Quantum Computing Inc. recently celebrated its quantum photonic chip foundry at Arizona State University’s Research Park, marking a significant advancement in the state’s semiconductor and quantum technology sectors. The facility specializes in producing thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic chips, essential components for high-speed data transmission and quantum computing applications.
Completed in March 2025, the 9,200-square-foot foundry is operational, fulfilling customer pre-orders and poised to scale production to meet rising demand in datacom, telecom, advanced sensing and quantum computing markets.
“The opening of our quantum photonic chip foundry is a milestone achievement in QCi’s growth strategy,” said Yuping Huang, Ph.D., interim CEO of QCi, at the event. “By controlling our supply chain and scaling chip production domestically, we are uniquely positioned to deliver value to customers while advancing our own quantum hardware development.”
The Tempe facility is the first U.S.-based foundry dedicated to TFLN photonic chips, offering domestic manufacturing capabilities that reduce reliance on imports. This aligns with national efforts to bolster the semiconductor supply chain and supports Arizona’s position as a hub for advanced manufacturing.
Tempe Mayor Corey Woods noted the local impact: “The opening of this foundry by Quantum Computing Inc. represents the kind of forward-looking investment we want to attract to Tempe. Not only does it bring high-tech jobs and economic development to our city, it also cements Tempe’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation in quantum technologies and advanced manufacturing.”
QCi’s foundry enhances its internal product development and contributes to the broader semiconductor ecosystem. Arizona’s infrastructure, workforce and supportive policies have drawn major industry investments, solidifying its role in the national semiconductor landscape.
As demand rises for advanced semiconductors, particularly in quantum computing and AI, facilities like QCi’s Tempe foundry are critical to meeting those needs and maintaining U.S. competitiveness in the global market.
