterbury. He had had a good experience working in different industries. He’s passionate about designing and manufacturing and it’s one of the main reasons why…
Engineering student and HERA Whanake Scholarship 2020 recipient Lily Sanson is moving forward in leaps and bounds! Recipient of the HERA Whanake Scholarship 2020, Lily Sanson is proving to be an astute and skilled engineer in her third year of study (Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours)), at Massey University. Over the summer she has been…
Our next “Sixty seconds of steel’ feature is with our very own Innovation & Transformation Architect, Greg Buckley. Greg is responsible for leading conversations and programs for HERA in the innovation space which help our members and the wider industry to create sustainable solutions and achieve digital transformation in their work processes and systems. Late…
We’d like to introduce you to one of our student members – Rodney Stringer from Otago Polytechnic. Rodney is studying construction management and his engineering goal is to successfully deliver major projects from proposal to handover. He is also currently employed with a HERA Platinum member. “What I like best about engineering is the variety…
Our next “Sixty seconds of steel’ feature is with Mike Hendry, Chief Officer of Steel & Tube. Mike is responsible for leading the development of digital platforms to underpin key initiatives underway in Steel & Tube’s Strive for Excellence programme. This supports Steel & Tube’s core pillar of their customer led strategy which is focused…
Welcome to HERA’s new series “Sixty seconds of steel’. Quick, easy to consume ‘steel talks’ with industry, for industry. We’re kicking off this series with industry leader Wayne Carson. Those who know Wayne, will recognise him as a passionate advocate for the steel industry. With his strong background in mechanical and structural engineering and wide…
We’re excited to let industry know that Reza Kordani has joined our Structural Systems team this week. Reza brings to HERA over four years’ of consulting experience in Aotearoa, and we’re very excited to bring this ‘commercial’ understanding to our research at hand so we can better serve our members. Reza studied his Bachelor of…
We’re excited to let industry know that Fanqin Meng has joined our Structural Systems team to assist with our focus on structural fire performance research. Fanqin is joining the HERA Structural team for a six month period to contribute to two key structural fire projects. These projects will be conducted in collaboration with the University…
Steel structures performed exceptionally well during the February 22, 2011 Christchurch earthquake. Such earthquake performance confirms that steel is the ultimate low-damage solution for modern multi-story buildings and structures. The performance also showed that the applicable New Zealand design and fabrication standards are safe – even though some minor damage in steel structures were reported…
HERA Foundation PhD scholarship recipient’s Hafez Taheri’s research topic is part of a long-term HERA research program managed by the New Zealand Welding Centre. Its program leader, our General Manager of Fabrication 4.0, Dr Michail Karpenko, explains the underlying strategic objectives of this research and why the Foundation contribution is so valuable: “New Zealand’s major…