Exploring Data & AI Trends in Modeling and Simulation – NAFEMS World Congress 2025 Recap
Blog post from Rescale
The NAFEMS World Congress 2025 in Salzburg, Austria, focused on the evolving field of modeling, simulation, and digital engineering, emphasizing the integration of AI, data management, and cloud computing. Rescale, a Gold Sponsor, showcased its vision for modernizing simulation workflows through a holistic framework involving compute orchestration, data management, and AI-assisted modeling. Discussions highlighted industry shifts towards GPU-centric workloads, cloud elasticity, and AI integration, with a strong push for overcoming traditional compute limitations and fostering multi-disciplinary collaboration. A panel of industry experts from Rimac Technology, Subsea7, and Intelligent Energy discussed the increasing complexity of simulations and the move towards cloud-based solutions to meet these demands. They addressed challenges such as data governance, security, and licensing models, advocating for cloud adoption despite regional regulatory hurdles. Rescale's live demonstration of its AI-powered Rescale Assistant illustrated the potential of AI in streamlining data analysis and decision-making processes, supporting a broader trend towards AI-augmented engineering solutions. The congress underscored the critical role of emerging technologies in transforming engineering workflows and driving innovation across industries.