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Our impact-led research programs help lead heavy engineeringโs manufacturing and construction sectors in Aotearoa.
At HERA, research and development is at the core of everything we do. Itโs what fuels innovation in New Zealandโs heavy engineering industry and drives us toward a future we can all be proud of.
This is why we work hard to create clear pathways of opportunity for our members. It is in the efforts of our small team of kairangahau (researchers) who collaborate with universities and associations to deliver smarter solutions.
We undertake research programmes in structural steel, light gauge steel, composite materials, welding, industry capability and business acumen. We test product and process, ensuring our members can confidently adopt new technologies, follow global best practice, and continue to evolve and succeed.
Ensuring steel structures stand the test of time.
Explore our research focused on designing and constructing infrastructure resilient to New Zealandโs environment and the impacts of climate change, natural disasters and fire.
Creating an efficient, productive and responsive industry.
Tap into our research focused on unlocking the potential of innovative processes and technology in heavy engineering across construction, manufacturing and welding.
Positioning steel as the rockstar of our economy.
Delve into our research focused on steel’s contribution to the circular economy by reducing, reusing, recycling and remanufacturing; as well as the living standards framework.
Embracing te ao Mฤori in heavy engineering.
Discover the mahi weโve been doing to help businesses value mฤtauranga Mฤori in the workplace, better attract the Mฤori workforce and gain the practical tools and skills to do so!
This report provides guidance on calibration and validation of instruments used in steel construction to AS/NZS 5131 requirements, focusing on measurement uncertainty and cumulative tolerances.
Recent rangahau has uncovered how seemingly small misalignments in welded joints could lead to major vulnerabilities.