QuantumDiamonds Unveils Quantum Sensing System to Target Chip Yield Crisis
Insider Brief QuantumDiamonds has installed its QD m.1 quantum sensing system at Eurofins EAG Laboratories in California, marking its first U.S. deployment and signaling growing adoption of quantum-based semiconductor testing. The system enables non-destructive, high-resolution 3D imaging of electrical faults in advanced chips, reducing failure analysis time from hours to minutes and addressing yield challenges […]
Equal1 and Q-CTRL Partner on Autonomous Quantum Systems
Insider Brief Equal1 and Q-CTRL have partnered to integrate autonomous calibration software into silicon-based quantum systems for data center deployment. The integration enables automated tuning, real-time performance management, and secure local operation without requiring constant expert intervention. The collaboration aims to make quantum computers more scalable and compatible with existing enterprise infrastructure like CPUs and […]
UT Names New Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices
Insider Brief The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has appointed Deep Jariwala as the UT-ORNL Governor’s Chair for Quantum Devices, starting January 2027. Jariwala will lead research in quantum materials and next-generation microchips, focusing on improving efficiency in AI and electronic systems. His role strengthens collaboration between UT and Oak Ridge National Laboratory, supporting research, commercialization, […]
Controls Developed to Reshape Quantum Arrow of Time
Insider Brief Researchers reported in Physical Review X the development of quantum control protocols that can suppress or invert the “arrow of time” in quantum systems, enabling processes that appear to run backward. The approach uses measurement and feedback to engineer time-reversed trajectories, allowing scientists to counteract or amplify disturbances and reshape how quantum systems […]
Small Quantum System Outperforms Large Classical Networks in Real-World Forecasting
Insider Brief Researchers reporting in Physical Review Letters demonstrated that a quantum processor with just nine interacting spins outperformed classical neural networks with thousands of nodes in weather forecasting tasks. The system uses quantum reservoir computing, where the natural dynamics of entangled quantum states process information and retain memory without requiring complex circuits. Experimental results […]
Moth Expands Into The US With Senior Hires From Amazon And IBM to Accelerate Growth
Insider Brief UK-based quantum company Moth is expanding into the U.S. with two senior hires and a new office aimed at accelerating North American growth. The company appointed Sebastian Hassinger (business development) and Stewart Smith (product), both bringing experience from major technology firms including Amazon and IBM. Moth is positioning itself around real-world, accessible quantum […]
IQM Deploys Quantum System to Polish Company
Insider Brief IQM Quantum Computers will deploy a 54-qubit quantum system at Galaxy Systemy Informatyczne, marking the first installation of such infrastructure in a private enterprise. The system will be installed in Poland in 2026 and will support applications across industry, academia, and sectors such as energy, finance, and space technologies. The deployment strengthens Poland’s […]
S&P Analysts Report Quantum Computing Arriving Just as Energy Sector Prepares For a Compute-Driven Future
Insider Brief Quantum computing is moving from theory to strategic planning in the energy sector as rising compute demand, driven by AI, forces companies to evaluate new technologies alongside existing systems. Early quantum systems are being tested for applications such as grid optimization, materials discovery and energy system modeling, with most near-term use expected to […]
Delft Circuits Hires Karen Keenan to Scale Quantum I/O Hardware Manufacturing
Insider Brief Delft Circuits appointed as COO to scale its global quantum I/O hardware manufacturing operations. The leadership change includes Maarten Hendriks shifting focus to expanding the company’s Quantum Fab infrastructure in the Netherlands. The move aligns with Delft Circuits’ broader strategy to industrialize production and meet growing demand in the quantum computing sector. PRESS […]
FNAL-Led Team Develops Tunable Dark Matter Detector
Insider Brief Researchers developed an electronically tunable quantum detector that significantly speeds up the search for dark photons, a candidate for dark matter. The system uses a SQUID-based design with flux tuning to scan frequencies faster and with less noise than traditional mechanical methods. The detector achieved a 20× faster scanning rate over a 22 […]