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IonQ Receives Regulatory Approval to Complete Acquisition of SkyWater Technology
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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
Quantum computing company IonQ has received regulatory approval for its acquisition of semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology. The move signals a strategic push towards vertical integration to secure and control the manufacturing of its quantum processing units.
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Quantum hardware is moving from R&D to manufacturing scale. Leading players are now buying their own foundries, which means you can no longer compete just on design if you rely on a shared fabrication plant.
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