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- The U.S. Congressional delegation from Washington state, including Senator Patty Murray, chair of the Appropriations Committee, and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene who represents Bothell, trumpet announcement. The new manufacturing center underscores Washington state\u2019s pivotal role as a technology hub based on investments in the CHIPS & Science Act.<\/i><\/li>\n
- New manufacturing facility in the Seattle area will support the development of world-class trapped-ion quantum systems and meet growing demand for quantum computing across commercial applications.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nIonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ), an industry leader in quantum computing, today announced plans to open the first known dedicated quantum computing manufacturing facility in the U.S., located in the suburbs of Seattle, Washington. The new facility will house IonQ\u2019s growing R&D and manufacturing teams, as they develop systems to meet continued customer demand. With public support from U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) \u2014 an early proponent of the CHIPS and Science Act \u2014 and Congresswoman Suzan DelBene, U.S. representative from Washington’s 1st congressional district,today\u2019s announcement is part of IonQ\u2019s broader intent to invest $1 billion through expansion in the Pacific Northwest over the next 10 years.\n<\/p>\nThis press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20230120005073\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n
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\n\u201cIonQ making the decision to open the first ever quantum computing manufacturing facility in the country right here in Bothell is a very big deal \u2014 and it\u2019s great news for Washington state,\u201d said Senator Murray. \u201cOpening this facility will absolutely help ensure Washington state continues to be a leader in innovation and cutting-edge technologies \u2014 but it also means jobs that will be an investment in our families and their futures. These are the kinds of investments that happen when we pass legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act to invest in American manufacturing and build the economy of the future right here at home.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThis exciting announcement further underscores Washington as a cutting-edge global technology and innovation hub. Quantum computing is going to play a pivotal role in many aspects of technology in the 21st<\/sup> century,\u201d said Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01). \u201cOur community\u2019s unique tech infrastructure and skilled workforce make opportunities like this possible. I look forward to welcoming IonQ\u2019s expansion to Bothell and the Pacific Northwest.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nThe 65,000 square foot facility is located in Bothell, Wash., \u2014 a Seattle suburb that is home to regional tech and pharma enterprises like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Panasonic, and Seattle Genetics, as well as academic institutions like the University of Washington. The new location will house IonQ\u2019s second quantum data center and be the primary production engineering location for IonQ in North America. IonQ hopes to add thousands of new jobs and opportunities to the region over the coming years.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cAdvanced technologies like quantum computing are key to solving some of the world\u2019s most pressing challenges such as climate change, energy, and transportation,\u201d said Peter Chapman, CEO and President of IonQ. \u201cThe Seattle region has been a hub of tech innovation and manufacturing for decades, and has the skilled workforce we need to design, build and manufacture our quantum computers. As we planned our expansion, the Seattle area was an ideal option for our new facility. We\u2019re excited to be among the other innovative companies who call Seattle home, many of which are IonQ partners and customers.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nIonQ Vice President of Product Engineering Dr. Dave Mehuys, who joined IonQ in March 2022 from a senior leadership role at Psiquantum, will oversee the build out of the new facility. With over two decades of experience managing systems hardware engineering, module component engineering, customer service, and manufacturing operations, Dr. Mehuys will play an integral part of IonQ\u2019s growth in the region.\n<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDave has held a number of technical leadership and executive roles at scientific, telecom networking, and quantum computing companies, and we know he will be of tremendous value to the IonQ team as we work to scale operations and further commercialize quantum computers,\u201d said Mr. Chapman. \u201cDave\u2019s experience in manufacturing will greatly benefit our work throughout the PNW, and his ability to lead as well as mentor multi-disciplinary teams makes him an excellent fit for this new position.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
\nToday\u2019s office announcement is the latest in a series of developments for IonQ in the Pacific Northwest. In 2022, IonQ and the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) announced<\/a> that their public-private partnership had yielded a sustainable and robust supply of barium qubits for IonQ\u2019s next generation of barium-based quantum computers. Additionally, IonQ\u2019s quantum systems are available on the two major cloud platforms from the region \u2014 Amazon Braket and Azure Quantum. Last year, IonQ Aria<\/a> became the most powerful known quantum computer in the world with 25 #AQ. Corporate and federal contracts recently announced include companies like Airbus<\/a>, GE<\/a>, Dow Chemistry<\/a>, Hyundai Motors<\/a>, the United States Air Force Research Laboratory,<\/a> and the University of Maryland<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n
About IonQ<\/b><\/p>\n
IonQ, Inc.<\/a> is a leader in quantum computing, with a proven track record of innovation and deployment. IonQ Aria<\/a> is the latest in a line of cutting-edge commercial quantum systems, boasting industry-leading 25 algorithmic qubits. Along with record performance, IonQ has defined what it believes is the best path forward to scale.\n<\/p>\n
\nIonQ is the only company with its quantum systems available through the cloud on Amazon Braket, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as through direct API access. IonQ was founded in 2015 by Dr. Christopher Monroe and Dr. Jungsang Kim based on 25 years of pioneering research. To learn more, visit www.ionq.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n
IonQ Forward-Looking Statements<\/b><\/p>\n
\nThis press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Some of the forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward- looking words. Statements that are not historical in nature, including the words \u201canticipate,\u201d \u201cexpect,\u201d \u201csuggests,\u201d \u201cplan,\u201d \u201cbelieve,\u201d \u201cintend,\u201d \u201cestimates,\u201d \u201ctargets,\u201d \u201cprojects,\u201d \u201cshould,\u201d \u201ccould,\u201d \u201cwould,\u201d \u201cmay,\u201d \u201cwill,\u201d \u201cforecast\u201d and other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include those related to the success of IonQ\u2019s new manufacturing facility on development of IonQ\u2019s quantum systems and demand; IonQ\u2019s commitment to invest in the Pacific Northwest over the next 10 years; IonQ\u2019s ability to meet customer demand; IonQ\u2019s ability to expand its business and create jobs in the Pacific Northwest; the impact that members of the engineering and manufacturing teams have on IonQ\u2019s growth in the Pacific Northwest; and the ability of quantum computing to solve some of the world\u2019s most pressing challenges in the future. Forward-looking statements are predictions, projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual future events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not limited to: market adoption of quantum computing solutions and IonQ\u2019s products, services and solutions; the ability of IonQ to protect its intellectual property; changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates; changes in laws and regulations affecting IonQ\u2019s business; IonQ\u2019s ability to implement its business plans, forecasts and other expectations, and identify and realize additional partnerships and opportunities; and the risk of downturns in the market and the technology industry including, but not limited to, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and\/or increased inflationary pressures. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties described in the \u201cRisk Factors\u201d section of IonQ\u2019s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022, and other documents filed by IonQ from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and IonQ assumes no obligation and does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. IonQ does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.\n<\/p>\n
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