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Interview with Pierre Meunier, Innovation Excellence Director (ALSTOM)

Picture collage for interview Cenaero - incl picture of Pierre Meunier
As Belgium’s leading supplier of trains, signaling systems, and railway services, ALSTOM operates two centers of excellence in Charleroi and a manufacturing site in Bruges. At the ALSTOM Belgium Transport site in Charleroi, EuroCC Belgium met with Pierre Meunier, Director of Innovation Excellence. During our conversation, Pierre Meunier shared insights into how digital simulation and high-performance computing (HPC) are driving innovation and shaping the future of rail mobility.

A Central Witness of the Development of Belgian HPC: Roberto Lazzaroni Bids Farewell

Pr. Lazzaroni

After more than three decades of high-level scientific engagement, Professor Roberto Lazzaroni is preparing to retire from his position at the University of Mons. A trained chemist, a researcher passionate about molecular modelling, and a key player in the interuniversity dynamics that led to the creation of the CÉCI, he has contributed to shaping the landscape of high-performance computing in Belgium.

Exclusive Interview – Philippe Geuzaine & Ingrid Lepot (Cenaero)

ITW Cenaero

Left to right: Ingrid Lepot, Head of R&T (Research & Technology) and Philippe Geuzaine, Director of Cenaero.

To mark the opening of the 2025 Paris Air Show, EuroCC Belgium had the pleasure of speaking with Philippe Geuzaine and Ingrid Lepot from Cenaero, a key player in aeronautics and space design, and the coordinating entity behind EuroCC Belgium's activities.

Interview with Anthony Bievelez (Skywin Cluster)

EuroCC Belgium meets Skywin
In this interview, Anthony Bievelez from Skywin highlights the strategic importance of HPC for innovation and competitiveness in the Walloon aerospace sector. HPC enables advanced simulations, optimizes R&D workflows, and accelerates the development of new materials and technologies. Through initiatives like WINGS and collaborations with Cenaero, companies leverage HPC to address challenges in aerodynamics, manufacturing, and environmental sustainability. However, barriers such as data security and regulatory constraints still hinder broader adoption. Better awareness and simplified access to local HPC resources could boost uptake across the industry.
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