AQT, the Innsbruck-based leader in ion-trap quantum computing, has unveiled its LYNX Series, a new generation of 19-inch rack-mounted quantum computers. The system has officially achieved a Quantum Volume (QV) of 32,768, the highest ever recorded for a quantum computer designed, built, and located in Europe. This milestone positions AQT as the company with the second-highest Quantum Volume globally, demonstrating the scalability of its trapped-ion architecture for industrial applications in chemistry, logistics, and research.
Technical Benchmarking and Performance
The LYNX system passed the rigorous QV test using a 15-qubit register (215 = 32,768). To validate the result, AQT executed 305 random quantum circuits with 100 shots each, achieving a mean Heavy Output Probability (HOP) of 0.678, surpassing the required threshold with a 99.5% confidence level. The architecture’s all-to-all qubit connectivity eliminates the need for time-consuming SWAP operations, contributing to an execution speed of approximately 2.9 Quantum Volume Circuits Per Second (QVCPS). This represents a 256-fold performance increase over the previous AQT IBEX series, driven by patented gate implementations that reduce sensitivity to laser frequency and phase noise.
Integration and Cloud Infrastructure
A distinctive feature of the LYNX Series is its “PINE” setup, which integrates the complex quantum hardware into a standardized 19-inch rack. This form factor allows the system to operate within conventional data center environments without requiring external cryogenic infrastructure. For immediate deployment, AQT provides access to its trapped-ion systems through the ARNICA cloud service, as well as through a global network of cloud partners including AWS Braket, Scaleway, Horizon Quantum, and Classiq.
Strategic Impact on the European Ecosystem
The launch of the LYNX Series reinforces European technological sovereignty in the deep-tech sector. Supported by the European Commission’s Quantum Technology Flagship and the European Innovation Council, the system provides European industries with high-performance quantum assets that ensure data security. The first LYNX units are scheduled for availability to strategic partners in Q4 2026, offering a universal quantum computing platform capable of running long, high-fidelity algorithmic sequences that were previously computationally inaccessible on the continent.
You can find the official press release regarding the AQT LYNX Series launch here and a detailed technical overview of the QV 32,768 demonstration here. Information regarding cloud partner access via AWS and other providers is available here.
May 5, 2026
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