25-02-2025
Q.ANT and IMS CHIPS Launch Production of High-Performance AI Chips, Establish Blueprint for Strengthening Chip Sovereignty
Stuttgart, Germany--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - a pioneer in photonic processing for AI, has launched a dedicated production line for its high-performance photonic AI chips at the Institute of Microelectronics Stuttgart (IMS CHIPS), marking a significant semiconductor manufacturing milestone. By integrating patented photonic chip technology on the base of Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) material and upcycling the existing CMOS production facility at IMS CHIPS, the partners have established a first-of-its-kind manufacturing line to accelerate the production of energy-efficient, high-performance processors for AI applications. has invested 14 million in machinery and equipment to complement the new line for photonic chips.
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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.
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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 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, is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.
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