Quantum Brilliance has launched the world’s first commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne to mass-produce ultra-pure diamonds for room-temperature quantum computing and sensing, marking a major step toward real-world quantum applications.
In a global first, Quantum Brilliance (QB) has inaugurated a commercial Quantum Diamond Foundry in Melbourne, enabling large-scale production of quantum-grade synthetic diamonds designed for practical quantum technologies.
These engineered diamonds contain precisely controlled nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres, tiny atomic defects that can trap and manipulate electrons to function as qubits — the fundamental units of quantum information.
The new facility, supported by $31 million in funding from the Allan and Albanese Labour Governments, will produce diamonds capable of operating qubits at room temperature. This removes the need for bulky cryogenic cooling systems, a major barrier to commercial adoption of quantum computing.
“We’re turning quantum from an experiment into an industry,” said Marcus Doherty from Quantum Brilliance.
Unlike conventional quantum processors, QB’s diamond-based qubits can be integrated into compact and portable devices. Potential applications include GPS-independent navigation for aerospace, advanced neurological research tools, and technologies supporting renewable-energy infrastructure.
The initiative positions Australia as a leading hub for scalable quantum innovation, accelerating the transition of quantum science from research labs to real-world deployment.
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