IonQ, a leading quantum computing company, has opened the first quantum computing manufacturing facility in the U.S. in Bothell, Washington. The facility will produce quantum computers and will create thousands of new jobs. It will also serve as IonQ’s second quantum data center, providing cloud access to customers. The company’s CEO, Peter Chapman, emphasized IonQ’s commitment to commercializing quantum computing. The company works with global corporations like Hyundai, Airbus, and GE Research. It has a $25.5 million project with the U.S. Air Force Research Lab. IonQ’s quantum systems are available on Amazon Braket, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud.
IonQ Establishes Quantum Computing Manufacturing Facility in the U.S.
IonQ, a prominent player in the quantum computing industry, has recently inaugurated the first quantum computing manufacturing facility in the United States. The facility is situated in Bothell, Washington, a suburb of Seattle. The company has also announced an expansion of its Seattle facilities, increasing its footprint from 65,000 square feet to a substantial 105,000 square feet.
The new facility will serve as IonQ’s second quantum data center, offering cloud access to its customers. It will also be the primary production engineering location in the U.S. The facility will house the company’s growing R&D and manufacturing teams, including those focused on the forthcoming rollout of the next-generation IonQ Forte Enterprise and IonQ Tempo systems.
Quantum Computing Manufacturing: A First for the U.S.
This facility is the first in the U.S. to manufacture quantum computers that can be replicated and deployed in customers’ data centers. The establishment of this quantum factory further cements the Pacific Northwest’s status as a hub for technological innovation and manufacturing. The facility is expected to generate thousands of new jobs and opportunities in the coming years, leveraging the skilled workforce already present in the region.
IonQ’s Commitment to Quantum Innovation
IonQ’s CEO, Peter Chapman, stated that the Seattle facility is a tangible manifestation of IonQ’s commitment to commercializing quantum technology and making quantum computers accessible to customers. He emphasized that IonQ is not merely constructing a manufacturing facility but also investing in the local community by attracting talent and thought leaders to Seattle and equipping organizations with innovative quantum capabilities.
During the facility’s inauguration, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell from Washington State, a strong advocate for science and technology research, commended the company for its dedication to quantum innovation.
IonQ’s Recent Achievements and Partnerships
The establishment of this facility is the latest in a series of business and technical accomplishments for IonQ. The company has recently achieved #AQ35 one year ahead of schedule and expanded its partnership with Amazon Braket to introduce IonQ Forte to the Amazon Braket Direct Program.
IonQ collaborates with global corporations such as Hyundai Motor Company, Airbus, and GE Research to apply quantum computing to complex challenges within their businesses. The company has also partnered with QuantumBasel to install two quantum systems in Basel, Switzerland. Additionally, IonQ has secured a $25.5 million project with the United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to implement two next-generation quantum computing systems at their Rome, New York facilities.