QuantWare’s 2026 Outlook: KiloQubit Era Demands Scalable Manufacturing & Supply Chains

The race to build truly useful quantum computers is entering a critical phase, with QuantWare announcing plans to open its industrial-scale KiloFab facility in Q1 2026. This new fabrication plant will manufacture VIO-40K processors, aiming to transform kiloqubit processors “into a reliable supply reality.” Following breakthroughs in error correction and substantial investment in 2025, 2026 will be a pivotal year for market execution, determining who can scale quantum capability beyond experimentation. As Matt Rijlaarsdam, CEO & Co-founder of QuantWare explains, “When more organizations are building multiple systems, demand shifts from ‘one flagship chip’ to steady throughput.” This shift demands a focus on repeatable manufacturing and robust supply chains – the true test of progress in the burgeoning quantum era.

Fujitsu, IBM, and Google Drive KiloQubit System Scaling

Fujitsu and RIKEN achieved a significant leap, scaling from a 64-qubit to a 256-qubit superconducting system, with plans to deliver a 1,000-qubit machine by 2026. IBM is pursuing multi-chip scaling, aiming for a 1,386-qubit “Kookaburra” processor and a 4,158-qubit system through chip linking, while Google continues to refine scaling error correction on superconducting hardware. This shift highlights a move from experimental builds to large-scale deployments, demanding repeatable manufacturing rather than isolated successes.

QuantWare is responding with KiloFab, scheduled to open in Q1 2026, described as “the world’s first dedicated fab for Quantum Open Architecture (QOA) devices,” aiming to provide a reliable supply of KiloQubit processors. The industry is increasingly recognizing that interconnect and packaging must be core design considerations, not afterthoughts, as simply adding qubits presents geometric and thermal challenges.

QuantWare’s KiloFab Prioritizes QPU Manufacturing & Supply

QuantWare is directly addressing a critical bottleneck in quantum computing development: scalable manufacturing with the impending opening of KiloFab in Q1 2026. This industrial-scale facility is designed to manufacture VIO-40K processors, positioning QuantWare as a key supplier in a rapidly expanding market—one where 50% of companies developing quantum computers already rely on Quantum Machines’ technology. The emphasis on repeatable manufacturing is crucial, as simply increasing qubit counts presents significant engineering challenges; traditional connector-based approaches are limited by geometric constraints within cryogenic systems. “This is exactly why QuantWare built KiloFab…that turns KiloQubit processors into a reliable supply reality,” Rijlaarsdam states. The facility signals a shift toward prioritizing consistent performance across multiple devices, moving beyond single, impressive demonstrations toward true industrial production.

Resource Estimates Define Scalable Quantum Application Targets

Resource estimates are now defining concrete targets for quantum computer scalability, shifting the focus from simply increasing qubit counts to achieving practical application thresholds. Analyses, such as Gidney’s assertion that “RSA-2048 with <1M noisy qubits” is achievable, are driving a re-evaluation of what constitutes meaningful progress in hardware development. This focus isn’t merely academic; it’s forcing a convergence on designs that prioritize integration over simply connecting more qubits, a strategy hampered by geometric limitations and thermal challenges within cryogenic systems. The industry recognizes that traditional connector-based approaches are unsustainable as interconnect volume grows faster than packaging capabilities allow.