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IBM agrees to acquire HRL Laboratories and adds silicon-spin qubits

2026-07-23

IBM agrees to acquire HRL Laboratories and adds silicon-spin qubits
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Published: 23 July 2026. IBM signed a definitive agreement to acquire Boeing- and GM-owned HRL Laboratories. HRL brings silicon-spin qubits, quantum sensing, materials, cryogenics, control electronics and packaging. Financial terms were not disclosed; closing is expected by the end of Q3, subject to approvals.

Why it matters: IBM is adding a second qubit modality alongside superconducting circuits, reducing technology-path risk and linking research to its planned quantum foundry. Impact: The deal could accelerate scalable manufacturing, sensing and hybrid architectures, but IBM’s roadmap performance remains prospective. IBM · a report

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