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SkyWater's SVP Percy Gilbert emphasizes that scaling quantum computing hinges on robust system integration and yield control rather than just theoretical breakthroughs. By adapting existing semiconductor infrastructure for quantum materials through a Technology-as-a-Service model, the company aims to bridge the critical gap between research and reliable mass production. This practical approach to process integration addresses the immediate manufacturing bottlenecks currently facing the industry.
SkyWater’s Gilbert sees system integration as key to quantum

Scaling quantum computing requires reliable manufacturing, demanding focus on yield, process control, and—crucially—system integration, according to SkyWater’s Percy Gilbert.
SkyWater Technology is actively building the manufacturing processes for quantum devices, a critical step often overlooked in the rush to develop quantum hardware. While recent industry events like SEMI’s SMC conference and Quantum World Congress presented the breadth of the quantum ecosystem, SkyWater SVP Engineering Percy Gilbert argues a focus on manufacturing is now paramount. “We aren’t approaching quantum manufacturing as a theoretical exercise; we are working directly with the materials, processes, and equipment required to build quantum technologies today,” says Gilbert. SkyWater’s approach to quantum manufacturing centers on a continuous Technology-as-a-Service (TaaS) model, extending from…
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