AIST and Bluefors Sign MOU for Development of Next-Generation Dilution Refrigerator Technology

On December 10, 2024, the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) and Bluefors signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen collaboration for the industrialization of quantum technology. By integrating the evaluation testbed and large-scale quantum computer system technology of the Global Research and Development Center for Business by Quantum-AI technology (G-QuAT) with Bluefors’ cryogen-free dilution refrigerator technology, the two organizations will comprehensively collaborate on developing next-generation large-scale cryogen-free dilution refrigerators, including the development of internal components and materials.

Bluefors’ Chief Technology Officer Dr. David Gunnarsson said, “With an already excellent collaboration between AIST and Bluefors, we have established a Memorandum of Understanding between our two parties. Strengthening cryogenic infrastructure is an important step in the industrialization of quantum technology. We see a great opportunity for collaboration under this MOU, and look forward to working on solutions that take the next steps towards large-scale quantum computation.”

Dr. Kazuya Masu, Director of the G-QuAT Center, stated: “Through collaboration with Bluefors, the development of large dilution refrigerators, which are essential for the integration of current mainstream superconducting quantum computers, is being accelerated. As a result, we expect this to lead to the growth of the quantum industry and the strengthening of the supply chain in quantum computing.”