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Siemens partners with Pasqal to research quantum applications in computer aided engineering, simulation and testing

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Pasqal, a company which develops neutral atom-based quantum computing, has reached a multi-year research agreement with Siemens Digital Industries Software to advance the field of quantum computational multiphysics simulation.

Siemens is a global leader in the field of computer-aided engineering. Pasqal’s proprietary quantum methods to solve complex nonlinear differential equations are expected to enhance the performance of Siemens’ software solutions which are used for computer aided product design and testing in amongst others the automotive, electronics, energy and aerospace sectors.

The first phase of the collaboration will last 3.5 years and will involve researchers from both companies and from Exeter University, Pasqal’s academic partner. [Read more…] about Siemens partners with Pasqal to research quantum applications in computer aided engineering, simulation and testing

Scientists research ‘matter waves’ to shine light on post electronics future

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Most modern technologies owe their success to advances in electronics. These devices harness the flow of electrons in different ways to create computers, charge batteries, light-up displays, and move motors.

Now researchers are starting to explore ways to harness the flow of waves of whole atoms, called matter waves, to enable new kinds of sensors, computers, and scientific research.

This new field has been named atomtronics, owing to the focus on finding ways to move whole atoms rather than electrons in traditional electronics devices. [Read more…] about Scientists research ‘matter waves’ to shine light on post electronics future

Abu Dhabi starts work on building region’s first-ever quantum computer

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Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute, a pioneering global research and development centre that focuses on applied research, today unboxed the cryostat – the initial frame of its quantum computer that is being assembled in the UAE capital.

TII’s Quantum Research Centre (QRC) is spearheading the landmark advanced technology project that aims to give the world a quantum advantage through developing a supercomputer with exponential computational capabilities.

Two helium dilution refrigerators arrived from Finland earlier this week in massive wooden crates, an essential component that uses helium isotopes to cool the quantum chips or the brain of the computer and maintain the quantum information. [Read more…] about Abu Dhabi starts work on building region’s first-ever quantum computer

Startup business Q-CTRL forms group to research ‘quantum sensors’ among other new technologies

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Q-CTRL, a startup that applies the principles of control engineering to make quantum technology useful, has formated a technical advisory board drawing top talent from a diverse range of disciplines to accelerate the industry’s development.

The technical advisory board will provide strategic advice to steer Q-CTRL’s efforts in developing next-generation quantum control technologies in support of both quantum computing and quantum sensing applications. [Read more…] about Startup business Q-CTRL forms group to research ‘quantum sensors’ among other new technologies

US launches billion-dollar plan to establish quantum computing and artificial intelligence institutes

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The US government has launched a billion-dollar plan to establish quantum computing and artificial intelligence scientific research institutes.

The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the US Department of Energy (DOE) will distribute the $1 billion in awards for the establishment of 12 new artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum information science (QIS) research institutes nationwide.

The $1 billion will go towards NSF-led AI Research Institutes and DOE QIS Research Centers over five years, establishing 12 multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional national hubs for research and workforce development in these critical emerging technologies. [Read more…] about US launches billion-dollar plan to establish quantum computing and artificial intelligence institutes

Stäubli Robotics and Quantum Surgical create ‘centre of excellence’ to develop oncology robotics

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Stäubli Robotics and Quantum Surgical have launched a strategic partnership to create a centre of excellence in oncology robotics.

The alliance aims to strengthen the role of robotics in minimally invasive cancer treatments and to use the combined expertise of each company to create a world leader in patient care.

Quantum Surgical, an innovative surgical robotic company, is developing an innovative solution, that combines powerful software and a robotic platform to offer minimally invasive therapies in liver cancer. [Read more…] about Stäubli Robotics and Quantum Surgical create ‘centre of excellence’ to develop oncology robotics

Honeywell says it has built the world’s most powerful quantum computer

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Fancy new computer requires temperatures colder than the surface of Pluto in order to work properly… who’d want something like that? 

Honeywell has built what it claims is the “world’s highest performing quantum computer”.

In a statement, the industrial and computing giant says: “Our team of scientists, engineers and technicians, have built what is currently the highest performing quantum computer available.”

With a quantum volume of 64, the Honeywell quantum computer is said to be “twice as powerful as the next alternative in the industry”. [Read more…] about Honeywell says it has built the world’s most powerful quantum computer

Aisin and QC Ware to jointly develop quantum computing capabilities

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Aisin Seiki and QC Ware have agreed a research collaboration to explore the impact of quantum optimization and quantum machine learning algorithms on automotive applications.

The collaboration will utilize commercially available quantum computers from D-Wave Systems and Rigetti Computing.

Aisin is a global supplier of components and systems for the automotive industry and one of the world’s largest transmission manufacturers. Its customers represent a wide range of automotive manufacturing giants, including Toyota, Volkswagen, PSA, Volvo, and the BMW. [Read more…] about Aisin and QC Ware to jointly develop quantum computing capabilities

Markforged 3D printers featured in BattleBots World Championship

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Markforged, a provider of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, says that four of its 3D printers were featured on BattleBots, a television series which premiered on June 7th on the Discovery Channel and June 12th on the Science Channel.

As the only 3D printer company hosted by BattleBots during filming, Markforged produced more than 160 parts for 29 teams onsite – all within the two weeks of filming.

The printers allowed the teams to rapidly repair damaged robots, improve their performance during battles, and optimize their design against competitors in real time. [Read more…] about Markforged 3D printers featured in BattleBots World Championship

Atos delivers ‘world’s highest-performing’ quantum computer simulator to Total

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Atos has delivered its Atos Quantum Learning Machine (QLM), which it claims is the world’s highest-performing commercially available quantum simulator, to French multinational energy company Total.

Combining a high-powered, compact machine with a universal programming language, the Atos QLM enables researchers and engineers to develop and experiment with quantum software.

It simulates the laws of physics, which are at the very heart of quantum computing, to compute the exact execution of a quantum program with double-digit precision.

[Read more…] about Atos delivers ‘world’s highest-performing’ quantum computer simulator to Total