Cray Research

Cray Research was a pioneering American company, founded in 1972, known for developing some of the world's fastest supercomputers. These high-performance machines are used to solve complex scientific, engineering, and mathematical problems that require immense processing power, such as climate modeling, nuclear simulations, and advanced research. Cray's supercomputers were distinguished by their innovative design and ability to perform trillions of calculations per second. The company played a crucial role in advancing computational technology, setting standards for speed and reliability in high-performance computing before being acquired by Silicon Graphics (SGI) in 1996.