case studies
Turnkey Open Source Cluster Integrated with 70 Apps – Case Study
Turnkey Open Source Cluster Integrated with 70 Apps.pdf “As a very large university, it’s important to work with a partner that understands the needs and dynamics of institutions like ours. Because of our long relationship, we have come to trust...
CPU Demo Capability and On-Time Delivery – Case Study
CPU Demo Capability and On-Time Delivery.pdf “Nor-Tech was able to secure precious resources. They delivered on both the timeframe and price.†-Staff Scientist, Top U.S. Research University Their Challenge A major U.S. Research University, a long-time Nor-Tech client, needed a...
Reasons to Upgrade to a Cluster Detailed in Nor-Tech Case Study
MINNEAPOLIS – July 6, 2022 Nor-Tech, the leading experts on software and hardware integration for high performance clusters and workstations, completed a case study detailing the proven benefits of upgrading from a workstation to a cluster. The client is a precision contract manufacturer that depends...
On Prem HPC Delivers Cost Savings Over Cloud – Case Study
On Prem HPC Delivers Cost Savings Over Cloud.pdf “If we had gone with cloud, we would be constantly overrunning hours and getting billed for them. That can be really expensive.†– Chris Thorpe, Briggs & Stratton, LLC Engineering Manager – Simulation...
Oil Services Company Opts for On Prem Over Cloud
Click Here to download Case Study “We figured we would only need to own the on-prem solution for 1-1/2 years before the cost of the cloud solution surpassed the cost of the cluster†– Engineering Manager for Large Oil Services Company...
Password-Cracking Clusters and Workstations that are Truly Turnkey
Here is a recent case study showcasing the powerful password-cracking technology we created for a major U.S. organization. Their Challenge Faced with increasingly complex passwords that need cracking, a large U.S. organization needed more power than their current technology could...
Password-Cracking Clusters and Workstations that are Truly Turnkey
Here is a recent case study showcasing the powerful password-cracking technology we created for a major U.S. organization. Their Challenge Faced with increasingly complex passwords that need cracking, a large U.S. organization needed more power than their current technology could...
HPC Integration for Research Institutions-Case Study
HPC servers, quiet high-performance workstations, and high-end storage servers: All expertly integrated and ready to deploy at the University of North Carolina on day 1. Their Challenge The Radiology Department at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill was referred...
Complex Password-Cracking Technology that’s Truly Turnkey
“With the new cluster, the time it takes to crack an 8-digit password has gone from 5 days to 5 minutes.† Complex Password-Cracking Technology that’s Truly Turnkey Case Study Their Challenge Faced with increasingly complex passwords that need cracking, a...
Transitioning Back to On Prem from Cloud Strategically
Rising Cloud Costs, Performance Bottlenecks, Scalability Concerns, and Data Management issues incentivized a transition back to on-premises computing. Their Challenge Nor-Tech’s client, an autonomous air taxi company, relies heavily on high-fidelity simulations and computational modeling to refine its designs. Initially...
Transitioning Back to On Prem from Cloud Strategically
Rising Cloud Costs, Performance Bottlenecks, Scalability Concerns, and Data Management issues incentivized a transition back to on-premises computing. Their Challenge Nor-Tech’s client, an autonomous air taxi company, relies heavily on high-fidelity simulations and computational modeling to refine its designs. Initially...
Faster Quotes + Faster Production = More Revenue – Case Study
Faster Quotes + Faster Production = More Revenue.pdf “You can buy the parts from anybody, but it’s the customer service that you want. Nor-Tech’s slogan, ‘People Friendly Technology’ is perfect—it fits them to a tee.†-James Hyder, Lead Additive Manufacturing...
Putting the People Friendly in People Friendly Technology
People Friendly Case Study.pdf Case Study They have a small company feel along with the resources of a much bigger company and that is what appeals to us. –Engineering Systems Administrator for Major Outdoor Recreation Player Their Challenge and Our...
Seamless Transition from a Workstation to a Cluster – Case Study
Transition from a Worksation to a Cluster.pdf Seamless Transition from a Workstation to a Cluster Case Study “Before going with Nor-Tech, we looked seriously at another firm, but they knew nothing about software. You just can’t beat Nor-Tech’s broad range...
Caltech Case Study
Caltech Case Study.pdf Close Partner Relationships + Technical Expertise = Outstanding Sourcing and Procurement Nor-Tech really adds the value in value-added reseller. Unlike other vendors, they actually do provide good support. –Sharon Brunett, in charge of procuring, running, and storage...
Southwest Research Institute Takes Advantage of Nor-Tech’s Trailblazing Cluster Utility
Southwest Research Institute Takes Advantage of Nor-Tech’s Trailblazing Cluster Utility Case Study Case Study We asked Convergent if they could recommend someone that can handle a big cluster. Nor-Tech’s name came up right away. They were both knowledgeable and responsive...
Turnkey Solution, Simple Deployment, Excellent Support
Nor-Tech–Case Study-Oceanography Lab 5-20-19.pdf “It was turnkey. Easy deployment was important because using a cluster was new to some of us. Nor-Tech has always been right there with the support when we need it.†–Oceanography Laboratory Supervisor, Major Research University...
Simulation and Research Case Study
Nor-Tech — Case Study – Simulation and Research – Intel 70X Faster Supercomputers = Faster Time to Market “We are only working with Nor-Tech for HPC. The Intel hardware is excellent in terms of cost/performance for us, everything has been...
Leading Research Institution Counts on Nor-Tech HPC Technology for Groundbreaking Project
“Companies like Nor-Tech can beat much bigger competitors with a significantly better price and comparable or better quality.†-Tom Downes, Senior Scientist, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics Project Background At a national media conference on Feb....
Brookings School District
Brookings School District Case Study A Very Cost-Effective Option for Top Student Technology “I have had some school districts look at our equipment and they ask where we got it. I tell them that we have been very happy with...
Rochester Community and Technical College
Rochester Community & Technical College Case Study Making Smart Classrooms Even Smarter With Nor-Tech, you will have a better machine to work with and a better warranty thanwith some of the bigger names that have horrible support. –Rochester Community and...
Leading Research Institution Counts on Nor-Tech HPC Technology for Groundbreaking Project
UWM Case Study Companies like Nor-Tech can beat much bigger competitors with a significantly better price and comparable or better quality. -Tom Downes, Senior Scientist, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Center for Gravitation, Cosmology, and Astrophysics Project Background At a national...
Motor Innovator and Manufacturer
“We measure return by how many prototypes the simulation and modeling technology eliminates. It has only been up running for a few months, but already we see the ROI.â€Motor Innovation Company’s Manager for the Engineering, Simulation Group Motor Innovator and...
Seamless HPC Cluster Solution for International Client
“I’ll be honest here. Some of the larger companies and brands out there are extremely hard to get in touch with. There was none of this nonsense with Nor-Tech. Initial contact was handled perfectly and everything was smooth sailing.†NCMS Mechanical...
Biomedical/Life Sciences: Responsive Client Service, Follow Through, Expertise
“We deliver what we promise. We do what we say.That is really what differentiates us.â€Bob Dreis, Nor-Tech’s Senior HPC Account Manager Biomedical Case Study With a focus on accuracy, reliability, fine-tuned customization, and superior performance over the long development cycle,...
Nor-Tech Uses Seagate Drives to Help Find Gravitational Waves
Seagate-LIGO Case Study ChallengeFind rock-solid storage solutions for ultra high-performance computers used in science, government and military applications. SolutionSeagate® enterprise drives Benefits Superior reliability Low power consumption Speed In 1915, Albert Einstein predicted gravitational waves—fallout from astronomical events so catastrophic...
Breakthrough Project Relies on Nor-Tech for Big Data Analytics
Case Study IceCube Big Data I know that Nor-Tech does a lot of work behind the scenes to ensure that our system is always optimized. We have not had any performance issues and really no issues at all. Nor-Tech is...
Nor-Tech Cluster Proves Instrumental to Groundbreaking Gravitational Wave Discovery
“The cluster has performed beyond my expectations. I would say that it is one of the fastest computer clusters that anyone that I work with has.â€Dr. Geoffrey Lovelace, Assistant Professor of Physics, California State University, Fullerton Nor-Tech-Case Study-Cal State, ORCA...
Nor-Tech’s Easy to Deploy HPCs Lead to Client Confidence
Download this case study as a PDF Quality equipment that is easy to deploy, consistently good customer service,a competitive price, and a quick turnaround on the order—that’s all we were hoping for. We received that and more. Mo Bachir, Computational...
Top Researchers Rely on Nor-Tech for Key Project’s Massive Computing Requirements
Download this case study as a PDF The highlight of our relationship with Nor-Tech has been their ability to accommodate our increasing GPU needs in an efficient and sustainable way. Gonzalo Merino, University of Wisconsin, Madison Their ChallengeThe IceCube Neutrino...
Nor-Tech’s HPC solution keeps EcoMotors’ engineers firing on all cylinders
Download this case study as a PDF Having outgrown the performance available in a single workstation, EcoMotors® engineering upgraded their internal computing capacity to meet the modeling challenges presented by EcoMotors’® revolutionary opposed-piston, opposed-cylinder internal combustion engine. To meet these...
Nor-Tech HPC-Appliance Helps Design New Internal Combustion Engine
Download this case study as a PDF The challenge Today’s global market has increased the need to shrink development time for products; especially for companies offering radical new designs to old market products. Successful companies have embraced computer aided engineering...
Nor-Tech HPC-Appliance Helps Design New Internal Combustion Engine
Download this case study as a PDF The challenge Today’s global market has increased the need to shrink development time for products; especially for companies offering radical new designs to old market products. Successful companies have embraced computer aided engineering...
nVidia-based Fermi/CUDA Cluster for LIGO researchers at SU boasts 88,000 GPU cores
Download this document as a PDF Nor-Tech recently developed a supercomputer to help power the search for gravitational waves from distant objects throughout the universe. As a computing resource for scientists involved with the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO), the...
Engineers at aerospace and defense corporation utilize Nor-Tech clusters in efforts to reduce airplane noise
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech created a scalable, low-cost data processing system to assist in testing the effectiveness of designs for reducing commercial jetliner noise during takeoff, landing, and sustained flight. A handful of companies worldwide are...
Nor-Tech deploys GPU cluster to Ireland for micromagnetic modeling
Download this document as a PDF Nor-Tech has developed a 7168-core GPU cluster to be used for micromagnetic modeling by a well-known technology company in Europe. Each node of the GPU cluster features two nVidia Tesla Fermi M2070 cards. The...
Lustre-based storage solution outshines expectations for NFS
As commodity clusters continue to grow in performance and more applications adopt parallel I/O, traditional file systems such as NFS, NAS, SAN and DAS are failing to keep up with the HPC I/O demand. The Lustre parallel filesystem is gaining...
FAA research for commercial space travel made possible by sealed cluster from Nor-Tech
Download this case study as a PDF FAA research for commercial space travel was made possible by a groundbreaking sealed cluster from Nor-Tech. And the cluster had a second chapter…. The Challenge As commercial aviation companies prepare to usher in...
Beowulf Clusters for Computation and Visualization
University of Minnesota Geology Department University of Minnesota Geology Department Dr Martin Saar, Assistant Professor and Gibson Chair of Hydrogeology & Geofluids, uses the embarrassingly parallel functionality of the cluster and his modeling needs to speed up this simulation work...
SAFL Cluster pumps new life into heart research
Download this case study as a PDF. High-performance clusters aid in Bioinformatics, a field of Computational Biology which applies algorithms and statistical techniques to biological datasets, typically consisting of large numbers of DNA, RNA, or protein sequences. The Challenge Scientists...
ROC and Roll: The Portable Cluster aids in Recovery-Oriented Computing
Download this case study as a PDF Find out how a mobile supercomputer, custom-built by Nor-Tech is used to advance ROC. The Challenge Within the last few decades, the computing industry has expanded exponentially into all aspects of professional life,...
Astrophysicists gravitate toward 300 Terabyte Beowulf HPC Cluster
Download this case study as a PDF See how 300 TB of storage contributes to research into the mysteries of time and space. The Challenge In his General Theory of Relativity, Einstein suggested that massive objects, such as planets and...
Think fast! Nor-Tech cluster helps speed up neurological diagnoses
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech develops a Rocks / Linux data center cluster to aid in research to better understand brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, schizophrenia and multiple sclerosis. The Challenge Diagnosing neurological disorders is far from...
Nor-Tech’s Portable Cluster helps render urban 3D modeling a reality
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech develops a compact, ruggedized Portable Cluster for use in a DARPA-funded project for the military that uses GPS, LADAR, and holographic technology to provide soldiers far greater resources for planning their patrols...
Nor-Tech cluster goes nuclear with Windows CCS 2003
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech develops a cluster based on Windows CCS 2003 for Holtec to help speed up finite element analysis and thermal analysis on its spent nuclear fuel storage products. The Challenge When nuclear fuel...
Portable Cluster brings HPC out into the field
Download this case study as a PDF When information flows too fast to be processed, the solution isn’t to slow it down, but to compute faster… and readily. The Challenge Researchers in the field of fluid dynamics studying the complexities...
Bioinformatics Cluster is a powerful weapon in the fight against neurological disorders
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech developed a Rocks/Linux-based system with integrated InfiniBand and installed the necessary applications, including the NAMD simulation package for researchers studying brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The Challenge Computational biology is...
Nor-Tech provides computational advantage for molecular research giant
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech created an HPC cluster to be used for bioinformatics research by the Molecular Engineering Laboratory at MIT. The Challenge MIT’s Molecular Engineering Laboratory develops cutting edge molecular computational methods and applies them...
Nor-Tech cluster helps keep energy researchers from tilting at windmills
Download this case study as a PDF In order to meet the university’s computing requirements, Nor-Tech developed a 64-compute node cluster, with 512 compute cores, specifically tailored to computational fluid dynamics (CFD) services. The Challenge When it comes to the...
Nor-Tech helps SAFL solve the never-ending storage problem
Download this case study as a PDF Nor-Tech provided SAFL with a Voystor storage server consisting of 3 head nodes, 4 JBOD nodes and a development node, totaling more than 500TB of storage. The Voystor 4500ds features drives in both...