High-Performance Computing Center Stuttgart

Supercomputing for Science, Industry, and Society

Welcome to HLRS
Bild: HLRS and Seijo University to Collaborate on Literary Research

HLRS and Seijo University to Collaborate on Literary Research

The partnership will explore new applications of high-performance computing in the humanities.


Solutions and computing infrastructure

As a German national high-performance computing (HPC) center affiliated with the Gauss Centre for Supercomputing and the University of Stuttgart, HLRS offers world-class supercomputing power and solutions to support scientific discovery and industrial innovation.

HPC and Simulation

With one of Europe's fastest supercomputers, we can help realize the most computationally demanding simulation projects.

Artificial Intelligence

HLRS enables the testing of new applications of machine learning and deep learning, as well as hybrid approaches that combine HPC and AI.

Visualization

By connecting our HPC systems with virtual reality and augmented reality technologies, we make it easier to gain insights from large datasets.

Photo of HLRS's Hunter supercomputer, with image of Earth weather simulation on the side of the machine.. Copyright: Julian Holzwarth/HLRS

Our supercomputing systems

Learn more about our high-performance computing infrastructure, including our flagship supercomputer, Hunter, our CAVE visualization facility, and other computing platforms.

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Training

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Acquire new skills in HPC and AI

HLRS offers dozens of courses each year addressing essential topics in simulation, big data analytics, visualization, artificial intelligence, system administration, and other HPC-related fields, both onsite and online.

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Calendar

Events Calendar

See a complete list of our upcoming conferences and workshops for science and industry, as well as educational events for the general public.

Training Calendar

Learn more about our upcoming professional continuing education courses, which can help you build skills in programming and operating HPC systems.

Our next events and courses

Oct 28 - 31, 2025

Stuttgart

English

Nov 03 - Dec 05, 2025

Online (flexible)

English

Nov 03 - Dec 05, 2025

Online (flexible)

German


How our supercomputers are used

HPC for Scientific Research

High-performance computing is a critical part of today's advanced research. Learn how scientists use HLRS's computing resources to make new discoveries and develop new technologies.

HPC for Industry and SME's

For more than 25 years, HLRS has been an important partner for companies that rely on simulation, visualization, and data analysis for the development of new products.

HPC for the Public Sector

HLRS computing resources are available for federal, state, and local administrations in need of additional computing power.


HLRS research projects

In this demonstration image, a machine learning algorithm identifies moving objects at a busy intersection.

Guiding the future of HPC

Staff scientists at HLRS are involved in collaborative research projects to address key problems facing high-performance computing and test new applications of HPC to solve global challenges.

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Information for HPC users

For Current Users of HLRS Systems

Find key contact persons, technical documentation concerning the operation of our systems, and information that is important for your allocation of computing time.

How to Apply for Computing Time

Whether you work in science, industry, or the public sector, find links to information about how to gain access and about our policies and procedures.


Sustainability and environment

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Certified for environmental and energy management

HLRS's approach to sustainability is formally recognized under the Eco Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) and ISO international standards.

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Our key supporters

Funding for HLRS supercomputers is provided by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space and the Baden-Württemberg Ministry for Science, Research and Arts through the Gauss Centre for Supercomputing.