Where it fits in a quantum computer
NEDO selected IHI, Taiyo Nippon Sanso (now Nippon Sanso) and AIST in Aug 2025 to develop a 10,000-physical-qubit-class cooling system for superconducting quantum computers over FY2025–2027. IHI leads the system and is developing a few-kelvin turbo-type refrigeration cycle based on the cryogenic rotating machinery it has supplied to CERN and ITER.
What the evidence establishes
Quantum-computing evidenceDisclosed: IHI’s Aug 27, 2025 release describes its role in the NEDO cooling project for superconducting quantum computers.
An explicit quantum-computing product, design-in, supply role, program or partnership, such as a part sold for quantum computers or a named quantum-computer customer. For a maker, it means the company’s own quantum computers or processors. This does not establish revenue, market share, volumes or future sourcing.
| Component role | Turbo refrigerator R&D for quantum-computer cooling |
|---|---|
| Evidence | Disclosed: IHI’s Aug 27, 2025 release describes its role in the NEDO cooling project for superconducting quantum computers. |
| How we know | Disclosed The company’s own filing, release, annual report, product page or investor record describes the quantum-computing role. Where customers are unnamed, the listing says so. |
| Primary source | IHI — supporting disclosure Company or official disclosure; vendor claims are attributed to their source. |
| Checked | . This is the research review date, not the source publication or quote time. |
Keep in perspective
This is a government-funded development project with no product, customer or revenue yet. A turbo refrigeration stage would replace the illustrated pulse tube and compressor rather than match either part.
Diversified business exposure. This describes the breadth or role of the business; it is not an investment rating. A quantum-computing product, design-in or partnership does not by itself establish material quantum revenue, market share, or future returns.
Connections to the assembly
This company is mapped at sector level. The reviewed evidence does not establish a direct match to a specific illustrated part. Explore cryocoolers & helium for the broader relationship.
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