Fujitsu's Computing Technology Receives 'Prime Minister's Award' at the FY2026 National Commendation for Invention
Fujitsu's scientific computing technology, developed in 2009, has been awarded the Prime Minister's Award at the FY2026 National Commendation for Invention. The technology is utilized in supercomputers like 'K' and 'Fugaku', and has since been adopted in Arm-based servers worldwide, contributing to industrial development.
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Fujitsu's invention related to high-performance computing units for scientific calculations has been awarded the 'Prime Minister's Award' at the 'FY2026 National Commendation for Invention,' hosted by the Japan Institute of Invention and Innovation, on May 26, 2026.
The award-winning technology, developed by Fujitsu in 2009, enables high-speed and high-precision scientific computing. It was integrated into supercomputers 'K' and 'Fugaku,' which were co-developed with RIKEN. Furthermore, it was adopted into the Arm instruction set architecture and is currently used in Arm-based servers worldwide, receiving recognition for its significant contribution to industrial development.
## About the National Commendation for Invention
The National Commendation for Invention aims to contribute to the advancement of science and technology and the development of industry in Japan by honoring inventions that have achieved significant success.
## Award Overview
Recipient: Mikio Hondo, Fujitsu Limited
Invention Implementation Achievement Award: Takahito Tokita, Representative Director and President, Fujitsu Limited
Invention Name: Invention for high-performance computing units for scientific calculations
## About the Awarded Invention
(1) Background and Conventional Technology
Scientific calculations involve complex mathematical functions, which are often slow to process in software. Traditional hardware implementations like CORDIC were slow or lacked necessary precision.
(2) Invented Technology
This invention minimizes circuit overhead and defines dedicated instructions for specific high-speed operations, reducing the number of instructions required for Taylor series expansion pre-processing by about 1/3, while maintaining high calculation precision.
(3) Industrial Application
By enabling faster and more accurate simulations, the technology contributes to industrial development and societal safety. It was first used in 'K,' then in 'Fugaku,' and is standardly adopted in Arm's instruction set architecture. It is also slated for the upcoming 'FUJITSU-MONAKA' processor (aimed for 2027) and the 'FUJITSU-MONAKA-X' CPU (tentative name) for the successor to 'Fugaku.'
The award-winning technology, developed by Fujitsu in 2009, enables high-speed and high-precision scientific computing. It was integrated into supercomputers 'K' and 'Fugaku,' which were co-developed with RIKEN. Furthermore, it was adopted into the Arm instruction set architecture and is currently used in Arm-based servers worldwide, receiving recognition for its significant contribution to industrial development.
## About the National Commendation for Invention
The National Commendation for Invention aims to contribute to the advancement of science and technology and the development of industry in Japan by honoring inventions that have achieved significant success.
## Award Overview
Recipient: Mikio Hondo, Fujitsu Limited
Invention Implementation Achievement Award: Takahito Tokita, Representative Director and President, Fujitsu Limited
Invention Name: Invention for high-performance computing units for scientific calculations
## About the Awarded Invention
(1) Background and Conventional Technology
Scientific calculations involve complex mathematical functions, which are often slow to process in software. Traditional hardware implementations like CORDIC were slow or lacked necessary precision.
(2) Invented Technology
This invention minimizes circuit overhead and defines dedicated instructions for specific high-speed operations, reducing the number of instructions required for Taylor series expansion pre-processing by about 1/3, while maintaining high calculation precision.
(3) Industrial Application
By enabling faster and more accurate simulations, the technology contributes to industrial development and societal safety. It was first used in 'K,' then in 'Fugaku,' and is standardly adopted in Arm's instruction set architecture. It is also slated for the upcoming 'FUJITSU-MONAKA' processor (aimed for 2027) and the 'FUJITSU-MONAKA-X' CPU (tentative name) for the successor to 'Fugaku.'
FAQ
富士通の演算処理技術が受賞した賞は？
令和8年度全国発明表彰における「内閣総理大臣賞」を受賞しました。
この発明が活用されているスーパーコンピュータは？
スーパーコンピュータ「京」や「富岳」に搭載されています。
この発明技術の特徴は？
テイラー級数展開の前処理に必要な命令数を約1/3に削減し、演算処理の高速化と演算精度の維持を両立させた点です。
次世代プロセッサへの展開予定は？
2027年提供予定の「FUJITSU-MONAKA」や、富岳後継機「富岳NEXT」向けCPU「FUJITSU-MONAKA-X」にも採用予定です。
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