MPCDF Garching

The Max Planck Computing and Data Facility (MPCDF), located in Garching bei München, Germany, serves as a vital competence center for the Max Planck Society. Established in 1961 as the computing center for the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, MPCDF has evolved to support scientific endeavors across all Max Planck Institutes. Its core functions include developing and optimizing scientific applications, managing large datasets for big data projects, operating a central supercomputer and compute clusters, and maintaining a modern data infrastructure with long-term archival capabilities. MPCDF plays a crucial role in advancing scientific research through advanced computing and data management solutions.