Machine Nation News Team
June 9, 2025 at 10:30:00 AM
Quantum Computing Inc Opened A Manufacturing Facility In Tempe. The Facility Will Create Photonic Chips That Will Help Production To Address Needs In Datacom, Telecom, Advanced Sensing And Quantum Technology
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi), a photonics and quantum optics technology company, celebrated the grand opening of its quantum photonic chip foundry in Tempe, Arizona, on May 12, 2025. The specialized facility, completed in March 2025, manufactures high-performance thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chips for applications in datacom, telecom, advanced sensing, and quantum technology, targeting a $10 billion photonics market. The foundry, located in Tempe’s tech corridor, supports U.S.-based production with advanced cleanroom technology and is expected to create 50 high-tech jobs, contributing to Arizona’s 40,000-strong manufacturing workforce. Funded partly by federal grants, the facility aligns with tariff-driven reshoring trends under President Trump’s 10% tariffs, reducing reliance on Asian supply chains. CEO Robert Liscouski emphasized the foundry’s role in “delivering cutting-edge solutions for AI and quantum markets,” with initial contracts already secured for datacom and sensing applications. The plant’s scalability positions Tempe as a hub for integrated photonics innovation.
For the precision machining industry, QCi’s foundry highlights the critical role of tool path in photonic chip manufacturing equipment. Components like wafer holders and alignment fixtures require CNC milling with optimized tool paths to ensure tolerances within ±0.0005 inches and surface roughness as low as Ra 4 µin for delicate TFLN substrates. 5-axis milling machines, programmed with precise tool paths to minimize vibration, support automated production with real-time quality control. The facility’s high-tech demands drive local machine shops to supply precision tooling, adopting Industry 4.0 technologies like AI-driven milling and additive manufacturing. As part of a $50 billion precision manufacturing market, this project creates opportunities for suppliers in Arizona, where manufacturing jobs grew 2% since 2022, strengthening supply chains for photonics and quantum technology.
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Quantum Computing Inc. Press Release, May 13, 2025
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X is energized about QCi’s Tempe foundry, with posts on May 18, 2025, calling it a “quantum leap” for Arizona’s tech scene. Users praised the 50 jobs, with one noting “Tempe’s photonic hub rises,” while another tied it to “reshoring quantum tech.” The buzz reflects optimism for economic growth and innovation.
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Tool Path - The programmed trajectory of a CNC milling tool across a workpiece, critical for achieving precision and efficiency in component production.
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