Boosting efficiency and sustainability of supercomputers

Eviden, a division of the Atos group, is a world leader in the manufacture of supercomputers and enterprise servers. At its plant in Angers, France, Eviden develops high-performance solutions used in a variety of sectors, including scientific research, meteorology and defense. In a sector where performance and reliability are essential, cooling the electronic components of these machines is a critical challenge. 

The collaboration between Parker and Eviden teams has intensified over the years, with regular meetings between Eviden’s R&D teams, based in Les Clayes-sous-Bois, and Parker’s technical experts. Together, they have been able to adapt Parker’s solutions to the specific needs of Eviden’s supercomputers, guaranteeing optimum performance. “Parker brings unrivalled product expertise. Combined with our specialist engineers, this enables us to build the ideal system together,” explains Madame Martin, Purchasing Manager at Eviden.

A Partnership Based on Expertise and Trust

Eviden and Parker R&D teams meet regularly to share their respective expertise and co-develop innovative solutions. This collaboration has led to the design of customised manifolds for Eviden’s Sequana3 supercomputer, now in production. Thanks to this partnership, Eviden benefits from Parker’s expertise in liquid cooling, enabling it to concentrate on developing ever more efficient and environmentally-friendly supercomputers.

Eco-Friendly Supercomputers Through Liquid Cooling

Liquid cooling is a major issue for supercomputers, which are becoming increasingly powerful and energy-hungry. In choosing this technology, Eviden has opted for energy efficiency and a reduction in the environmental footprint of its machines. The liquid cooling solutions developed by Parker have enabled Eviden to stand out in the supercomputer market, by offering high-performance, eco-responsible machines. One of Eviden’s supercomputers was even nominated in the Green 500, a ranking that rewards the most eco-responsible supercomputers.

A Long-term Partnership

The partnership between Eviden and Parker doesn’t stop at the design and development of custom cooling solutions. The two companies also work together over the long term, to ensure the maintenance and continuous improvement of Eviden’s supercomputers. “Parker is proactive at every level, from delivery to technical support and continuous improvement." says the buyer. Parker supports Eviden in optimizing the performance of its machines and in finding new solutions to meet the future challenges of the supercomputer market.

Significant Results and International Recognition

Thanks to this strategic partnership, Eviden has been able to:

• Improve cooling performance: Parker’s liquid cooling solutions have made it possible to maintain optimal temperatures, even for the most powerful exascale supercomputers, which offer unprecedented computing capacities of over a billion operations per second. 
• Reduce carbon footprint: efficient cooling systems have helped reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions, bringing Eviden into line with its environmental objectives. 
• Gain international recognition: Eviden’s supercomputers regularly rank among the top 500 supercomputers in the world, an industry benchmark. The quality and reliability of Parker’s solutions have played a key role in achieving this distinction.

Conclusion

The partnership between Eviden and Parker Hannifin is a perfect example of successful collaboration in technological innovation. By working together, these two industry leaders have not only solved complex technical challenges, but have also contributed to significant advances in the field of supercomputing, demonstrating the importance of strategic partnerships and ongoing collaboration to meet the growing demands of the market and leading-edge technologies. Eviden and Parker Hannifin continue to work together on new projects, promising even more impressive innovations for the future.