European researchers advance scalable quantum computing manufacturing

European research and industrial entities are advancing scalable quantum computing through new semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

Quobly, a French quantum computing company, is utilizing the FAMES Pilot Line to refine process flows for its QSOI architecture. This technology combines silicon spin qubits with FD-SOI technology and is being industrialized in collaboration with STMicroelectronics. The development builds on foundational research from CEA-Leti and CNRS, focusing on 300 mm wafer production to move quantum processors from laboratory prototypes toward industrial-scale manufacturing.

In a separate development, Fraunhofer IPMS has expanded its 300 mm quantum technology platform in collaboration with Polyteknik. The new platform allows for the deposition and optimization of superconducting thin films, such as niobium nitride and zirconium nitride, under production-like semiconductor manufacturing conditions. This milestone is part of a strategic effort to establish a European Quantum Research Foundry by bridging the gap between fundamental materials research and industrial CMOS-compatible production.