Council on Competitiveness Showcases Power of High Performance Computing in Case Study With Dana Holding Corporation
Leading American Supplier of Vehicle Parts Reached Business Goals Through HPC
March 29, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC —
The Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), released a case study today highlighting the potential for high performance computing (HPC) to spur innovative solutions to the challenges facing the global auto-parts supplier industry and the American manufacturing sector. The report, “Dana Holding Corporation: Optimizing Products and Processes with HPC,” demonstrates how HPC and computer-aided engineering are helping Dana Company lead innovation in the industry.
“HPC has had a major impact on Dana’s ability to compete in the world markets,” said Frank Popielas, manager of advanced engineering for Dana Holding Corporation. “Jobs that were talking a month can be handled overnight. We are moving towards a time when the direct link between our customers and Dana will allow us to freely exchange simulation models and resources. Without HPC, none of this would be possible.”
The report was one of ten case studies released under the project with DARPA. The case study series seeks to address the challenges facing the U.S. manufacturing sector and how the use of HPC can increase national productivity and competitiveness.
“This case study illustrates the benefits that HPC offers to companies through accelerating research and helping them maintain a leadership position in the face of global competition,” said Council senior Vice President Dr. Cynthia McIntyre, who is leading the national focus on expanding the use of HPC.
The Council on Competitiveness’ High Performance Computing initiative is intended to stimulate and facilitate wider usage of HPC across the private sector to propel productivity, innovation and competitiveness.
The Council on Competitiveness, in partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), released a case study today highlighting the potential for high performance computing (HPC) to spur innovative solutions to the challenges facing the global auto-parts supplier industry and the American manufacturing sector. The report, “Dana Holding Corporation: Optimizing Products and Processes with HPC,” demonstrates how HPC and computer-aided engineering are helping Dana Company lead innovation in the industry.
“HPC has had a major impact on Dana’s ability to compete in the world markets,” said Frank Popielas, manager of advanced engineering for Dana Holding Corporation. “Jobs that were talking a month can be handled overnight. We are moving towards a time when the direct link between our customers and Dana will allow us to freely exchange simulation models and resources. Without HPC, none of this would be possible.”
The report was one of ten case studies released under the project with DARPA. The case study series seeks to address the challenges facing the U.S. manufacturing sector and how the use of HPC can increase national productivity and competitiveness.
“This case study illustrates the benefits that HPC offers to companies through accelerating research and helping them maintain a leadership position in the face of global competition,” said Council senior Vice President Dr. Cynthia McIntyre, who is leading the national focus on expanding the use of HPC.
The Council on Competitiveness’ High Performance Computing initiative is intended to stimulate and facilitate wider usage of HPC across the private sector to propel productivity, innovation and competitiveness.
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