Preferred Networks
Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) develops advanced software and hardware technologies in a vertically integrated approach, covering the entire AI value chain from chips, supercomputers, generative AI foundation models to solution and products. Founded in March 2014 in Tokyo, PFN has applied its technologies to a range of industries including manufacturing, transportation, healthcare, entertainment and education. PFN’s MN-3, a supercomputer powered by its MN-Core AI processor, topped the Green500 ranking as the world’s most energy efficient three times in 2020 and 2021. PFN has subsidiaries for materials discovery, robotics and foundation models.
ENEOS and PFN Begin World’s First AI-Based Autonomous Operation of Crude Oil Processing Unit
Preferred Networks - ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) and Preferred Networks, Inc. (PFN) announced today that they started continuous autonomous operation of an atmospheric distillation unit for processing crude oil in January 2024.The atmospheric distillation unit currently operated autonomously with an AI system is located in the ENEOS Kawasaki Refinery.
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19/11 - 22/11: Formnext, Frankfurt am Main (D)
31/03/25 - 04/04/25: Hannover Messe, Hannover (D)
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