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This partnership marks a pivotal shift from custom quantum prototypes to repeatable wafer manufacturing for superconducting devices, directly addressing the industry's critical need for scalable production. By integrating cryogenic wiring and amplifiers into a compact System-in-Package architecture, the collaboration aims to resolve cost and complexity barriers that currently limit wider adoption of quantum hardware. The move establishes a dedicated commercial framework in the Midwest, signaling serious capital commitment toward transitioning quantum technology from laboratory research to viable commercial infrastructure.
SkyWater and Qolab Team Up to Build Quantum Chips in the Midwest

SkyWater Technology & Qolab announced a multi-year partnership to manufacture superconducting quantum devices, scaling technology in the Midwest.
SkyWater Technology is investing in dedicated quantum tool upgrades as part of a broader modernization, signaling a financial commitment to manufacturing within its existing facilities. The company and Qolab announced a multi-year collaboration designed to transition superconducting technology from…
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