April 14 marks World Quantum Day, a celebration of the science and technologies shaping the next era of computing, communication, and discovery. The date itself reflects Planck’s constant (4.14 × 10⁻¹⁵ eV·s), a fundamental value at the core of quantum mechanics and a symbol of the field’s scientific foundation.
At Angstrom Engineering, we’re proud to work alongside researchers and institutions developing the next generation of quantum technologies. Our systems support the controlled deposition of ultra-thin films and complex material stacks, processes that play an important role in building high-performance quantum devices.
3 Ways We’re Serving the Quantum Ecosphere
1. Enabling World-Class Quantum Labs
Leading research institutions rely on advanced fabrication to push the boundaries of quantum computing. At Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory, researchers are using a quantum information science (QIS) cluster tool, an Angstrom Engineering–built cluster system, to support the development of superconducting quantum devices.
This automated system integrates fabrication and analysis within a single vacuum environment, helping researchers build complex material stacks without contamination, a key requirement for sensitive quantum components. By combining multiple processes into one platform, the system supports faster iteration, more consistent results, and the flexibility to explore a wide range of materials and fabrication methods.
The tool also contributes to the development of components like josephson junctions, which are foundational to many superconducting qubit architectures. At the same time, automation and data collection are helping teams incorporate AI into their workflows, enabling ongoing optimization of quantum device design.
2. Supporting Canada’s Quantum Hub
Canada continues to grow as a leader for quantum innovation, and we’re grateful to support the infrastructure behind that progress.
At C2MI, multiple Angstrom systems are contributing to the development of superconducting quantum devices within a dedicated 200 mm wafer fabrication cleanroom. These systems support ultrathin superconducting films, precise material layering, and complex multi-chip integration.
At Interdisciplinary Institute for Technological Innovation (3IT), Angstrom deposition systems are used in superconducting materials research through sputtering, evaporation, and thin film growth. Acting as an important bridge between research and industry, 3IT provides access to advanced fabrication tools and expertise, helping translate theoretical work into practical quantum technologies.
Together, these institutions form a connected ecosystem that supports collaboration across academics and industry, helping lower barriers to entry and moving quantum innovation forward.
3. Scaling Quantum Innovation Across Industry
As quantum technologies move closer to real-world applications, we’re seeing growing engagement from both research institutions and commercial partners. Today, a significant proportion of the Quantum tools we build are for industry, with continued demand for interconnected, in-situ radial cluster systems.
Since 2020, we have shipped and continue to build a steady supply of stacked Josephson junction tools. In addition, both our commercial and institutional partners are creating superconducting materials and devices utilizing magnetron sputter processing.
We’re excited to see how the machines we build are supporting quantum development across a growing global network, with installations in countries including Canada, the United States, Germany, Japan, South Korea, UK and more.
We remain committed to supporting this progress by providing the advanced tools and systems that make quantum innovation possible. This World Quantum Day, we celebrate not only the science behind quantum mechanics, but the global collaboration and engineering driving it forward.
