Oxford Instruments NanoScience, Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), and Quantum Machines (QM) have unveiled a new collaborative initiative called Architect, an open-architecture quantum computing platform designed to accelerate workforce training and hands-on education in quantum technologies. The platform integrates OQC’s 8-qubit Lucy Gen2 processor, Quantum Machines’ OPX1000 high-density controller, and Oxford Instruments’ ProteoxMX dilution refrigerator. Architect targets key challenges in the quantum industry, such as talent development and access to real hardware, by providing an open, reconfigurable system tailored for both academic and commercial environments.
Each component of Architect has been validated independently and in integrated deployments. OQC’s Lucy Gen2 processor, based on the patented 3D Coaxmon architecture, maintains a 98% uptime and is already deployed in colocation data centers. Quantum Machines’ OPX1000 controller, which supports real-time processing and control, has proven its compatibility with Oxford Instruments’ cryogenic systems in installations such as the University of Glasgow’s quantum labs. The full Architect platform has been validated at the LHR3 data center and is ready for broader deployment. A live demonstration of the system will be held at the APS Global Physics Summit 2025, highlighting the system’s flexibility and performance.
Designed for complete stack-level exploration, Architect allows users to interact with every component—cooling systems, control hardware, qubit calibration, and quantum algorithm execution. This promotes comprehensive quantum skills development that spans theoretical knowledge and practical engineering. The platform supports modular experimentation, component upgrades, and end-to-end training, making it a valuable tool for cultivating the future quantum workforce.
See the full announcement from Oxford Instruments NanoScience here.
March 22, 2025
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