QuiX Quantum becomes a member of the ARENA2036 research campus
ARENA2036 welcomes the QuiX Quantum team to the ecosystem! The Dutch-German company takes Europe's leading position in the field of photonic quantum computing and enriches the research campus with another key technology. The special thing about the QuiX Quantum technology is that when using photonic quantum computing, only the competitors have to dress warmly. The photonic processors can be operated almost entirely at room temperature, unlike the familiar method with superconducting qubits, and do not require costly and energy-intensive cooling. This technology offers potential for new applications and scaling possibilities from which many of ARENA2036 members will benefit.
Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum, emphasizes the new opportunities for collaboration that the membership offers: “ARENA2036 not only offers us the right infrastructure, but also creates an ideal framework for technological innovation thanks to its agile, hands-on approach. Here, we can work with highly qualified partners to conduct and implement research quickly and in a targeted manner.”
QuiX Quantum is already working closely with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the University of Stuttgart, both of which are also members of ARENA2036. As part of this cooperation, photonic quantum processors are being further developed to enable their usage in industrial applications.
Two central initiatives are the focus at the beginning of the membership:
1. Testing and further developing the world's largest photonic quantum processor: in close cooperation with the University of Stuttgart, QuiX Quantum is researching the potential applications in the automotive sector, production, IT and logistics.
2. Specialized and universal quantum applications for the industry: The focus lies on the optimization of data processing procedures, for example in production logistics or autonomous production systems. Particularly exciting are fast pattern recognition in large databases and real-time decisions - essential for the industrial production of tomorrow.
ARENA2036 is delighted with the addition to their technology portfolio and sees great potential, particularly in the context of digital transformation. On the one hand, photonic quantum computing technology fits perfectly with ARENA2036 goals in the areas of Industry 4.0 and IT-OT convergence. On the other hand, it offers the opportunity to work faster and more energy-efficiently – a decisive advantage in times of increasing demands for flexibility and sustainability.
About ARENA2036
ARENA2036 stands for “Active Research Environment for the Next generation of Automobiles” and is the innovation platform for mobility and production of the future. The research campus is part of the funding initiative “Research Campus - Public-Private Partnership for Innovation” in Germany. ARENA2036 is supported by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and is run as a registered association with members from science and industry. ARENA2036 is currently in its third funding phase and has around 60 members. The innovation platform based in Stuttgart stands for cooperation between science and industry under one roof. ARENA2036 aims to make its contribution to actively shaping the work, mobility and production of the future in the context of digitalization. The members are active in various disciplines - from the automotive industry to aerospace technology, textile and materials research through to ergonomics.
About QuiX Quantum
QuiX Quantum is the European leader in photonic quantum computing hardware, driving innovation with proven quality in the development of its Universal Quantum Computer. The first system, already sold and contracted for delivery, underscores the impact of QuiX Quantum’s market-leading hardware and renowned quality. This strong technological foundation positions the company to build the most powerful quantum computers. With five offices across Europe, QuiX Quantum continues to push the boundaries of quantum technology while serving a growing global customer base.
Some team members of QuiXQuantum already paid ARENA2036 a visit in Stuttgart and were onboarded by research coordinator Dr. Daniel Holder (left). Photo credit: ARENA2036
