Multiple recent studies have concluded that Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) use is growing at about 10 percent in companies of all sizes ranging from large manufacturers to even their smallest suppliers. The availability of flexible and cost-effective cluster computing solutions compatible with desktop Computer Aided Design (CAD) environments has further helped energize CAE adoption among “generalist” engineers, designers, and smaller suppliers.

IBM CAE cluster solutions powered by the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series will be delivered jointly with leading CAE application providers to leverage existing IBM channels - both direct and through business partners. These integrated and optimized solutions deliver significant value differentiators with up to three times the performance over the previous generation of cluster systems, improved productivity, and lower energy and total cost of ownership. Manufacturing companies of all sizes will be able to use powerful CAE applications more broadly and significantly enhance interdisciplinary analysis and optimization throughout the collaborative product development value chain.