Wednesday, January 22, 2025 XTI Aerospace , Inc. a pioneer in advanced aircraft design, has gained access to the Frontier supercomputer at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Leadership Computing Facility. Frontier, the world’s first exascale supercomputer and the second most powerful commercially available computing system, will provide XTI with unparalleled computational resources to accelerate the development of the TriFan 600, the company’s cutting-edge vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft.
The TriFan 600 combines the versatility of helicopters with the speed and range of fixed-wing airplanes. Operated by the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Frontier can execute more than a quintillion calculations per second. XTI’s collaboration with this revolutionary technology highlights the importance of the TriFan 600 project in advancing sustainable and innovative aviation solutions.
Frontier’s exceptional computational capabilities will enable XTI to conduct highly detailed computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations, optimizing the aerodynamic performance of the TriFan 600. These simulations will refine key design aspects, including the fan duct and the transition between vertical and horizontal flight, ensuring peak efficiency and performance. By leveraging Frontier, XTI aims to push the boundaries of next-generation aviation technology.
“Gaining access to Frontier marks a significant leap forward in our mission to revolutionize a.