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Xanadu and GlobalFoundries Partner on Photonic Quantum Manufacturing

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Briefings

Xanadu and GlobalFoundries announced a multi-year partnership to manufacture photonic components for utility-scale quantum computing. The collaboration focuses on industrializing Xanadu's superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) and ultra-low-loss silicon nitride photonics using GlobalFoundries' 300 mm production line in Malta and New York. This shift moves from lab-scale prototyping to commercial-grade manufacturing, enabling future fault-tolerant quantum computing demonstrators. Xanadu's CEO Dr. Christian Weedbrook emphasized that transitioning to high-volume manufacturing is fundamental for scaling quantum technology to data centers.

Key points

• Xanadu and GlobalFoundries entered a multi-year partnership to develop and manufacture photonic components for utility-scale quantum computing.
• The collaboration specifically targets the industrialization of Xanadu's superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors (SNSPDs) and ultra-low-loss silicon nitride photonics using GF's 300 mm production line.

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This briefing covers the initial announcement of the partnership and its primary focus on SNSPDs and SiN photonics. Specific timelines for the full rollout of the manufacturing line, detailed cost savings projections, or future work packages beyond the initial scope are not provided in the source evidence.

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