ColdQuanta acquires firm, releases first cold-atom quantum computer

BOULDER — It’s a big week for Boulder-based quantum-technology company ColdQuanta Inc. as the firm is acquiring Chicago quantum software developer Super.tech Labs Inc., a move that paves the way for a ColdQuanta outpost in the Windy City, and beta launching Hilbert, which the company boasts is the world’s first gate-based cold-atom quantum computer.

“The quantum industry is experiencing tremendous growth as hardware and software solutions begin to take root in the real world,” ColdQuanta CEO Scott Faris said in the release. “Since its launch, Super.tech has been recognized as an innovator in quantum software and benchmarking. The combination of Super.tech’s…