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This partnership directly addresses a critical bottleneck in scaling photonic quantum computing by optimizing lithography to reduce optical losses and line edge roughness. Improving these manufacturing parameters is essential for achieving fault-tolerant, utility-scale quantum processors capable of solving complex computational problems. The collaboration signifies a strategic shift toward industrial-grade fabrication standards required for the next generation of quantum hardware.
Xanadu and ASML Partner on Lithography for Photonic Quantum Hardware

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Xanadu Quantum Technologies Limited (“Xanadu“; NASDAQ/TSX: XNDU), a leading photonic quantum computing company, and ASML, a leading supplier to the semiconductor industry, today announced a collaboration to develop advanced lithography processes for Xanadu’s photonic quantum hardware. This collaboration aims to enable both companies to gain deeper insight into how advanced lithography […]
Xanadu and ASML have announced a collaboration to develop advanced lithography processes for Xanadu’s photonic quantum hardware. The work will examine how lithography and process conditions affect line edge roughness and optical losses in photonic quantum chips. The…
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