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NVIDIA Powers Japan’s ABCI-Q Supercomputer for Quantum Research

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Monday, March 18, 2024

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC—NVIDIA today announced that Japan’s new ABCI-Q supercomputer — designed to advance the nation’s quantum computing initiative — will be powered by NVIDIA platforms for accelerated and quantum computing.

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SAN JOSE, Calif., March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GTC—NVIDIA today announced that Japan’s new ABCI-Q supercomputer — designed to advance the nation’s quantum computing initiative — will be powered by NVIDIA platforms for accelerated and quantum computing.
The high-performance, scalable system is integrated with NVIDIA® CUDA-Q ™, an open-source hybrid quantum computing platform with powerful simulation tools and capabilities to program hybrid quantum-classical systems.
“Researchers need high-performance simulation to tackle the most difficult problems in quantum computing,” said Tim Costa, director of high performance computing and quantum computing at NVIDIA.
“The NVIDIA CUDA-Q platform and NVIDIA H100 will help these scientists pursue the next frontiers of quantum computing research.”
ABCI-Q is part of Japan’s quantum technology innovation strategy, which aims to create new opportunities for businesses and society to benefit from quantum technology, including through research in AI, energy and biology.

Japanese joint research group win Prime Minister's Award with ultra high-performance computing platform using jointly developed 64-qubit quantum computer

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Friday, March 15, 2024

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The platform leverages Japan's second domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer, which has been offered on the cloud since October 2023 to promote its use for commercial industrial research and development, and jointly developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN based on the know-how for the development of the first domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer released in March 2023 by the joint research group.

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The platform leverages Japan's second domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer, which has been offered on the cloud since October 2023 to promote its use for commercial industrial research and development, and jointly developed by Fujitsu and RIKEN based on the know-how for the development of the first domestically-made 64-qubit superconducting quantum computer released in March 2023 by the joint research group.
The research group offered Japan's first superconducting quantum computer under a joint research agreement for non-commercial use for the purpose of promoting and developing research and development in quantum computation and other fields.
RIKEN and Fujitsu also unveiled Japan's second superconducting quantum computer, based on the technology of the first superconducting quantum computer, on the cloud for industrial research and development in 2021, two and a half years after they established the RIKEN RQC-Fujitsu Collaboration Center.
RIKEN and Fujitsu's superconducting quantum computer is provided as part of a hybrid quantum computing platform that also supports Fujitsu's 40-qubit quantum simulator, which remains one of the largest scale simulators in the world.

Quantum computer sources majority of components from Japanese makers

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

(SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University.

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(SEC) today announced the successful development of Japan's third superconducting quantum computer (1) installed at Osaka University.
For the new quantum computer, the research team sourced more domestically manufactured components (excluding the refrigerator).
The research team confirmed that the new quantum computer, including its components, provides sufficient performance and will utilize the computer as a test bed for components made in Japan.
JPMXS 0118068682) and "Development of quantum software by intelligent quantum system design and its applications' (Team leader: Keisuke Fujii; Grant No.

Vesica AI Selected as Winner of Inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Program

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

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SINGAPORE, Dec 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Vesica AI, a promising medical startup company, has been selected as the winner of the inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Program (OAIP).

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SINGAPORE, Dec 7, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Vesica AI, a promising medical startup company, has been selected as the winner of the inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Program (OAIP).
(From left) Olympus Corporation Asia Pacific CEO Marc Radatt, Vesica AI Co-founder, CMO, and CTO Atsushi Ikeda, Vesica AI CEO Albert Liu
Olympus Corporation (Olympus), a global MedTech company committed to making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling, partnered with MedTech Innovator Asia Pacific, the industry's largest healthcare accelerator, to launch and facilitate the OAIP which ran throughout 2023.
As the winning innovator, Vesica AI will receive grant funding of $75,000 as well as an exclusive mentorship program with key thought leaders from Olympus.
They presented strongly, and through this process, we are delighted to have selected Vesica AI as the inaugural winner of the Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation program.

ITRI's VLSI TSA Symposium to Kick Off in April 2024

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Monday, December 11, 2023

HSINCHU, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will host the 2024 International VLSI Symposium on Technology, Systems and Applications ( VLSI TSA ) from April 22 to 25, 2024 at the Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu, Taiwan.

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HSINCHU, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) will host the 2024 International VLSI Symposium on Technology, Systems and Applications ( VLSI TSA ) from April 22 to 25, 2024 at the Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu, Taiwan.
The 2024 VLSI TSA incorporates an in-person symposium and on-demand video presentations after the physical event.
The in-person symposium with technical presentation will be held on April 22–25, 2024 at the Ambassador Hotel Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Following the physical event, the symposium will provide on-demand video presentations for registered attendees for one month.

QIAGEN launches complete Sample to Insight workflow for microbiome research

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Venlo, the Netherlands, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIAGEN (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the launch of the Microbiome WGS SeqSets, a comprehensive Sample to Insight workflow designed to provide an easy-to-use solution that maximizes efficiency and reproducibility in microbiome research.

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Venlo, the Netherlands, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIAGEN (NYSE: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced the launch of the Microbiome WGS SeqSets, a comprehensive Sample to Insight workflow designed to provide an easy-to-use solution that maximizes efficiency and reproducibility in microbiome research.
Gaining prominence in recent years, microbiome research explores the relationships between microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi and viruses, and their hosts.
“Our Microbiome WGS SeqSets provide a complete Sample to Insight solution that combines our industry-leading extraction technology with easy-to-use downstream NGS library preparation and intuitive bioinformatics.
More information on the Sample to Insight workflow for microbiome researchers can be found here: https://www.qiagen.com/applications/microbiome/workflow

AIST to Hold 5th RD20 Conference on Oct. 4-6 in Fukushima, Renewable Energy Frontier

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development. The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.

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TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development.
The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.
The 5th RD20 consists of the following sessions.

AIST to Hold 5th RD20 Conference on Oct. 4-6 in Fukushima, Renewable Energy Frontier

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Monday, September 25, 2023

TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development. The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.

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TOKYO, Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (hereinafter referred to as "AIST") based in Tokyo will hold an international conference, "The 5th RD20," from Wednesday, October 4, to Friday, October 6, 2023 in Fukushima, a frontier for renewable energy development.
The conference is part of Tokyo GX Week organized by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Online participation in the conference including on-demand viewing is available.
The 5th RD20 consists of the following sessions.

MHIET to Install 100% Hydrogen Engine Generator Set for In-house Evaluation

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

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- MHIET will conduct a technical evaluation of 500kW, 6-cyl 100% hydrogen engine

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- MHIET will conduct a technical evaluation of 500kW, 6-cyl 100% hydrogen engine
- Installing a 100% hydrogen engine generator set and hydrogen supply facility within Sagamihara Plant for evaluation, MHIET aims to help carbon neutrality through marketing its products
TOKYO, July 6, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd. (MHIET), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has been developing hydrogen combustion engines referred to in its roadmap to carbon neutrality(1) and generator set for commercialization as one product that supports MHI Group's MISSION NET ZERO declaration.
The hydrogen engine generator set as well as hydrogen supply facility will be installed within its Sagamihara Plant, and construction work for the supply facility has begun first.
The facility depressurizes the high-pressure hydrogen gas brought in by hydrogen trailers and supplies the hydrogen gas to the generator set.
The technical evaluation of the hydrogen engine generator set is planned to start in FY2024.

Tohoku University and NEC start joint research on computer systems using a newly developed 8-qubit quantum annealing machine

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023

The 8-qubit quantum annealing machine used in this research has been newly developed using superconducting technology paired with ParityQC Architecture(1).

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The 8-qubit quantum annealing machine used in this research has been newly developed using superconducting technology paired with ParityQC Architecture(1).
In the current joint research, the 8-qubit quantum annealing machine based on superconducting parametrons developed by NEC and AIST will be made available to Tohoku University via the Internet.
As part of this joint research, Tohoku University and NEC will utilize both the quantum annealing machine and the simulated quantum annealing machine (NEC Vector Annealing) that runs on the vector supercomputer "SX Aurora TSUBASA"(9) installed at Tohoku University to leverage the features of both the quantum annealing machine and the simulated quantum annealing machine(10).
In addition to the simulated quantum annealing machine installed at Tohoku University, NEC and Tohoku University will also use the quantum annealing machine installed at AIST via the Internet.