On October 8, 2024, attocube systems AG was honored with the prestigious Quantum Effects Award, recognizing their groundbreaking contributions to bridging traditional and quantum technologies. This award celebrates innovations that drive the commercial use of quantum technologies, and attocube was specifically recognized in the category of ‘Quantum Communication & Networks’ for its attoCMC system, a key advancement for industrial quantum applications.

Photon-based quantum technologies face a critical challenge: the need for cryogenic cooling to generate, control, and utilize quantum states. The quantum industry, however, struggles with a significant gap between the commercial cryogenic solutions currently available and the needs of this rapidly expanding sector. Scalable, affordable systems with low energy consumption, mobility, and transportability are essential for advancing quantum technologies in industrial applications.

attocube’s CMC (Compact Mobile Cryogenics) line addresses this need by offering the first ultra-compact, autonomous 19” cryostat system. This innovative system combines high efficiency with mobility, making it a game-changer for quantum technology users. Peter Kraemer, CEO of attocube systems AG, expressed the company's excitement: “We are delighted to receive this award. It confirms our ability to fast-track innovation and commercialization across the emerging quantum supply chain. Our longstanding experience and collaboration with academia, industry, and government have enabled an agile, user-oriented development approach, ensuring the fast and successful market launch of this product.”

The attoCMC system stands out as the world's first and only cryogenic system operating with a low power consumption of just 1 kW, maintaining a base temperature of 2.3 K without requiring cooling water or additional laboratory infrastructure. This breakthrough frees users from previous limitations in space and energy costs, making advanced quantum technology accessible to a wider range of industries and researchers.

Image: attocube systems AG was honored with the prestigious Quantum Effects Award. Credit: attocube