Tag: Quantum technology

Australian manufacturing and advanced technology innovations will be among hundreds of projects showcased at Parliament House in Canberra on 12 October, as industry, research and government organisations highlight the outcomes of collaborative research and development.

Manufacturing will be among the key industries explored during National Science Week 2026, with events showcasing developments spanning biomanufacturing, aerospace, robotics and quantum technology.

A new report from Monash University has outlined possible futures for industries shaped by quantum technology, including manufacturing, and recommended steps to help Australia become “quantum-ready” through workforce development and cross-sector collaboration.

Finland and Australia are examining potential collaboration opportunities in quantum technologies, with discussions in Adelaide highlighting possible connections in research, development and manufacturing of quantum components under Finland’s “Quantum Leap” project, according to Australia’s national science agency CSIRO.

A pioneering research and development company, Emergence Quantum, has been launched by a University of Sydney team of quantum physicists with a long-standing collaboration with Microsoft Quantum. 

Researchers at the University of Sydney have performed a quantum simulation of chemical dynamics using real molecules for the first time, marking a major breakthrough in applying quantum computing to chemistry and medicine.

The release of Australia’s first State of Australian Quantum report highlights the nation's substantial investment and growth in quantum technology. 

Archer Materials, a semiconductor company focused on advancing quantum technology and medical diagnostics, has announced a breakthrough in developing a highly manufacturable carbon film with significant quantum properties, including long room-temperature electron spin lifetimes. 

Archer Materials, a leading player in the semiconductor sector, has unveiled two proof-of-concept electrical devices designed to enhance the detection capabilities of its 12CQ quantum chip. 

The Queensland Government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to position the state at the forefront of quantum and advanced technologies manufacturing, introducing five competitive grant programs totalling over $50 million.