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Summary
Doyle D. Knight
Consortium for Scientific Computing
The John con Neumann Nai'onal Supercomputer Center
These proceedings of the symposium on supercomputers have focused
on two major topics. First, Jack Worlton and Steve Chen described the
evolution of supercomputer technology over the past 20 years and projected
future trends in improved processor performance, increased memory, and
rapidly expanding parallelism. They also emphasized the role of algorithm
development, noting that improvements in performance associated with the
development of new algorithms are increasingly important.
Second, three presentations focused on current applications of su-
percomputers in industry. Beverly Eccles (Abbott Laboratories), Clifford
Perry (Eastman Kodak Company), and Larry Tester (Apple Computer, Inc.)
provided a series of examples of applications of supercomputers in their
corporations. Into key points were emphasized:
· Supercomputers provide the opportunity to design new products,
ranging from film emulsions to computer keyboards, with a degree of
accuracy heretofore unachievable with conventional computers and at a
cost oftentimes far lower than that associated with experimental methods
(e.g., development of prototypes).
· Supercomputers can improve the productivity of designers by sig-
nificantly reducing the time required to evaluate a new idea. The rapid
feedback of results enhances creativity.
These three researchers also addressed the issue of integration of super-
computer technology into industry. Four important points were stressed:
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DOYLE D. KNIGHT
· Industry must first recognize the potential benefits of supercom-
puter technology in research and development.
· A core of supercomputer "evangelists" must be established initially
within a corporation. This core group people who are dedicated to using
supercomputing as well as to explaining and communicating its advantages
to other scientists in industry will provide the leadership and incentive for
the adoption of the technology by the larger group.
· "Bottom-up" planning is necessary for successful incorporation of
supercomputers into industry. The current computer "habits" of researchers
and designers must first be understood before any major changes can be
implemented.
· Close collaboration between academia and industry is needed to
provide improved software tools and training for students, who will become
the researchers in the industry of tomorrow.
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