IQM Produces 30 Quantum Computers

IQM Quantum Computers, a manufacturer of superconducting quantum computers, has achieved a milestone of producing 30 full-stack quantum computers at its manufacturing facility in Finland.

This marks a step in scaling quantum computing for broader, industrialized use and addressing the increasing global demand for on-premises quantum systems.

IQM has delivered and installed six full-stack quantum computers for global customers to date. These include the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ) in Germany and Forschungszentrum Jülich in Germany.

Revolutionizing Quantum Computing Accessibility

“One of the key bottlenecks in quantum computer adoption has been prohibitively high prices,” said IQM Quantum Computers co-CEO Mikko Välimäki.

“We are the first quantum computer manufacturer with the goal of taking quantum computers to a much wider market with industrialized manufacturing capabilities that help drive the prices lower," said Välimäki. IQM’s manufacturing capabilities position it to meet growing demand with the capacity to produce up to 20 full-stack quantum computers per year.”

Industrialized Quantum Manufacturing

IQM’s facility in Finland spans over  53,800 square feet, including a dedicated 6,000-square-foot cleanroom for producing quantum processing units (QPUs). The facility also has a 26,900-square-foot assembly line to produce full-stack quantum computers and support ongoing research and development.

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To further its global growth strategy, IQM earlier this year announced the construction of Europe’s first industrial-scale quantum processor production facility in Grenoble, France.

Expected to be operational by 2027, the new facility would enhance IQM’s production capabilities and support the growing global demand for quantum computing solutions.

According to IQM vice president of quantum systems Tomi Riipinen, IQM’s facilities are key to the company’s unique position in the quantum market.

“Our manufacturing capabilities are one of the key differentiators with the rest of the market,” he said.

“As a result, we have been able to ramp up our tech roadmap and create the industry’s largest on-premises quantum computer product portfolio for every budget and price point.”

As quantum computing moves from research labs into industrial use, the ability to produce full-stack quantum computers at scale will be a key driver in making quantum technologies accessible for businesses and research institutions.

There is a growing demand for on-premises devices to ensure privacy and availability.

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