17/11/2025
IDAERO attends the NAFEMS Iberia 2025 Seminar in Madrid
On Thursday, November 13th, the IDAERO team had the pleasure of attending the NAFEMS Iberia 2025 Seminar: Solving Structural Integrity Challenges with Engineering Simulation, held in Madrid at the School of Aeronautics and Space Engineering (ETSIAE) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
This edition focused on how simulation technologie, including FEA, CFD, and fluid–structure interaction, contribute to ensuring structural integrity, safety, and reliability across various engineering sectors. Throughout the day, we learned about case studies and methodological developments presented by a wide range of experts and organizations.
David Quinn from NAFEMS Marketing opened the seminar with an introduction, providing an overview of NAFEMS activities and the goals of the event. The session was then coordinated by Eduardo Oslé (Airbus).
The first technical talk was delivered by Quest Integrity, where Daniel Blanks discussed how simulation can improve structural integrity assessment in hydropower systems.
Next, the team from NAITEC, represented by Jose Luis Fernández, shared an advanced methodology for the structural analysis of components manufactured using additive manufacturing technologies.
Later on, PinYang Ang, from Saietta Electric Drive, introduced a 3D thermo–fluid–structure simulation for electric motors exposed to external flow, highlighting the potential of these techniques to enhance the design and efficiency of propulsion systems.
From Airbus Operations, Edoardo Menga and Bibiana Masià Cabañes explained how combining flight test data with numerical models allows fatigue loads to be estimated with significantly higher accuracy by integrating simulation and real data.
During the second session, Javier Domingo, from Airbus Defence and Space, presented his approach to advancing from coupon-based testing to full-scale virtual testing through the integration of test and simulation in a coherent and progressive process.
Meanwhile, Daniel Muñoz, from Newgentechs, detailed advanced material characterization techniques for impact and crashworthiness applications.
This was followed by Teodoro Jiménez Lepe, from The CT Engineering Group, who demonstrated how deep learning can automate and optimize aero-structural analysis.
The next presentation, delivered by Juan Tomás Viana, focused on a study of the structural integrity of a nose fuselage section made of advanced composite materials.
To conclude the day, Mario Alonso Menéndez, from Advanced Simulation Technologies, discussed a case centered on the structural assessment of check valves subjected to impact loads in nuclear plants.
We would like to express our special thanks to Gino Duffett, organizer of the seminar, to Eduardo Oslé for coordinating the sessions and directing the presentations, and to Marcos Chimeno, representing ETSIAE at the university level. We also extend our thanks to NAFEMS Iberia and to all the speakers for sharing their expertise and inspiring contributions.
At IDAERO, we remain committed to applying engineering simulation and advanced technologies to develop innovative, reliable, and efficient solutions for the engineering sector.
We look forward to the next NAFEMS event!