Infleqtion Acquires Two Built-in Silicon Photonics Firms to Speed up their Efforts in Commercializing Quantum Merchandise

Infleqtion introduced in the present day that it has acquired each SiNoptiq Inc. and Morton Photonics Inc. Each corporations work within the space of photonics. SiNoptiq has developed a ultra-low loss silicon nitride platform whereas Morton Photonics develops superior silicon photonics-based part and sub-system applied sciences. These merchandise can have vital use in quantum sensors, quantum networks, and quantum computer systems. SiNoptiq is positioned in Santa Barbara, California and was based in December 2022. Morton Photonics was shaped in 2002 and has areas in Palm Bay, Florida and Santa Barbara, California. Along with the product strains and the folks from these corporations, Infleqtion will even be buying 40 foundational patents related to their applied sciences.

Infleqtion will likely be establishing a Photonics Analysis Heart in Santa Barbara and former SiNoptiq CEO Dr. Dan Blumenthal would be the Chief Photonics Architect there. Additionally, Dr. Paul Morton would be the Vice-President and Basic Supervisor of the Infleqtion analysis heart. Each gents are well-recognized researchers inside the photonics neighborhood. These would be the second and third acquisitions that Infleqtion has made prior to now couple of years. In Could 2022, they acquired software program firm Tremendous.tech which is positioned in Chicago.

Infleqtion has issued a press launch asserting the acquisitions which might be accessed right here.

January 29, 2024