AQT Sets New European Industry Standard: Introducing the “LYNX” Series with Record-Breaking Quantum Volume
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Empowering pioneers, quantum solutions light the path to innovationDriving progress and shaping the future of industriesHarness quantum potential to optimize public services and decision-makingThe first commercial 19-inch rack-mounted quantum computerExperience high-performance hardware to accelerate your projectsProcess your quantum algorithm with our cloud serviceInnsbruck, Austria – The home of ion trap quantum computingMeet the partners fueling our success and shared visionJoin our team and be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking companyThe new quantum computer series LYNX from AQT demonstrates best-in-Europe performance with a quantum volume of 32768 Photo credit: Helene HainzerMay 5th, 2026Innsbruck, Austria – May, 5th 2026 – AQT, the European leader in ion-trap quantum computing, is proud to announce a transformative leap in computational performance. Today, we unveil the LYNX Series, a new generation of 19-inch rack-mounted quantum computers that has officially achieved a record-breaking Quantum Volume (QV) of 32768.The LYNX Series represents the culmination of years of research into high-fidelity gate operations and advanced trapped-ion control. The LYNX Series integrates our proprietary gate developments, significantly reducing the sensitivity to laser frequency noise and laser phase noise and allowing for deeper, more complex circuits than ever before possible in a standard data centre environment.“With the LYNX Series, we aren’t just increasing qubit counts; we are perfecting control and reducing sensitivity,” says Dr. Thomas Monz, CEO of AQT. “Achieving this new Quantum Volume benchmark proves that our trapped-ion architecture is the most viable path for real-world industrial applications, from chemistry to complex logistics.”While qubit count is a frequent headline, Quantum Volume is a more holistic metric that accounts for gate fidelity, connectivity, and hardware stability. By reaching this new QV milestone, the LYNX Series ensures:This launch reinforces AQT’s commitment to European technological leadership. Developed and manufactured in Innsbruck, the LYNX Series provides European industries and research institutions with high-performance quantum assets that guarantee data sovereignty and security. The first units of the LYNX Series are scheduled for availability to select strategic partners in Q4 2026, with wider commercial availability following shortly after.Trapped-ion quantum computer by AQT Foto credit: D. Kühl, AQTAQT is a leading quantum computing hardware company based in Innsbruck, Austria. AQT builds general-purpose quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Focused on standardizing quantum hardware, AQT provides the world’s only rack-mounted quantum computer, bringing the power of the atom into the data centers of tomorrow.Download Press ReleaseDownload imagesFranz Domig Marketing Director +43 720 262627 126 Send e-mailTo download the AQT logo in various formats, along with additional images, please visit the following page. 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