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September 1, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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🚀 Pushing the limits of superinductors with vertically‑stacked Josephson junctions

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May 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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AQSolotl establishes quantum computing hardware R&D operations at UTM Technovation Park, marking Malaysia's entry into domestic quantum hardware development and commercialization.

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UTM Hosts Malaysia's First Quantum Computing Hardware Company
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September 25, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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α-Tantalum films now enable record-breaking qubit coherence times exceeding 1 millisecond and resonator Q-factors above 10 million, outperforming aluminum and niobium due to superior native oxide properties and chemical resilience.

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Tantalum Emerges as Superior Material for Superconducting Quantum Circuits
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September 25, 2026 at 9:50 AM
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Fermilab's open-source QICK control system is now central to Microsoft's quantum hardware makerspace, enabling hands-on training for researchers and expanding compatibility across diverse qubit architectures.

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Fermilab's QICK Becomes Central to Microsoft's Quantum Hardware Makerspace
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September 25, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Tantalum thin films achieve record T1 relaxation times exceeding 1ms and internal quality factors surpassing 10 million, significantly outperforming aluminum and niobium in superconducting qubit performance.

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Tantalum Emerges as Superior Material for Superconducting Qubits with Record Coherence Times
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September 25, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Heimdall Amplifier reduces quantum readout devices from cinder-block to 10mm by eliminating Josephson junctions. New CEO and $5.5M funding aim to scale production for superconducting qubits, sensing, & more applications.

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Bifrost Electronics Appoints Ex-Solid Power CEO to Commercialize Heimdall Quantum Amplifier
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September 25, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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SENKO and PHIX collaborate to standardize detachable fiber connections for photonic multi-chip modules, enabling repeatable optical interfaces throughout device lifecycles with improved manufacturing efficiency and long-term serviceability.

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SENKO and PHIX Establish European Standard for Detachable Photonic Fiber Connections
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September 25, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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Fermilab partners with Microsoft Quantum at University of Maryland's Discovery District to establish a quantum hardware makerspace, enabling collaborative research across academia, industry, and government sectors.

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Fermilab and Microsoft Partner on Quantum Hardware Makerspace
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September 23, 2026 at 9:06 AM
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Montana Instruments' new cryostat reaches 4K in one hour—3x faster than traditional systems—enabling quantum engineers to efficiently validate electronic components before integration into quantum computers.

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RapidCycle 100 EC Cryostat Accelerates Quantum Component Testing with Hour-Long Cool-Down
physicsworld.com
September 24, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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Hitachi, Ltd. patent filing describes a microwave pulse generator enabling high-speed quantum bit control by combining divided microwave pulses. Maximizes quantum operations within tight time constraints for efficient quantum computation.

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Microwave Pulse Generator for Rapid Quantum Bit Control
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September 24, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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IonQ's Superion 256 quantum processor deployed at NVIDIA's Accelerated Quantum Research Center. NVQLink integration enables hybrid quantum-GPU computing for portfolio optimization, materials science, and drug discovery applications.

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IonQ Deploys Superion 256 at NVIDIA Research Center with Quantum-GPU Integration
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September 23, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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Q-CTRL's Fire Opal optimizes IBM Quantum Nighthawk R2 for fermionic simulation, achieving 12x faster execution with minimal accuracy loss and extending quantum advantage to >400x over classical GPU clusters.

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Q-CTRL Fire Opal Achieves 12x Faster Execution on IBM Quantum Nighthawk
q-ctrl.com
September 24, 2026 at 10:32 AM
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Four computational methods validate electromagnetic coupling extraction in superconducting processors with <5% variance, advancing precise characterization for fault-tolerant quantum systems.

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Extracting Electromagnetic Bare Mode Couplings in Large Superconducting Quantum Processors
arxiv.org
September 22, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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Diraq and Dell collaborate to integrate quantum processors with classical HPC systems, tackling the challenge of making quantum computing practical and scalable.

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Diraq and Dell Test Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing
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September 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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Majorana 2 topological processor and new analytics tools demonstrate progress toward scalable logical qubits. Facility enables cross-platform hardware testing and benchmarking for quantum error correction validation.

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Microsoft Quantum Research Center Opens in Maryland with Topological Qubit Testing Infrastructure
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September 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Decoder mismatch in quantum hardware creates exploitable opportunities. By analyzing model fit alongside error-correction decisions, we improve fidelity by 10-75% on IBM and Google quantum processors—no decoder modification needed.

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Decoder Model Compatibility Enables Improved Quantum Error Correction Under Realistic Noise
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September 25, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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Stress-induced low-gap superconducting regions in niobium films significantly degrade microwave performance while remaining invisible to conventional transport measurements, revealing a critical materials challenge for quantum device fabrication.

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Low-Gap Superconducting Component in Compressively Stressed Niobium Films
arxiv.org
September 23, 2026 at 5:23 AM
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IQM and Microsoft establish quantum hardware makerspace in Maryland, enabling hands-on education in quantum hardware design and maintenance—addressing the critical shortage of engineers skilled in quantum systems.

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IQM and Microsoft Partner to Build Quantum Hardware Workforce in Maryland
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September 23, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Researchers achieve 25-microsecond transmon coherence using 2D materials fabricated with existing CMOS processes, demonstrating a scalable pathway toward solid-state quantum processors without requiring entirely new manufacturing infrastructure.

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Two-Dimensional Materials Enable CMOS-Compatible Scalable Quantum Processors
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September 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Quantum hardware developer Bifrost Electronics names experienced startup leader Doug Campbell as CEO. Campbell brings 20+ years of expertise in electronics, aerospace systems, and hardware manufacturing to lead the quantum computing hardware company.

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Bifrost Electronics Appoints Deep-Tech Entrepreneur Doug Campbell as CEO
thequantuminsider.com
September 24, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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Novel dual-bus quantum router architecture enables parallel two-qubit gates in modular superconducting processors, achieving 10^-3 gate errors while reducing SWAP counts by 34% and improving circuit depth up to 20% for quantum algorithms.

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Bus-based reconfigurable quantum router for modular superconducting processor scaling
arxiv.org
September 25, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Researchers achieved ~99.9% fidelity CZ gate for soft 0-π qubits, enabling multi-qubit operations previously impossible with this long-lived qubit architecture and advancing toward practical fault-tolerant quantum computers.

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Two-Qubit CZ Gate Demonstrated for Soft 0-π Qubits
quantumzeitgeist.com
September 23, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Three quantum customers across Brazil, Finland, and Japan acquired complete technology stacks—not just standalone machines. Each deployment model differs, but all include hardware ownership, integrated software, and contracted upgrade paths.

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IQM Quantum Systems Deployed Globally with Full Technology Stacks
iqm.tech
September 22, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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Researchers demonstrate cavity-assisted photon scattering for generating entangled atom pairs at 2×10⁵ s⁻¹ with 0.999 fidelity while tolerating photonic imperfections—a major advance toward practical, scalable quantum networks.

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Cavity-Assisted Photon Scattering Enables High-Fidelity Remote Entanglement in Quantum Networks
quantumzeitgeist.com
September 23, 2026 at 10:37 AM