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