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Wim Slagter

Director, Strategic Partnerships, Ansys

Wim designs and manages the global high performance computing (HPC) and Cloud alliance partner program by removing computing limitations from engineers for enhanced engineering productivity and higher-fidelity insight into product performance. He grows and scales HPC/cloud partnerships to drive deeper customer relationships, enable faster innovation and accelerate joint business growth.

Education:

  • Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands
  • Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands

Joined Ansys: May 2003


Articles by This Author

8 Best Practices for Cloud-Based Simulation

8 Best Practices for Cloud-Based Simulation

Simulation in the cloud presents new questions related to software licensing, security, user access, HPC workload management, and business processes.

Accelerating Automotive CFD Simulations with High-Performance Computing

Accelerating Automotive CFD Simulations with High-Performance Computing

Ansys has been making great progress in accelerating the pre-processing and solving time for automotive external aerodynamics simulations.

Accelerating Fluids Engineering Simulations up to 18x faster with AMD EPYC Processors on Ansys Gateway powered by AWS

Accelerating Fluids Engineering Simulations up to 18x faster with AMD EPYC Processors on Ansys Gateway powered by AWS

See how Ansys, AMD, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are delivering an exceptional performance boost for engineering simulations.

Accelerating LS-DYNA Engineering Simulations up to 2.5x Faster with AMD EPYC Processors on Ansys Gateway powered by AWS

Accelerating LS-DYNA Engineering Simulations up to 2.5x Faster with AMD EPYC Processors on Ansys Gateway powered by AWS

Ansys, AMD with their EPYC™ processors, and AWS have collaborated to deliver an extraordinary performance boost for engineering simulations.

Ansys Scales to Reduce CFD Simulation Time from Weeks to One Day

Ansys Scales to Reduce CFD Simulation Time from Weeks to One Day

By leveraging high performance computing (HPC), Ansys, Saudi Aramco and KAUST sped up a complex simulation of a separation vessel from several weeks to an overnight run!

Ansys Technology Partner Award Winners: A Spotlight on Success

Ansys Technology Partner Award Winners: A Spotlight on Success

Join us in congratulating these Ansys Technology Partners for their success.

Calculate the Simulation Speed-up and ROI of a New Workstation

Calculate the Simulation Speed-up and ROI of a New Workstation

The online Workstation Refresh ROI Estimator estimates the performance and ROI of a new workstation running Ansys Fluent or Ansys Mechanical.

Empowering Innovation Through HPC and AI-enabled Simulation

Empowering Innovation Through HPC and AI-enabled Simulation

At Supercomputing 2024 (SC24), Ansys will demonstrate how its collaborative approach with top-tier partners is transforming simulation. Learn more, and register.

Free Performance Benchmark Program

Free Performance Benchmark Program

Submit your own computational fluid dynamics or Mechanical model for free and we’ll run your model on a small HPE high-performance computing cluster and send you the resulting time/performance comparison to compare to your workstation results.

HPC Brings Significant Value to Automotive Engineering Modeling and Simulation

HPC Brings Significant Value to Automotive Engineering Modeling and Simulation

Let’s take a look at two specific instances in which HPC methods were applied to address engineering challenges in the automotive industry.

HPC Clusters Made Easy for Engineering Simulation

HPC Clusters Made Easy for Engineering Simulation

Proper sizing of an HPC cluster involves more than choosing the right processor, core count and memory. ANSYS offers an out-of-the-box HPC solution that won't strain your IT resources.

Hardware Tips to Accelerate Simulation

Hardware Tips to Accelerate Simulation

Learn how to match the processor, memory, storage and networking to your simulation needs.

High-Performance Computing Unlocks Next-Level FEA Performance

High-Performance Computing Unlocks Next-Level FEA Performance

How can FEA users benefit from Ansys HPC advances? Let’s find out.

How Cloud-Based & HPC Cluster Simulations Improve Product Design

How Cloud-Based & HPC Cluster Simulations Improve Product Design

See how cloud and HPC clusters and Ansys simulation tools are changing product design. Running large simulations ensures products get to market on time.

Improve Simulation with the Latest GPU-Based HPC Technology

Improve Simulation with the Latest GPU-Based HPC Technology

Learn how Ansys and AMD have collaborated to help users speed up large structural mechanical models between 3X and 6X via support for the new AMD Instinct™ accelerators.

More Fast Processor Options for Engineering Simulation

More Fast Processor Options for Engineering Simulation

Now that AMD and Ansys are collaborating to ensure the new 3rd generation AMD EPYC processors will slash Ansys structural and fluid dynamics simulation run times, engineers have a broader choice in high-performance computing (HPC) resources.

New Survey Reveals that More Companies are Turning to the Cloud

New Survey Reveals that More Companies are Turning to the Cloud

The use of cloud-based simulations grew from 18% to 24% as companies face demands to reduce the time required to complete design cycles.

Perform Parametric Studies with HPC Licensing in Ansys 2020 R2

Perform Parametric Studies with HPC Licensing in Ansys 2020 R2

The new HPC-based parametric licensing introduced in Ansys 2020 R2 enables simultaneous execution of multiple design variations using standard HPC licenses.

Powering Ansys Mechanical Simulations: AMD vs. Intel

Powering Ansys Mechanical Simulations: AMD vs. Intel

When selecting the right CPU for optimizing Ansys Mechanical structural FEA software performance, there are two major players to consider: Intel and AMD.

Properly Power Your Simulation Workloads

Properly Power Your Simulation Workloads

Learn how to select the best processor and HPC system for engineering simulation workloads.

Reaching New HPC Heights With Ansys and NVIDIA AI and Accelerated Computing in CFD Simulation

Reaching New HPC Heights With Ansys and NVIDIA AI and Accelerated Computing in CFD Simulation

Ansys has announced a milestone in computational fluid dynamics simulation achieved in collaboration with NVIDIA and Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC).

STMicroelectronics Accelerates Simulation and Analysis Time

STMicroelectronics Accelerates Simulation and Analysis Time

Learn how STMicroelectronics used Ansys HFSS and high-performance computing (HPC) resources to accelerate antenna design and development.

Simulation User Survey Results: Evolving Workflows Affect HPC Usage

Simulation User Survey Results: Evolving Workflows Affect HPC Usage

Get insight into the evolution of high-performance computing usage for simulation, best practices for implementing and expanding an HPC initiative and changes in adoption as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simulation User Survey Talks Moving to The Cloud and Best Practices

Simulation User Survey Talks Moving to The Cloud and Best Practices

Ansys research survey looks into cloud adoption for simulation and best practices to ensure smooth transitions.

Survey Reports Rise of the Cloud for Engineering Simulation Workloads

Survey Reports Rise of the Cloud for Engineering Simulation Workloads

A recent study by Hyperion Research examined users’ adoption of high-performance computing (HPC) cloud resources.