super computer used for aerodynamic pringles

[DanTMWTMP]

12th paragraph...read!
(or 3rd to last paragraph)

puahahahahahhaa....apologize if repost...


ahhhahahaha lololol wtf...another wtf....why...so serious too...

 

[thawolfman]

Large companies are also examining larger systems for testing and simulation. Procter & Gamble, for example, uses an SGI system to study the aerodynamics of Pringle's potato chips, Snell said. The chips move along a conveyor belt so fast that they actually take flight. Through aerodynamic modeling, the company can change the shape of the chips and speed up manufacturing. P&G also uses the system to study fluid dynamics in disposable diapers.

wtf?

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: thawolfman

Large companies are also examining larger systems for testing and simulation. Procter & Gamble, for example, uses an SGI system to study the aerodynamics of Pringle's potato chips, Snell said. The chips move along a conveyor belt so fast that they actually take flight. Through aerodynamic modeling, the company can change the shape of the chips and speed up manufacturing. P&G also uses the system to study fluid dynamics in disposable diapers.

wtf?

exactly

 

[Evadman]

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Procter & Gamble, for example, uses an SGI system to study the aerodynamics of Pringle's potato chips, Snell said. The chips move along a conveyor belt so fast that they actually take flight. Through aerodynamic modeling, the company can change the shape of the chips and speed up manufacturing.

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LMAO! Nice timing there guys!

 

[rayma2]

now you can be like.. my chips are more aerodynamic that yours..

 

[loup garou]

My roomate works for P&G. This is the sort of stuff that saves a surprising amount of money. Little design tweaks can end up saving you millions a year because of the volume most P&G products are made in. Pretty cool if you ask me.

 

[DanTMWTMP]

man..i love stuff that's super interesting and hilarious at the same time......rare entertainment

 

[Lithium381]

Originally posted by: DanTMWTMP
man..i love stuff that's super interesting and hilarious at the same time......rare entertainment

that's pretty cool! though shouldn't they be using that computing power for something maybe a little more useful........like DC progs?

 

[Bignate603]

I wonder who thought up that use... That's actually really ingenious...

 

[BD231]

Using a computer to shape a potato chip.........., bit on the retarted side :frown:. I wonder if the Dorito company needs any assitance

. Here's a good start, DONT SHAPE THE ONE OUNCE CHIP LIKE A SINGULAR WINGED GLIDER.

 

[TNTrulez]

Originally posted by: BD231
Using a computer to shape a potato chip.........., bit on the retarted side :frown:. I wonder if the Dorito company needs any assitance

. Here's a good start, DONT SHAPE THE ONE OUNCE CHIP LIKE A SINGULAR WINGED GLIDER.

You're a jackass.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Interesting... Maybe they could design a very large, commercial pringle that will fly from NY to LA. It would be perfect because for once, airline food would actually be good.

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Improves efficiency, hurts no one. Good use of one. I know of many SC's used for worse projects

 

[SyahM]

Originally posted by: werk
My roomate works for P&G. This is the sort of stuff that saves a surprising amount of money. Little design tweaks can end up saving you millions a year because of the volume most P&G products are made in. Pretty cool if you ask me.

Exactly, anything improvement in manufacturing line regarding time, utilization, and efficiency of the machine helps company saves money. Any $$$ saved will benefits consumer even though it first will benefits the owner of the company and the stockholders

 

[ElFenix]

pringles fly :Q

p&g makes food? :Q

 

[Ulfwald]

Geek Humor at it's finest.