NSCC at the General Assembly of the Slovak Plastics Cluster: Supercomputing Technologies as a Driver of Industrial Innovation
On April 10, 2025, the General Assembly of the Slovak Plastics Cluster (SPK) took place in Nitra, marking the celebration of the 16th anniversary of its founding. The National Supercomputing Centre participated in this important event as an invited guest, actively contributing to discussions focused on the development of the plastics and engineering industries in Slovakia.
As part of the program, which focused on evaluating the cluster's activities, planning future steps, and building partnerships, we had the opportunity to present our expert talk titled “Plastic Under the Supercomputer Microscope: More Accurate Production, Fewer Defects, More Innovation.”The presentation was delivered by Ing. Lucia Malíčková, PhD., Project Coordinator at the NSCC, who provided participants with an in-depth overview of how high-performance computing (HPC) can significantly support the development of new materials, optimize manufacturing processes, and reduce production errors.
The main goal of our participation was to highlight that HPC is no longer solely a tool for the academic sphere but is becoming increasingly accessible to industrial enterprises. When combined with advanced algorithms and artificial intelligence tools, HPC can also support the automation of production lines and the creation of digital twins—virtual models of manufacturing processes that enable more efficient management and planning.
The Slovak Plastics Cluster is one of the most active platforms for collaboration between companies, research organizations, and public authorities in the fields of plastics, composites, rubber, and rubber-processing technologies. We value the opportunity to be part of this community and to contribute innovative solutions powered by cutting-edge computational infrastructure.
Our presentation sparked a lively discussion among the cluster’s members and guests. Interest in the practical application of HPC technologies in business practice is growing, and at NSCC, we are ready to help companies navigate the possibilities of using these tools effectively—from free consultations and pilot projects to long-term support for digitalization initiatives and new product development.
We believe that events like these help build bridges between the scientific community and industry. High-performance computing can be a powerful driver of competitiveness for Slovak manufacturers—and at the National Supercomputing Centre, we are ready to be their technological partner on this journey.
We would like to thank the Slovak Plastics Cluster for the invitation and the inspiring event. We look forward to future joint activities and collaboration on projects that support innovative and sustainable solutions in industry.
