The collaboration represents a pivotal step in OQC\u2019s journey towards fabless production, aligning superconducting quantum devices with industry-standard, CMOS-compatible processes that underpin global semiconductor manufacturing.<\/p>\n
Quantum Computing\u2019s Defining Moment: From Laboratory to Factory Floor<\/p>\n
The quantum industry is entering an era where success is measured not by qubit count alone but by the ability to scale \u2013 to build quantum processors repeatably, reliably, and at industrial quality.
John M. Martinis,\u00a0Nobel Prize in Physics\u00a02025, has underscored the importance of leveraging semiconductor technologies for superconducting systems.<\/p>\n
OQC and Fraunhofer are responding decisively. Their partnership demonstrates how the superconducting community is now meeting the challenge head-on, adopting industrial-grade tooling and fabrication standards to make scalability a reality.<\/p>\n By aligning with CMOS-compatible processes, both organisations are reinforcing confidence among investors, customers, and policymakers that quantum hardware can mature within the frameworks that built modern computing.<\/p>\n Dr. Thomas Mayer, Project Lead Fraunhofer EMFT, commented: Scalability: OQC\u2019s Vision for the Quantum Economy<\/p>\n For OQC, this partnership is a deliberate move towards a fabless quantum model \u2013 where world-class design and system engineering are decoupled from physical fabrication, unlocking the same kind of global scaling that transformed the semiconductor industry.<\/p>\n \u201cThe future of scale is a fabless world,\u201d\u00a0said Connor Shelly, VP of Materials Science and Device Engineering at OQC. \u201cPartnering with Fraunhofer allows us to realise that vision \u2013 combining cutting-edge industrial processes with the deep fabrication expertise that has powered quantum innovation to date.\u201d<\/p>\n OQC\u2019s research and innovation continue to push boundaries in superconducting qubit development. The company\u2019s recent publication in\u00a0Advanced Materials<\/a>\u00a0explores the use of high-purity sapphire substrates to improve overall qubit quality and coherence. The study incorporated advanced machining capability to allow wafer-scale production of sapphire-based superconducting Quantum Processing Units (QPUs). This work combined fundamental research with a focus on improving quality and yield of our devices.<\/p>\n Similarly, OQC has been investigating the key element of superconducting qubits: the Josephson junction. Assessing the barrier variation through a means of\u00a0advanced microscopy and electrical measurements<\/a>, as well as describing\u00a0junction tuning<\/a>\u00a0with a theoretical framework. This gives OQC the tools to understand the relationship between process variables and junction reproducibility at manufacturing scale.<\/p>\n OQC\u2019s work goes beyond material science: it signals a broader engineering philosophy that drives its hardware roadmap \u2013 scientific precision meets industrial pragmatism. By advancing both materials engineering and qubit architecture, OQC is building the foundation for quantum systems that perform at scale and can be manufactured through industrial partnerships, like the one with Fraunhofer.<\/p>\n Where Quantum Meets Industry: Fraunhofer\u2019s Role in Bridging Research and Manufacturing<\/p>\n![\"Responsive](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Website-Banner-Quantum-2.gif\")
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\u201cTransferring the OQC superconducting qubit technology to the Fraunhofer EMFT CMOS-line is a highly fascinating technological task and a prime example for bridging semiconductor research and industrial production.\u201d<\/p>\n