More than half of the world’s quantum computing companies are now relying on control systems from Quantum Machines, a position the firm is solidifying through expansion into Europe. The company announced the acquisition of Hungarian firm PCB Engineering, its second European purchase in six weeks, and establishing a new research and development hub in Budapest. With a workforce spanning 22 countries, Quantum Machines has built what it claims is a leading system in the quantum industry. “Quantum computing is almost reaching a turning point, and significant impact is around the corner,” says Itamar Sivan, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Machines, anticipating a future where fault-tolerant quantum computers become a reality.
The move signals consolidation within the quantum industry as companies compete to deliver scalable quantum computation. Quantum Machines is expanding geographically and deepening its investment in the hybrid quantum-classical control architecture considered essential for transforming quantum processing units (QPUs) into functional quantum computers. The company supports a diverse range of qubit modalities, including neutral atoms, superconducting qubits, and trapped ions, serving hyper-scalers, data centers, national laboratories, university research groups, and startups. This broad scope requires substantial investment and rapid innovation, challenges Quantum Machines appears to be addressing through strategic acquisitions and a growing international workforce. The acquisition of PCB Engineering is the company’s second European expansion in six weeks, demonstrating an aggressive approach to building a global presence.
Quantum Machines now boasts employees in 22 countries, with significant offices in the U.S., Denmark, Germany, Israel, Japan, Singapore, the Netherlands, and Hungary. Shaul Galila, COO of Quantum Machines, emphasized the critical role of control hardware, stating, “When you are running a quantum computer, the control hardware has to be the strongest link – it has to perform precisely and reliably, every time.” He explained that adding PCB Engineering’s team will strengthen this critical component, leveraging their ability to translate demanding designs into robust, real-world hardware.
Janos Lazanyi, founder and CEO of PCB Engineering, added, “Becoming part of Quantum Machines lets our engineers leverage their know-how to help build the hardware that quantum computing depends on, and we are proud that, together with Quantum Machines, Hungary’s tech and talent will play a central role in shaping the future of quantum computing.” With 280 million in total funding, including a 170 million Series C round, Quantum Machines is well-positioned to capitalize on the increasing global investment in fault-tolerant quantum systems this decade.
Quantum computing is almost reaching its turning point – and unprecedented impact is around the corner. It won’t be long until fault-tolerant quantum computers are a reality.
Itamar Sivan, co-founder and CEO of Quantum Machines
