Driven by the explosive growth in demand for AI computing power and the global trend toward net-zero carbon emissions, Dassault Systèmes announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) in Taiwan. The two companies will deeply integrate Dassault Systèmes' globally leading Virtual Twin and generative AI technologies. The initial collaboration will focus on two of the most pressing challenges facing the industry: high-pressure hydrogen materials and component lifespan analysis, and AI server thermal analysis. This collaboration aims to help Taiwan's supply chain accelerate its digital transformation and enhance its competitiveness and resilience in the global market.
The signing ceremony was jointly conducted by Sebastien Gautier, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Dassault Systèmes SIMULIA, and Liu Chia-ju, Chairman of the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre, and was witnessed by Hau Pei-chih, Ambassador of Taipei Representative Office in France, highlighting the high importance that Taiwan and France attach to cooperation in cutting-edge industrial technologies.
Focus 1: Laying the foundation for the hydrogen energy supply chain and constructing a high-pressure hydrogen material life model.
As the world actively seeks alternative energy sources, hydrogen energy is seen as key to the development of next-generation green energy. However, high-pressure hydrogen storage and transportation equipment places extremely stringent requirements on the durability of metallic materials, and traditional destructive physical testing is not only time-consuming but also costly.
Through this collaboration, the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC) will utilize its high-pressure hydrogen fatigue testing and materials analysis model, jointly developed with the French Center for Mechanical Engineering Technology (CETIM), and fully integrate Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform and virtual twin technology. Through precise digital simulation analysis, researchers can repeatedly test the metal fatigue and lifespan performance of materials under extreme high pressure in a virtual environment, significantly shortening the R&D cycle and reducing costs for Taiwan's hydrogen energy supply chain in developing durable and safe components.
Focus 2: AI Server Cooling Technology Upgraded Again to Meet the HPC Computing Power Frenzy
Another key aspect of the collaboration focuses on Taiwan's most advantageous AI server manufacturing industry.
With the power consumption of high-performance computing (HPC) chips (such as NVIDIA's new generation GPU architecture) constantly reaching new highs, traditional air cooling can no longer meet the heat dissipation requirements, and advanced liquid cooling and thermal management have become the core of server design. Metal Center will combine the powerful thermal simulation technology of Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE platform with various generative AI algorithms to develop more forward-looking thermal solutions for high-end AI servers. This will not only help optimize energy management strategies but also achieve substantial energy savings and enhanced monitoring capabilities in data centers.
A powerful alliance between industry and research is forging a path towards a "generative economy."
Liu Chia-ju, Chairperson of the Metal Industries Research & Development Centre (MIRDC), pointed out that the MIRDC has long been deeply involved in precision metal processing and materials technology. The introduction of Dassault Systèmes' AI technology will expand the research and development field in the future, assisting domestic companies in achieving a comprehensive AI-driven intelligent transformation from basic materials and key components to system module products.
Zhang Ying, President of Dassault Systèmes Greater China, emphasized that AI transformation and sustainable development are converging at an unprecedented pace. Dassault Systèmes' goal is to provide precise digital simulation environments for various industries, including semiconductors and energy, through its 3DEXPERIENCE platform, leading customers toward the vision of a "Generative Economy".
