Germany Unveils Pioneering Ion-Trap Quantum Computing Demonstrator

In an exciting development for Europe’s quantum computing industry covered by The Quantum Insider in May, Germany introduced its first full-stack ion-trap quantum computing demonstrator, the QSea-I. This innovative device, unveiled on May 30th, 2024, represents a collaborative effort between NXP Semiconductors, eleQtron GmbH, and ParityQC, commissioned by the DLR Quantum Computing Initiative. In a […]

SMART Photonics Receives €100 Million in Additional Funding

SMART Photonics

Insider Brief SMART Photonics has secured an additional round of funding of €100 million from a group of strategic industry and financial Dutch players. The company is a Dutch foundry for photonic integrated circuits. The funds will help strengthen the company’s role as the leading manufacturer of next generation chips in the European photonic value […]