DENVER, Colorado, March 17, 2026 -- Today at the American Physical Society (APS) Global Summit, OXIDE Corporation, a global leader in optical crystals and frequency conversion technology from Japan, and Vexlum, a pioneer in advanced semiconductor lasers with offices in Finland and the United States, have officially entered into a strategic partnership agreement. The collaboration focuses on the development and manufacturing of high-power laser systems designed to overcome primary scaling bottlenecks in the quantum computing and semiconductor industries.

The partnership integrates Vexlum’s proprietary Vertical-External-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser (VECSEL) technology with OXIDE Corporation’s world-renowned frequency conversion expertise. This synergy enables a new class of industrial lasers that provide the industry’s widest and most precise spectrum of wavelengths, offering a level of power and stability that was previously unachievable in compact form factors.

As the quantum race accelerates, the demand for reliable, high-performance ultraviolet (UV) laser systems has reached a critical point. In neutral-atom quantum computers, lasers are essential for cooling, trapping, and controlling the individual atoms that serve as qubits. Specifically, lasers that excite atoms into a Rydberg state are vital for executing quantum gate operations.

A cornerstone of this collaboration is the now commercially available 302 nm laser light source.

“By combining Vexlum’s VECSEL lasers with OXIDE’s exceptional crystal expertise, we are removing the scaling bottlenecks that have hindered quantum and semiconductor sectors,” says Jussi-Pekka Penttinen, CEO and Co-founder of Vexlum. “VXL has been field tested with OXIDE crystals over the last several months to deliver high-power UV output in a compact and reliable system. As a state-of-the-art III-V semiconductor manufacturer, we provide the critical chip technology that enables these laser systems to perform with unmatched precision in the field.”

Beyond quantum computing, the partnership addresses the rigorous demands of semiconductor manufacturing. In this sector, UV lasers provide the fine-tuned precision necessary for inspecting and manufacturing denser chips with increased data capacity. The collaboration aims to provide the reliability required for 24/7 industrial environments, transitioning complex laboratory setups into robust, industrial-grade tools.

Looking forward, OXIDE Corporation and Vexlum will continue to expand their product lineup, pursuing higher output power and a broader range of wavelengths to support various atomic species and operational requirements across the quantum ecosystem.

Both companies are exhibiting their latest technologies at the APS Global Summit 2026 in Denver, Colorado, from March 16 to March 19. For more information, the official announcement can be found on OXIDE Corporation’s website.