IBM links two cryogenic quantum modules in step toward 2029 goal

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IBM Connects Its First Modular Cryogenic Systems in Milestone Toward Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computing

August 19, 2026 6:00 AM EDT

New cryogenic quantum fridges designed to link hundreds of quantum chips. Cooled to below 15 millikelvin, more than 180 times colder than deep space, the build out marks a step forward in the engineering required for future quantum computers.Advances IBM's quantum roadmap to deliver the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer in 2029.

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