Located at CeSViMa in Madrid, the Magerit high-performance computing system allows scientists to run complex simulations across aerospace and environmental research.
and capable of solving problems that ordinary computers cannot. One notable system in Spain is Magerit, located at the Supercomputing and Visualization Center in Madrid at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid .
This supercomputer enables researchers to tackle complex scientific problems and contributes to advances in fields ranging from physics and aeronautics to ecology and engineering, helping establish Madrid as an important center for computer science in Europe. Magerit can perform trillions of calculations per second, run simulations that would take months on a regular computer, and analyze datasets that would otherwise be difficult to process. Yet despite this immense power, one question remains: what is the real role of human knowledge, creativity, and talent in a world where supercomputers are becoming increasingly powerful?that the greatest potential going forward lies in climate science, materials discovery, and biology, particularly computational genomics and protein dynamics. “The integration of simulation, modeling, and AI is allowing us to capture multiscale, multiphysics phenomena in ways that were previously inaccessible. Areas such as fusion energy, precision medicine, and quantum chemistry are also poised for breakthroughs as computational power continues to scale. Ultimately, any discipline that relies on complex models or massive data will benefit—what matters is coupling that computational power with strong algorithmic innovation,” explained Dongarra. According to him, whether the issue is climate change, pandemics, energy security, or food systems, tools are needed to simulate complex systems at scale, rapidly test scenarios, and optimize decisions using data and models. “Supercomputers enable that. They’re not just scientific instruments; they’re strategic infrastructure. What’s equally important is ensuring that these capabilities are accessible across disciplines and not siloed within a narrow set of users. We need to think about supercomputing as a shared global resource for solving shared global problems.”, was built by IBM around 2006 on the Power architecture using PowerPC 970FX processors. In 2011, Magerit-2 expanded the supercomputer’s capabilities, providing UPM researchers with greater computational power. That system ranked 136th on the global TOP500 list, making it the most powerful supercomputer in Spain at the time.“Magerit-3 has a great capacity for parallel processing. Each core is like a ‘worker’ that can handle tasks simultaneously. With 2,920 cores, Magerit can carry out calculations that would take weeks or months on a normal computer in just a few hours or days,” engineerOne example is the assessment of material damage caused by fatigue. Accurate prediction of fatigue life is critical because errors can lead to structural problems in aircraft, compromising flight safety and operational efficiency. Traditional methods rely on complex aerodynamic simulations, finite-element analysis, and load-history assessments. These processes require significant expertise, time, and computational power, making it difficult to quickly develop reliable maintenance plans.published in early December, scientists examined the instabilities that cause flames to flicker, oscillate, or change shape. The flame stabilizes near the cold burner in the layer where fuel and oxygen mix, while the model assumes constant density and ignores flow and pressure changes. In this case, Magerit enabled fast and precise analysis of two-dimensional fluctuations across a large number of parameters. Simulations that would take weeks or months on an ordinary computer could be performed much faster.developed a fully integrated ML pipeline that uses flight parameter data to predict stresses, reconstruct load cycles, and estimate how long a specific wing location can operate before fatigue damage occurs. Statistical validation and certification of the models in accordance with EASA recommendations ensured reliability. Magerit enabled the training, testing, and repeated validation of these models within a reasonable timeframe, allowing precise calibration and extensive statistical verification. This approach makes practical industrial applications feasible.on the impact of drought on tree growth and reproduction, scientists used the Magerit supercomputer at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid to conduct advanced statistical analyses. Specifically, they examined the relationship between drought, canopy greenness, tree growth, and seed or cone production.When asked about the development of supercomputers in the United States, Europe, and China—and which initiatives he finds most encouraging—Dongarra said several trends stand out. “What I find most encouraging is the increasing recognition that hardware and software co-design, energy efficiency, and AI-HPC convergence are not optional—they’re central to progress. The US is leading in modular architecture and open software ecosystems; Europe is making strong moves with efforts like the EuroHPC Joint Undertaking and a renewed focus on exascale sovereignty; and China continues to invest aggressively in custom architectures and national-scale integration.” “Looking ahead, future R&D must focus on three key fronts: energy-efficient architectures that can scale sustainably; algorithmic innovation that fully leverages new precision formats and accelerators; and software portability and reproducibility, which will become increasingly essential as systems become more heterogeneous. We also need to invest in people and training—hardware alone won’t solve anything if the software and talent don’t keep pace.”Maria Bolevich graduated from Medical High School and Faculty of Metallurgy and Technology, Department of Environmental protection. She is an environmental protection engineer, and she wrote her first scientific article as a student in 2009 which triggered her passion for science journalism. As a science, health, and environmental journalist she has been collaborating with many international media, including Nature, SciDev… She is a recipient of a number of noteworthy awards in her field of expertise.InnovationBeyond EarthInnovation
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