Major Milestone for European AI and Scientific Computing
Germany has officially inaugurated the JUPITER supercomputer, a groundbreaking system powered by
NVIDIA technologies, marking a significant leap for European research and innovation. Built at the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, JUPITER is now the most powerful AI supercomputer on the continent and the first exascale machine outside of the United States[1].
Transformative Technology for Science and Industry
JUPITER is fueled by cutting-edge
NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchips and Quantum-2 InfiniBand networking, allowing it to handle massive workloads combining high-performance computing with artificial intelligence. According to Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, "JUPITER fuses high-performance computing and AI into a single architecture. A platform for next-generation scientific computing, it will accelerate breakthroughs across every domain — from modeling climate and renewable energy to advancing quantum research, designing new materials, and building digital twins"[1].
Historic Moment for Europe
The inauguration ceremony brought together leaders in artificial intelligence, industry, and government, including Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Merz emphasized JUPITER's pioneering role, stating, "JUPITER is the first European supercomputer, and the first outside the U.S., to have reached this level. Together today, we are witnesses to a historic European pioneering project"[1].
Supercomputer by the Numbers
- More than 18 Germany-based and 15 European research teams are among the first to access its capabilities.
- Exascale performance enables research on problems far beyond the reach of previous systems.
- Supports a wide range of scientific domains, including climate modeling, quantum physics, energy, and advanced material design.
Opening New Possibilities
JUPITER represents the culmination of over a decade of research and development. Dr. Thomas Lippert, director of the Jülich Supercomputing Centre, highlighted its importance: "As the world's most advanced and versatile exascale system, it represents a unique innovation, opening up completely new possibilities for science and industry in Europe"[1].
The launch of JUPITER signals a new era of supercomputing on the continent, unlocking transformative opportunities for European industry, academia, and international collaboration.
