About HLRS

As home to one of Europe's fastest supercomputers and a large team of HPC experts, HLRS provides essential tools and solutions for cutting-edge academic and industrial research, particularly in the sciences and computational engineering. At the same time, we are working constantly to improve high-performance computing, and to identify opportunities for using HPC, data analytics, and related technologies in other areas where it can have an impact.

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An introduction to HLRS

Start here to learn about HLRS's key activities.

People

Find contact information and learn about our staff members' expertise and activities.

Organization

Meet our management team and learn what's happening in each of our departments.

History

Discover milestones in HLRS's history since its founding as Germany's first national HPC center.

Annual Report

Published each spring, our report highlights our key developments and accomplishments.

Certifications

HLRS is committed to environmental responsibility and data security.

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Contact & Location

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Social responsibility

High-performance computing technologies such as simulation and artificial intelligence present both opportunities and challenges for society. HLRS engages regularly with these issues, both through a critical reflection on its activities and efforts to promote wider understanding and debate about the digital age.