New data center enhances computational power for critical R&D and technical simulations and will support Ansys’ strategic growth in India, enabling innovation across sectors like aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.
09 Oct 2024 | 1277 Views | By Autocar Pro News Desk
Leading American engineering simulation software company, Ansys, today announced the inauguration of its newest high-performance computing (HPC) data center, DC-3 at its Pune office in India.
The facility was inaugurated by Neeraj Mathur, President, and Ulkesh Desai, Vice President, Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), SAC-ISRO. This facility ...
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Leading American engineering simulation software company, Ansys, today announced the inauguration of its newest high-performance computing (HPC) data center, DC-3 at its Pune office in India.
The facility was inaugurated by Neeraj Mathur, President, and Ulkesh Desai, Vice President, Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), SAC-ISRO. This facility is set to further bolster Ansys’ computational capabilities, support cutting-edge technical simulations, and drive innovation, while also contributing to India’s technological growth and progress. Ansys Pune now operates three on-premises data centers, with DC-2 and DC-3 equipped with advanced HPC cluster facilities.
While inaugurating the facility, Neeraj Mathur, President, Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), SAC-ISRO, said, "HPC is at the core of present-day innovations, particularly in areas like aerospace and simulation-driven engineering. It is promising to see Ansys’ sustained investment in India’s HPC infrastructure, and it will play an important role in empowering engineers and researchers of the country to solve today’s increasingly complex engineering challenges. In addition, this will also enhance the country's technological advancement."
Ulkesh Desai, Vice President, Space Society of Mechanical Engineers (SSME), SAC-ISRO, said, "Focused on GPU technology, DC-3is poised to push innovation while staying ahead of emerging technology trends. It will play a significant role in both driving groundbreaking innovation and aligning with today’s changing landscape of emerging technologies.. This launch by Ansys also emphasizes how the company is creating a platform for future exploration and discovery.
In addition to supporting Ansys' R&D teams, DC-3 also plays a key role in supporting the company’s capability to serve customers across sectors, including automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. With its on-premises HPC resources and complementary cloud computing options, Ansys Pune will continue to be a vital center for technological innovation that will contribute significantly to both Ansys' global operations and India’s technological progress.
Speaking about the inauguration, Mike Yeager, Area Vice President, India and Japan, Ansys, said, "The launch of DC-3 in Pune further highlights Ansys’ commitment to cultivating innovation through advanced, state-of-the-art technology. This expansion is not just about increasing computational power, but it is also about enabling Ansys’ teams and customers to push the boundaries of the possibilities in engineering simulation. We are also very excited to see how DC-3 will accelerate simulations, particularly with the integration of GPU technology, and empower our engineers to explore new frontiers in product development."
Murali Pullela, Director of Sales, Ansys added, "Over the years, Ansys has always been dedicated to empowering our customers with cutting-edge simulation technology. The DC-3 launch in Pune will further this by leveraging the immense capabilities of GPU technology as it will enable faster, more accurate simulations. This launch highlights Ansys’ pledge to deliver the best-in-class solutions.”