Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany has launched a new high-performance computer (HPC) built on Lenovo ThinkSystem servers and using advanced liquid cooling technology. The system is hosted in an AI-ready data center operated by Equinix in Germany. The HPC aims to support innovation across Merck’s three business sectors: Life Science, Healthcare, and Electronics.
Laura Matz, Chief Science and Technology Officer at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany said: “At Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, we believe that data and technology are the cornerstones of scientific progress. With this high-performance computer, we are enhancing our computational capabilities and transforming how we conduct research and develop solutions that matter. This platform empowers our teams to leverage AI and advanced analytics more effectively, ultimately accelerating the pace of innovation across our sectors.”
The system was developed by Lenovo with support from Equinix. It uses a hybrid cloud design that combines private and public cloud infrastructure to provide flexible scaling for different computational needs. The company expects the new computing resources to help improve product development in life sciences, streamline drug discovery in healthcare, and enhance materials development for the semiconductor industry.
Andreas Thomasch, Director & Chief Technology Officer for Germany and Austria at Lenovo stated: “At Lenovo, we are committed to enabling the global adoption of innovative and sustainable technologies. By designing and configuring this solution together, we’ve demonstrated that organizations can achieve exceptional performance without compromising on sustainability. With Lenovo Neptune Liquid Cooling, even the most demanding workloads will run efficiently while helping Merck drive progress in both science and industry.”
Equinix provides digital infrastructure services globally through its platform that connects foundational IT infrastructure for organizations looking to scale digital services while meeting sustainability goals.
Lenovo operates as a major global technology company with annual revenues of $69 billion. It offers a portfolio including AI-enabled devices as well as infrastructure products such as servers and high-performance computing systems. More information about Lenovo can be found at https://www.lenovo.com.
Merck KGaA employs over 62,000 people worldwide with operations spanning 65 countries. In 2024 it reported sales of €21.2 billion.
The company holds rights to the “Merck” name outside the United States and Canada; in those countries it operates under other names such as MilliporeSigma (life science), EMD Serono (healthcare), and EMD Electronics (electronics).
