Accelerating Energy Transition with SOLIDWORKS: The Hestiia Startup Case

Hestiia - green tech' made with solidworks

Secteur d'activité

Energy

Challenge

Hestia faced the complex challenge of designing and prototyping innovative energy recovery products within a highly competitive and fast-evolving sector. The need for precise 3D modeling, rapid iteration, and seamless collaboration across distributed teams was critical to achieving breakthrough performance in energy transition technologies. Hestia required an agile, comprehensive digital workflow that minimized material consumption, optimized costs, and empowered teams to adapt quickly to evolving technical requirements—all while maintaining the ability to innovate at speed.

Results

By adopting SOLIDWORKS, supported by Ohmycad’s technical expertise, Hestia transformed its approach to product development. The team achieved over 100 design iterations in just two weeks, realized an 85% energy recovery rate, and delivered 18% savings on electric bills for end-users. The seamless deployment of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform enabled real-time collaboration and flexible license access across sites, while Ohmycad’s support ensured continuous innovation and operational efficiency. As a result, Hestia accelerated its mission to lead the energy transition with advanced, optimized products.

Solidworks

Produit numéro 1

www.hestiia.com/en

+50%

Raw optimization

85%

Energy saved

+100

Iterations done, in less than 2 weeks

Thanks to the role of Flow dynamic engineer into Solidworks, we were able to rework the part, optimising material consumption in more than 100 iterations in less than 2 weeks. This was a real leverage for working on the performance and costs of the most successful product possible.

Thomas Chainiau

Product Architect @Hestiia

About our subscriber

Hestia is a startup dedicated to accelerating energy transition by developing innovative solutions that optimize energy use and minimize environmental impact. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on recovering and reusing waste heat to improve energy efficiency in buildings and beyond.

The Stakes

As a startup leader of the energy transition, Hestia needed to design and prototype advanced energy recovery solutions that could outpace industry standards. The team faced significant breaks: complex 3D component modeling, rapid iteration under tight deadlines, and the necessity to coordinate efforts across distributed teams. Traditional design tools and workflows proved limiting, creating bottlenecks in innovation, collaboration, and time-to-market. Hestia sought a solution that would enable agile development, detailed optimization, and strong cross-site connectivity—crucial for delivering products that truly advance energy efficiency.

The Solution

Hestia turned to Ohmycad for guidance in selecting and deploying a robust, future-ready platform. After evaluating industry options, the team chose SOLIDWORKS for its comprehensive 3D modeling capability, seamless integration with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, and proven track record in accelerating product innovation. With Ohmycad’s expertise, Hestia rapidly migrated its design process to the cloud, unlocking powerful simulation and collaborative tools. "Our mission is to bring innovative solutions that accelerate the energy transition, and it was important for us to have a complete process, both in prototyping and design." The new workflow empowered engineers to optimize every component for material usage, cost, and performance, while enabling real-time teamwork regardless of location. Ohmycad’s responsive support "ohmycare" ensured a smooth deployment and adaptation to evolving needs: "Ohmycad supported us well in deploying the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and provided additional solutions when needed."

The Results

The impact of SOLIDWORKS and Ohmycad’s support on Hestia’s operations was immediate and measurable. The team executed over 100 design iterations in just two weeks, achieving rapid prototyping cycles that allowed for continuous optimization. This agile approach led to groundbreaking results: an industry-leading 85% energy recovery rate and an 18% reduction in electric bills for customers. With 1.5 years of SOLIDWORKS utilization, Hestia not only enhanced its technical capabilities but also established a scalable platform for ongoing innovation, collaboration, and growth—cementing its role as a leader in the energy transition landscape.