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VIDEO: GPU-Accelerated Simulation: Why the Hardware on Your Desk Matters

Written by Cadalyst Staff | Mar 4, 2026 2:19:09 PM

In this episode of Cadalyst SmartCasts, we explore how GPU-accelerated simulation is transforming engineering workflows, bringing powerful analysis directly onto the workstation. Instead of waiting hours or days for results from CPU-based systems or shared servers, engineers can now run high-fidelity simulations locally — enabling faster iteration, deeper insight, and better design decisions earlier in the process.

For years, simulation ran late in the design cycle on CPU-based systems or shared servers. Results could take hours or days, limiting how often engineers could test ideas. Today, modern GPUs enable engineers to run high-fidelity simulations locally — exploring more design options and making smarter decisions earlier in the process.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why simulation is moving earlier in the design workflow
• How GPU-accelerated solvers dramatically speed engineering analysis
• Why workstation GPUs enable higher-resolution simulations
• How simulation is becoming accessible to more designers
• How AI is shaping the future of simulation and digital twins

With professional GPUs such as NVIDIA RTX PRO and workstation platforms like Dell Pro Max, engineers can run complex simulations locally — accelerating design exploration and improving product outcomes.

Learn more about the technology featured in this episode:

Dell Pro Max Workstations for Simulation and NVIDIA RTX Pro

 

This episode of Cadalyst SmartCasts was produced in cooperation with Dell Technologies and NVIDIA.

 

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