FAQs

1. What is CU-CCMS, and what is its mission?

CU-CCMS is a unit of Clemson University, located at the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research campus, also known as CU-ICAR, in Greenville, S.C. CU-CCMS offers unique capabilities in engineering simulation for clients in the automotive, aviation and related ‘mobility system’ industries. With massive computing power, unique and innovative simulation methods, and an industry-focused approach, we deliver solutions with speed and simplicity. By helping clients build a truly predictive capability, CU-CCMS enables faster design cycles and better ‘what-if’ analysis of new concepts.

2. What kinds of organizations do you work with?

CU-CCMS works with industry clients and government organizations who want to push the boundaries of engineering simulation. Our primary research focus is the mobility systems industry, including automotive, heavy equipment, aviation and aerospace and similar industries.

3. Where is CU-CCMS located?

CU-CCMS is a unit of Clemson University, and is located at the CU-ICAR campus in Greenville, S.C. The mission of CU-ICAR is to be the premier automotive and motorsports research and educational facility in the world. Thanks to our location on the CU-ICAR campus, CU-CCMS has the opportunity to work and interact with world-class researchers from both industry and academia. Our address is:

CU-CCMS
7A Research Drive
CU-ICAR Campus
Greenville, SC 29607

4. Is CU-CCMS part of Clemson’s Campbell Graduate Engineering Center?

No. CU-CCMS is located across the street from the Campbell Graduate Engineering Center on CU-ICAR’s campus. CU-CCMS is a university computational center, employing full-time engineers on applied research programs. We are not involved in the day-to-day activity of Clemson’s graduate engineering programs.

5. Can you describe your computing infrastructure?

Our HPC compute grid comprises 430 Sun Blade 6250s, each with two, quad-core, low-wattage Intel CPUs and 32 GB of RAM. The blades are networked using an ultra-high-speed, high-capacity Voltaire DDR Infiniband interconnect. This provides a total of 35 TFlops of compute-power and 14 TBytes of RAM.

This compute grid is complemented by the addition of three enterprise-class servers and storage capabilities. These include an E25K with 144 processing cores and 680 GB of RAM and two E6900s, each with 48 processing cores and 384 GB of RAM. For storage we have 40 TBytes of disk space and an L700 back-up and archival system.

This computing infrastructure is dedicated for the use of CU-CCMS for sponsored applied research programs.

6. Can any organization contact CU-CCMS to establish a working relationship?

CU-CCMS is always interested in discussing opportunities to collaborate with industry and government alike. If you are interested in learning more, or discussing potential collaboration with CU-CCMS, please contact:

Bill Taylor
CU-CCMS chief operating officer
bill@clemson.edu
(864) 633-9554

-or-

Casandra Gibson
CU-CCMS executive administrative coordinator
casandg@clemson.edu
(864) 283-7304


7. Can we visit your office in Greenville? Who do we contact to set up our visit?

Yes, we will be happy to have your company or business join us for a meeting in Greenville. Please contact Executive Administrative Coordinator Casandra Gibson to check availability. Email her at casandg@clemson.edu or call (864) 283-7300. Find directions here.

8. What are your business hours?

Our offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.