QBoson launches quantum computer production in Shenzhen

QBoson, a company building China’s first factory for mass production of photonic quantum computers, has begun operations in Shenzhen. It is expected that the company will be able to produce dozens of such devices per year and could become the world’s first large-scale producer.

According to information on the official QBoson website, photonic quantum computers use the properties of light to perform calculations. Unlike other quantum systems, they can operate at room temperature, which makes them more stable and provides a long coherence time.

The company’s founder, Wen Kai, emphasizes that photonic quantum systems have enormous computing power and can significantly accelerate the solution of complex problems. They can be used in modeling new materials and drugs, optimizing logistics, encrypting data, and developing artificial intelligence.

The new factory is planned to include module development, full system production, as well as quality control and testing. Construction is underway, and the equipment is scheduled to be installed by the end of October 2025.

One advantage of photonic quantum computers is that they do not require ultra-low temperatures to operate, making them more suitable for mass production. Currently, companies such as Google, IBM, Microsoft, and startup Pasqal are working on these technologies, but none of them has yet launched mass production. The Chinese factory could become the first commercial manufacturer of such systems.

2025 has been declared the UN International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, highlighting the importance of this field for the future. Quantum technologies are already moving from laboratory experiments to practical use: IBM is working on a Starling system to perform up to 100 million operations, Microsoft has developed 24 logical qubits, and Pasqal plans to expand its neutral-atom systems to 10,000 qubits by 2026.

However, the technology faces several challenges, including the stability of qubits, scalability of the system, integration with classical computing, and high costs. According to McKinsey, the quantum computing market could reach $28–72 billion by 2035.

Among the main trends in 2025 are the development of hybrid computing, cloud access to quantum machines, and an emphasis on education in quantum technologies. These systems are gradually being integrated into the real economy, opening up new opportunities for innovation.