SaxonQ and Quantum Machines have jointly conducted the first public demonstration of real-time applications on a portable, room-temperature quantum computer. At Hannover Messe 2025, the company showcased two live demonstrations: a quantum-enhanced image recognition task and a quantum chemical calculation of H₂ energy levels. Both applications were executed using a nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center qubit processor operated at ambient conditions. The system is powered by a standard wall outlet and requires no cryogenic cooling or complex infrastructure, highlighting its potential for deployment beyond laboratory environments.
Quantum Machines’ OPX+ control platform provided high-precision microwave control essential to the demonstration, enabling stable and efficient qubit manipulation. The OPX+ system reduced overhead and ensured reliability under real-world operating conditions, making it a key component in the system’s performance.
In parallel, SaxonQ announced a sales partnership with Bechtle, one of Europe’s largest IT service providers. Under the agreement, Bechtle will distribute SaxonQ’s quantum systems to industrial partners beginning in April 2025. The collaboration aims to accelerate the practical adoption of quantum technologies in fields such as AI, energy systems, and logistics. SaxonQ’s hardware, which is compact, robust, and designed for mobility, is suited for early integration in production and research environments.
This dual milestone—technical demonstration and market access—marks a step toward broader adoption of NV-center quantum computing platforms and supports the growing ecosystem for applied quantum technologies in Europe.
Read more about the technical demonstration in a post on the SaxonQ website here and also another post on the Quantum Machines website here. Read more about SaxonQ’s Bechtle partnership here.
April 9, 2025
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