Quantum Computing Inc. Secures Quantum Photonic Vibrometer Order with Delft University of Technology
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Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) has secured its second purchase order for LiDAR-based R&D equipment from Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. The order is for a Quantum Photonic Vibrometer (QPV), designed for sensing applications in challenging environments.
The QPV operates at eye-safe wavelength and can characterize vibrational spectra with amplitude as low as 110 nanometers, using advanced photon-counting capabilities for contactless measurements. Assistant Professor Vahid Yaghoubi will lead the benchmarking of QPV against classical vibrometers.
This follows a previous order from Johns Hopkins University for QCi's Scanning LiDAR technology. The collaboration includes planned research publications and testing, with Associate Professor Nathan Eskue from TU Delft visiting QCi's headquarters for training and deployment.
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- Secured second purchase order for quantum sensing technology
- Expanding international market presence with prestigious university client
- Technology demonstrates superior capabilities over traditional solutions
- Building academic partnerships for research and validation
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QUBT's quantum photonic vibrometer represents a significant advancement in sensing technology. The device's ability to achieve
The selection by TU Delft's Department of Aerospace Structures and Materials is particularly noteworthy given their specialized requirements for material testing in challenging environments. Their intention to benchmark the QPV against classical vibrometers will generate valuable comparative performance data that could accelerate adoption across research institutions if advantages are conclusively demonstrated.
What's strategically important here is QUBT's focus on quantum sensing applications where near-term commercial value can be realized, rather than pursuing only long-horizon quantum computing applications. By targeting high-precision measurement needs in aerospace materials testing, the company is establishing a foothold in specialized markets where quantum advantages deliver immediate utility.
The collaborative aspect of this relationship - including planned publications and testing protocols - suggests this is more than a simple product sale. These activities may generate valuable intellectual property and technical refinements while providing third-party validation from a globally respected institution. With this being just the second disclosed customer for their LiDAR-based technology, QUBT is still early in its commercial trajectory but gaining important momentum in the academic research segment.
This purchase order represents incremental but positive progress in QUBT's commercialization journey, following their previous sale to Johns Hopkins University. The company is successfully targeting prestigious research institutions that can validate their technology, though we should note both disclosed customers remain academic rather than industrial entities.
Without financial details on the order value, it's difficult to assess direct revenue impact. However, for a company with a
The planned benchmarking against traditional vibrometers by TU Delft should generate valuable comparative data that could support future sales efforts. If performance advantages are conclusively demonstrated by such a respected institution, this creates powerful third-party validation for approaching both additional academic and potential industrial customers.
Most promising is the deeper collaborative relationship beyond just equipment purchase. Associate Professor Eskue's visit to QUBT headquarters for training and planned collaboration on publications suggests a partnership with knowledge-sharing potential. The company appears to be building an ecosystem around its technology rather than simply selling devices.
For investors, this announcement indicates QUBT is successfully advancing its go-to-market strategy in quantum sensing, focusing on applications where quantum advantages can deliver immediate value rather than waiting for longer-term quantum computing breakthroughs. This specialized approach offers a path to near-term revenue while the broader quantum computing market matures.
This purchase order is for a Quantum Photonic Vibrometer (QPV) that can be used in sensing applications in challenging operational environments over a range of distances. Assistant Professor Vahid Yaghoubi played a crucial role in the technical evaluation of the Quantum Photonic Vibrometer (QPV) to ensure its capabilities align with the advanced research needs of TU Delft in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and Structural Health Monitoring (SHM).
"At TU Delft, we are always looking for cutting-edge technologies that push the boundaries of non-destructive testing. QCi's Quantum Photonic Vibrometer stood out due to its advanced photon-counting capabilities, high sensitivity, and ability to perform contactless measurements. Through our evaluation, we found its unique advantages over traditional LDVs to be highly compelling for our research applications. This purchase marks a significant step in developing next-generation NDT/SHM techniques by integrating quantum sensing technologies into our work," stated Assistant Professor Dr. Vahid Yaghoubi of TU Delft.
With this purchase, TU Delft, with the leadership of Professor Vahid Yaghoubi, will be benchmarking QPV against results from other classical vibrometers to verify and validate its performance and characteristics. Using leading edge photonic sensing techniques to achieve high speed, single-photon sensitivity, and noise rejection, QCi's QPV operates at an eye-safe wavelength and can accurately characterize vibrational spectra with an amplitude as low as 110 nanometers.
"With this order, we have an exciting opportunity to provide our American-made technology and services to such an esteemed, international technology university, underscoring market demand for more sensitive and effective vibrometer solutions that cannot be attained through traditional technology. Our quantum photonic technology exponentially suppresses background noise, creating accurate outcomes while supporting a variety of research applications," stated Dr. William McGann, Chief Executive Officer of QCi.
In March, Associate Professor Nathan Eskue, who specializes in robotics, manufacturing, project management, and rapid iteration prototyping for the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology, joined QCi at its global headquarters in
This order comes less than a year after internationally renowned John Hopkins University purchased QCi's Scanning LiDAR, which uses cutting edge single-photon detection technology coupled with high precision time-tagging at a wavelength of 532nm, to test and evaluate underwater LiDAR technology. Dr. Jeeva Ramanathan, PhD, Quantum Tech Lead at QCi, who authored two patents for this advanced technology and has led its development at the Company added, "this latest order of our quantum photonic vibrometer illustrates the demand for our safe, precise, and non-destructive testing technology which can be used in an array of applications from determining the quality and integrity of materials to monitoring performance of materials during operational use."
About Quantum Computing Inc.
Quantum Computing Inc. (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company that provides accessible and affordable quantum machines to the world today. QCi's products are designed to operate at room temperature and low power at an affordable cost. The Company's portfolio of core technologies and products offer unique capabilities in the areas of high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity, as well as remote sensing applications.
About Assistant Professor Dr. Vahid Yaghoubi
Dr. Vahid Yaghoubi is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft. He is a leading expert in Artificial Intelligence, Uncertainty Quantification, and Applied Vibration. He is the head of the Q-VAIbe research group, where they leverage quantum physics and AI to develop the next generation of vibration-based monitoring techniques. His research aims to enhance the accuracy, sensitivity, reliability, and efficiency of monitoring systems to push the boundaries of non-destructive testing (NDT) and structural health monitoring (SHM) in complex engineering systems.
About Associate Professor Nathan Eskue
Dr. Nathan Eskue is an Associate Professor of Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft, specializes in artificial intelligence, robotics, manufacturing, project/ business management, along with rapid iteration prototyping. Associate Professor Eskue has spoken at over fifty international conferences on technical topics such as artificial intelligence, aerospace, defense and quantum.
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