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QuantumDiamonds wins EU backing to speed chip manufacturing

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

QuantumDiamonds, a startup developing quantum-based sensors for chip fabrication, has secured EU funding under the European Chips Act. The technology aims to improve defect detection in semiconductor manufacturing, potentially boosting yields. The company plans to use the grant to accelerate product development and pilot testing with chipmakers.

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The EU's bet on a quantum sensing startup highlights its push to reduce reliance on ASML, but the technology is early-stage and faces steep integration challenges.
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