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May 06, 2011

French Engineering Firm EURO/CFD Extends HPC Cluster to 720 Processors

BELFORT, France, May 6 -- EURO/CFD, an engineering firm specializing in numerical simulation, increased its high performance computing (HPC) system from 6.2 to 7.8 peak teraflops. This investment allows EURO/CFD to be the leader of French SME's.

The rapid evolution of techniques and the demand for reliable CFD studies force companies to adapt constantly. Industry needs to deliver products under the short deadlines and with the least possible impact on the whole network, from suppliers to final clients.

To deal with this requirement, EURO/CFD improved its HPC cluster with additional computational power. The upgraded system includes:

720 cores
5 TB of RAM
Rapid network InfiniBand QDR type
Automated data storage locally and remote

"Keeping this tool within the company will permit better cost management and, it goes without saying, complete data confidentiality for our customers," said CEO Karim Loueslati. "This solution applies to hardware but also to software, thanks to a partnership with the Microsoft HPC team. This investment in cutting edge technology allows EURO/CFD to gain reactivity and flexibility along with increased competitiveness on international market. Private funding ensures independency and flexibility which are highly appreciated by our customers."

About EURO/CFD

EURO/CFD is located in Belfort, at the heart of the Energy Valley, and in Lyon. Its main activity is numerical simulation of physics phenomenon related to fluid mechanics and heat transfers. Growing interest in industrial companies for Research and Development led the company to propose customized turnkey solutions.

Energy, aeronautics or automotive industries use numerical simulation to stay innovative. Various CFD codes are available at EURO/CFD: ANSYS CFD, NUMECA or CD-ADAPCO. Great industrial experience and expertise entitle the company to intervene on restricted fields such as nuclear power and Defense.

Bigger industrial corporations trust us including Alstom, Areva, CEA, DCNS, EDF, Faurecia, GE. Expertise and quality make EURO/CFD a reference within CFD field.

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Source: EURO/CFD

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