TOKYO, JAPAN / ACCESS Newswire / February 9, 2025 / Quanmatic Inc., launched in Tokyo in late 2022, is all about crafting top-notch algorithm software. They use exciting technologies like quantum computing, classical optimization, and artificial intelligence to do it.
Since January 2023, ROHM has teamed up with Quanmatic to bring quantum technology to the Electrical Die Sorting (EDS) process. Their goal? To streamline manufacturing by optimizing various parts of the process.
By April 2024, both companies had successfully rolled out this technology after meeting important production efficiency goals.
Quantum technology is making waves in many areas. It’s particularly useful for solving complex optimization problems, like finding the best delivery routes in logistics. However, in the semiconductor industry, as manufacturing processes grow, the combinations of variables also increase rapidly, making it tough to find the best solutions. Traditionally, companies relied on basic calculations and expert knowledge to make those decisions.
For instance, the EDS process involves many combinations of equipment and conditions. This complexity made it challenging to optimize. In January 2023, ROHM and Quanmatic began developing a quantum solution to tackle these challenges. By September 2023, they built a prototype combining Quanmatic’s efficient quantum software with a computational framework.
After testing the prototype in various ROHM factories, they found improved key performance indicators, like reduced delays and better utilization rates. The algorithms significantly cut down computation times, enabling quicker responses to changes in the manufacturing process.
Looking ahead, both companies plan to enhance the precision of their system through ongoing trials at overseas facilities, leading to wide-scale implementation in April 2024.
Dr. Nozomu Togawa, Chief Scientific Officer of Quanmatic stated that this achievement showcases how advanced mathematical techniques can be adapted for real-world use. The overarching goal is to create a supply chain for semiconductor products that is optimized daily using quantum methods.
Tetsuo Tateishi, CTO of ROHM Co., Ltd. emphasized the growing importance of semiconductors in achieving a sustainable society. With the development of a quantum-based operational system for large production lines, they aim for real-time optimization of processes, enhancing supply stability.
*1) Electrical Die Sorting: This process tests the electrical characteristics of chips on wafers, crucial for ensuring semiconductor reliability and improving yield.
*2) Quantum annealing: Introduced by Professor Hidetoshi Nishimori, this technique simplifies complex optimization problems and was first commercially available by D-Wave Systems in 2011.
About Quanmatic Inc.
Founded in October 2022 by CEO Sumitaka Koga, CTO Shu Tanaka, and CPO Yosuke Mukasa, Quanmatic emerged from research by Professor Nozomu Togawa at Waseda University. The company aims to make quantum technology accessible, developing optimization engines to solve business challenges efficiently, regardless of hardware constraints.
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Contact: public_relations@quanmatic.com
SOURCE: Quanmatic, Inc.
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