Q.ANT and IMS CHIPS Launch Production of High-Performance AI Chips, Establish Blueprint for Strengthening Chip Sovereignty

Stuttgart, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - Q.ANT, a pioneer in photonic processing for AI, has launched a dedicated production line for its high-performance photonic AI chips at the Institute of Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS CHIPS), marking a significant semiconductor manufacturing milestone. By integrating Q.ANT's patented photonic chip technology on the base of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) material and upcycling the existing CMOS production facility at IMS CHIPS, the partners have established a first-of-its-kind manufacturing line to accelerate the production of energy-efficient, high-performance processors for AI applications. Q.ANT has invested 14 million in machinery and equipment to complement the new line for photonic chips.

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Key Takeaways:

• Addressing AI's most pressing challenges: computational complexity and soaring energy demands
• Offering a breakthrough in computing speed and efficiency for AI/HPC workloads
• Establishing a blueprint for scalable, sustainable chip manufacturing

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About IMS CHIPS

IMS CHIPS, Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, conducts business-oriented research in the field of microelectronics in the areas of silicon photonics, integrated circuits and systems, nanostructuring and MEMS. It is a recognized non-profit foundation under civil law and is located on the Stuttgart-Vaihingen research campus. The institute is a member of the Innovationsallianz Baden-W"urttemberg (innBW), a cooperation of ten contract research organizations in Baden-W"urttemberg comprising a total of twelve institutes. 

About Q.ANT

Q.ANT is a deep tech company advancing photonic computing and quantum sensing. Its native sensing technology enables ultra-precise detection of electric and magnetic fields, while its native computing division develops photonic processors that use light to process information, delivering unprecedented efficiency for AI and high-performance computing (HPC). Based on the Q.ANT Para.Digm framework, its technology overcomes the limitations of conventional electronics unlocking new possibilities in AI, medical technology, aerospace and manufacturing. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from TRUMPF, Q.ANT is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany. 

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