HERA Featured in EASN Newsletter, Issue 3

Submitted on Fri, 12/12/2025 - 10:08

Unlocking the Future of Engineering Design

At the NAFEMS World Congress 2025, Hunor Etele Erdélyi (Siemens Digital Industries Software) presented groundbreaking work on Distributed Multi-disciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) within the HERA project. 

This approach enables collaborative, high-fidelity engineering design across disciplines and teams, driving efficiency and innovation.

Transforming Complex System Design

The presentation demonstrated how distributed MDO methodologies can revolutionize design processes for complex systems, fostering integration and performance in an interconnected engineering landscape.

HERA Showcases Vision for Sustainable Aviation

During the 15th EASN International Conference, HERA shared its forward-looking vision for the Third Era of Aviation, focusing on eco-design and life-cycle assessment for hybrid-electric aircraft.

Key Sessions and Contributions

HERA participated in sessions covering: 

  • Eco-Design and Life-Cycle Assessment for hybrid-electric aircraft
  • LCA and LCC Activities in Clean Aviation
  • Challenges in LCA Integration for new technologies
  • Roundtable on Hybrid-Electric Regional Aircraft, alongside HERWINGT, HEVATE, ODE4HERA, and HERFUSE

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