The MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI), Canada’s largest electronic systems R&D center, has announced a significant expansion into quantum superconductive chip manufacturing. This strategic move positions C2MI as a key facilitatorin the global quantum ecosystem, bridging the gap between prototype development and low-volume production of superconducting quantum technologies. Central to this initiative is the acquisition of the Advanced Quantum Cluster PVD System from Angstrom Engineering.
The Angstrom Engineering Advanced Quantum Cluster PVD System installed at C2MI enables sequential fabrication of superconducting quantum chips under ultra-high vacuum conditions.
Designed and manufactured in Canada, the Angstrom Advanced Quantum Cluster PVD System provides an integrated vacuum environment for multiple thin-film processing steps. The system includes a sputtering chamber, an ultra-high vacuum tilted e-beam evaporator for aluminum Josephson junction deposition, dual oxidation chambers, and an ion milling preparation module. In-situ metrology and analysis tools further enable precise control of fabrication. These capabilities are essential for producing highly reliable superconducting quantum components, including Josephson junctions, which form the basis of many quantum processors.
The tool will be the centerpiece of a newly dedicated superconducting quantum chip fabrication area within C2MI’s world-class infrastructure, already home to more than $175 million in advanced MEMS and semiconductor packaging equipment. The facility supports over 250 researchers from industry and academia who collaborate on product development across diverse sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, clean technology, and quantum technologies.
According to C2MI, the new platform will accelerate the commercialization of quantum devices in Canada and foster collaborative innovation among its nearly 400 partner organizations. The center plays a crucial role in Canada’s quantum supply chain by providing cutting-edge infrastructure, specialized talent, and processes tailored to industrial production.
“The acquisition of this Advanced Quantum Cluster PVD System is the cornerstone of our mission to lead innovation in superconducting quantum chips manufacturing,” said Marie-Josée Turgeon, C2MI’s CEO. “By integrating this equipment into our quantum facility within the already existing and thriving infrastructure dedicated to MEMS and advanced packaging, we are creating unparalleled opportunities for innovation while enabling the development of next-generation quantum technologies that will provide a greater global impact”, she added.
Stan Amyotte of Angstrom Engineering added: “We are proud to embark on a new Canadian project in partnership with C2MI, a groundbreaking endeavor that will be instrumental in propelling domestic quantum computing capabilities to the next frontier. Leveraging our extensive experience in automation, proven radial cluster manufacturing methodologies from global deployments, and deep expertise in quantum-focused systems, we are confident in ensuring the resounding success of this pivotal initiative.”
C2MI enables companies of all sizes to bring concepts from prototyping to market launch while maintaining full ownership of intellectual property. The Center’s unique public-private-academic model continues to serve as a benchmark for accelerating the commercialization of digital technology in Canada.
About the MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI)
C2MI is Canada’s largest electronic systems research and development center and a global reference point in the development and commercialization of components essential to digital technologies. Backed by a $175M world-class infrastructure and nearly 400 partner organizations, C2MI serves as a critical bridge between academic research and industrial deployment. Its capabilities span MEMS, advanced semiconductor packaging, quantum devices, compound semiconductors, and printed electronics. With over 250 scientists and fully automated production-scale equipment, C2MI accelerates innovation in diverse sectors including aerospace, energy, health tech, quantum, and clean technologies—while allowing partners to retain full IP ownership. For more information, please click here.
Angstrom Engineering, Inc.
Founded in 1992 and based in Ontario, Canada, Angstrom Engineering is a global leader in thin film deposition equipment and vacuum system design for advanced R&D and quantum device fabrication. The company is renowned for its fully integrated, customizable PVD and e-beam evaporation systems tailored to the unique needs of superconducting and quantum technologies. Angstrom systems are deployed worldwide in national labs, universities, and leading-edge quantum initiatives—combining automation, in-situ metrology, and multi-chamber cluster architecture to enable high-throughput and precision manufacturing of Josephson Junctions and other quantum components. To learn more, please click here.
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