Unlocking Quantum Scalability: The Role of Quantum Design and Manufacturing (QDM) and Semiconductor Synergies

9:30 am - 10:00 am

As quantum computing transitions from laboratory research to industrial application, the global ecosystem faces critical bottlenecks in hardware scalability, precision manufacturing, and seamless integration with existing High-Performance Computing (HPC) environments. This presentation explores how the Quantum Design and Manufacturing (QDM) model addresses these challenges by applying world-class manufacturing principles to ultra-precise quantum infrastructure.

By bringing measurement and control electronics, cryogenic machinery, and advanced machining under one roof, the QDM approach provides custom-tailored, end-to-end turnkey quantum systems. A key focus of this session will be the crucial synergy between the semiconductor industry and quantum hardware development. As the demand for scalable quantum processing units (QPUs) and sophisticated cryogenic control electronics grows, leveraging advanced semiconductor manufacturing expertise becomes paramount.

Drawing on SDT’s experience in developing South Korea’s first commercial full-stack quantum computer, this session will highlight how bridging manufacturing excellence with quantum physics accelerates commercialization. Furthermore, it will outline opportunities for strategic partnerships, demonstrating how semiconductor ecosystem players and strategic investors can actively participate in building the robust hardware infrastructure required for the next generation of computing.

Featured Speakers

Jiwon

Jiwon Yune

Founder and CEO, SDT Inc.

Jiwon Yune is the Founder and CEO of SDT Inc., a premier quantum technology company that has successfully developed South Korea's first commercial full-stack quantum computer. From an early interest in the natural sciences, Jiwon began his quantum journey at MIT, conducting research across diverse quantum computing platforms while pursuing degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering. After contributing to quantum technology development at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), he founded SDT in 2017. His vision was to build the company he believed the industry needed—one capable of turning South Korea's world-class manufacturing strength into a decisive advantage the global quantum industry had been missing. Today, Jiwon leads SDT in pioneering the global quantum ecosystem through its innovative Quantum Design and Manufacturing (QDM) model. Under his leadership, SDT delivers custom-tailored, ultra-precise hardware infrastructure that integrates seamlessly with existing HPC environments. By bringing measurement and control electronics, cryogenic machinery, and advanced machining under one roof, he is dedicated to removing the bottlenecks between groundbreaking quantum research and real-world industrial deployment.