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Latest News
Welcome to the latest news and events page for the Flemish Supercomputer Center. This page serves as the go-to source for all announcements, updates, and news related to the center. Whether you are a researcher, a student, or simply interested in the latest developments in high-performance computing, you will find valuable information here.


Power loss model identification in gearboxes: Balancing identifiability and testing time
Adaptive design of experiments improves model identification by selecting the most informative tests while reducing overall testing time. Demonstrated on gearbox power-loss modeling, the approach balances parameter accuracy with efficient test sequencing. Supported by VSC computing resources, it enables faster, reliable model development with fewer experiments.
May 53 min read


KU Leuven/UHasselt HPC User Day 2026 Marks Successful Launch of New Tier-2 Supercomputer
Highlights from the KU Leuven/UHasselt HPC User Day 2026, featuring the inauguration of the new Tier-2 supercomputer, hands-on training sessions, research testimonials, and community networking.
Apr 202 min read


Unlocking CFD Performance at Scale: Watch the Recorded Sessions
Missed our recent webinar on accelerating Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) with high-performance computing? The full set of recorded presentations from “Unlocking CFD Performance at Scale with Ansys Fluent and the Flemish Supercomputer Center (VSC)” is now available online. This webinar brought together experts from industry and academia to demonstrate how modern HPC infrastructure and GPU acceleration are transforming CFD workflows—enabling faster simulations, improved sc
Apr 12 min read


Generalized Van Cittert-Zernike Schell propagator: an efficient algorithm for simulating partially coherent light
Researchers developed the Generalized Van Cittert-Zernike Schell propagator, a new algorithm for simulating partially coherent light with unprecedented efficiency. The method achieves up to 100× faster computation and 1000× higher accuracy compared to existing approaches, enabling advanced optical simulations for holography, imaging, and photonics using VSC’s high-performance computing infrastructure.
Feb 202 min read


From Questions to Solutions: Inside VSC User Support
Inside the VSC Support Team, Alex Domingo shares how effective guidance, clear documentation, and strategic planning help researchers turn challenges into solutions. From software installations to workflow optimization, discover how VSC support empowers users across Flanders to make the most of HPC infrastructure and drive their research forward with confidence.
Feb 188 min read


Unlocking the Potential of Quantum Computing
Explore how quantum computing is reshaping science, with insights from VSC expert Carl Mensch.
Jan 96 min read
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