About Rand Simulation
Rand Simulation is focused on helping organizations bring their product vision to reality through incorporating
engineering simulation technology into the product development process. Rand Simulation caters to product
development organizations looking to compress the design process, maximize innovation, strengthen competitive
differentiation and grow bottom-line profitability. Rand Simulation serves as both a North American reseller of Ansys
engineering simulation software and as a trusted design consultant offering insights gained on over 3,000 design
projects using engineering analysis software to balance design performance with size, cost, DFM and aesthetics.
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Understanding and Predicting the ROI of High-Performance Computing
2. For the 32-96 cores used most often, renting would cost approximately $5,000 more per year than
owning, making ownership the best option.
Learn More
More information on the topics in this white paper can be found in our 60-minute webinar, Ansys High-
Performance Computing Overview. Watch the recording.
Summary
While we believe that analogies above are helpful in getting conversations started, we know that HPC is a
complex subject that requires a deeper dive to understand how it can impact your organization. As an Elite
Channel Partner, we are trusted by Ansys to provide that understanding. If a decision is made to move forward
with the investment, we can help every step of the way, from licensing through implementation, training, and
long-term support.
About the Author
Adam Weaver, Director of Engineering, Rand Simulation
Adam oversees the technical operations at Rand Simulation and works to
deliver solutions to customers in the form of both collaborative engineering
consulting and software support and training. A graduate of Purdue
University in Aerospace Engineering, Adam first began his career with a
specialization in turbomachinery and heat transfer, utilizing Ansys CFD
solutions to advance design efforts in gas-turbine cooling methodologies,
and then later in broader turbomachinery applications. Since joining Rand,
Adam has helped in the adoption of this technology across a wide range
of industries including biomedical, marine, HVAC, pharmaceutical, food
processing and cultivation, entertainment, and many more.
