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Advancement in Dresden: New Supercomputer to Bolster Artificial Intelligence Technologies

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2025 September 8 . 7:28 PM

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State-of-the-art supercomputer debuts in Dresden, advancing AI technology development

Advancement in Dresden: New Supercomputer to Bolster Artificial Intelligence Technologies

The city of Dresden is set to become a hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing with the development of a new supercomputer, named the "Elbjuwel." This ambitious project, a collaboration between ParTec AG and Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR), aims to strengthen Saxony's position as a leading AI location.

The goal of the Elbjuwel is to significantly facilitate access to AI for industry, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and scientific institutions. By providing sufficient computing power, the supercomputer is designed to enable digital sovereignty for Germany and Europe.

Prof. Sebastian M. Schmidt, Scientific Director of HZDR, believes the planned platform will give new impetus to the development of AI technologies. The new platform will specialize in providing computing power in the areas of AI and machine learning, high-performance computing, and quantum computing.

The AI demonstration and transfer center of the Technical University of Dresden supports SMEs in implementing AI in production, with a focus on metalforming. Initiatives like ProKI Dresden are expected to benefit from the new platform, as it aims to enable technological innovations through easier access to AI.

Regions without their own supercomputer will not be able to fully exploit the potential of their own AI applications, according to Bernhard Frohwitter, CEO of ParTec. The provision of computing power on one's own premises is a central aspect for Frohwitter. Thanks to the new supercomputer, researchers in Dresden and the surrounding area will have the opportunity to perform calculations and simulations on-site in the future.

Demonstrators, such as the recently presented LOTTA intelligent drilling machine, are used for this purpose. The Elbjuwel has the potential to become a magnet for researchers and talents in the MINT field. The partners have expressed their intention to create a platform for industry and research, opening up new opportunities for initiatives like ProKI Dresden.

In conclusion, the Elbjuwel supercomputer is set to play a crucial role in boosting AI development and digitization efforts in Saxony and beyond. By providing a platform that facilitates access to AI for industry, SMEs, and scientific institutions, the Elbjuwel is expected to contribute to the training of skilled workers and support companies in mastering the challenges of digitization.