Hamamatsu Photonics announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NKT Photonics and Yaqumo on advanced optical systems aimed at the industrialization of quantum computing.
The three companies aim to pursue joint research and development, industrialization of advanced optical systems for cold-atom quantum computing, and the establishment of a global supply chain.
This MoU establishes a framework for the three companies to explore joint research and development, industrialization of modules, and the building of a global supply chain in the domain of optical core components and materials essential to the industrialization of quantum computing.
Leveraging their respective expertise in photodetectors and imaging systems, laser technologies, and quantum computing hardware, the three companies will deepen mutual understanding and pursue future collaboration spanning from the development of advanced optical devices to the industrialization of integrated systems.
The MoU is positioned as a concrete private-sector initiative under the Memorandum of Cooperation on quantum science and technology between Japan and Denmark signed in 2025, advancing bilateral collaboration in advanced technology fields including quantum technology.
Through this collaboration, Japan is expected to build a robust supply chain of optical core components for its quantum computing industry, while Denmark is expected to achieve industrial growth and employment creation by positioning itself at the core of the global quantum industry supply chain.
The three companies intend to combine their respective strengths in photodetectors and imaging systems, laser technologies, and quantum computing hardware to contribute to the technological advancement of quantum computing industrialization and to strengthen international cooperation in quantum technology between Japan and Denmark.
“The industrialization of quantum computing requires advanced integration of optical technologies, combining NKT Photonics’ cutting-edge laser technologies with Hamamatsu Photonics’ high-sensitivity photodetection and imaging technologies,” said Tadashi Maruno, president of Hamamatsu Photonics.
“Through this collaboration, together with Yaqumo and NKT Photonics, we aim to contribute to the realization of advanced devices and integrated systems, as well as the establishment of a global quantum supply chain,” said Maruno.
Carsten Thomsen, CTO of NKT Photonics, said that using their fiber laser technology they deliver system-level laser- and fiber infrastructure that can scale with their customers.
Kazuhiro Nakashoji, CEO of Yaqumo, said the advancement of optical core components is an essential challenge for the industrialization of quantum computing.
