Silex Systems completes quantum production facility in Sydney
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The news: Silex Systems has completed the construction of its Silex Quantum Silicon Production Plant (Q-Si), marking the launch of the world’s first laser-based silicon enrichment facility in Sydney.
The context: The production from Q-Si is set to commence in 2027, with the initial module producing up to 20kg of quantum silicon annually, which will then be converted into gaseous and solid product forms.
The Q-Si is required to build the silicon-based quantum computers being developed by advanced semiconductor companies worldwide.
Silex projects that quantum computers will revolutionise the technology industry by offering a massive leap in processing power compared to the most advanced chips made by Nvidia, Intel, IBM and AMD.
The company added that quantum computing is expected to underpin a transformational performance lift for artificial intelligence. Silex expects the commercialisation of the technology by the end of the decade.
What they said: “Quantum computing is emerging as a critical strategic technology globally, into which governments and corporates, including semiconductor companies and hyperscalers, are investing billions of dollars annually,” CEO Michael Goldsworthy said.
The source: ASX
