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GlobalWafers (6488:TT) continues to expand the application landscape of its advanced materials technologies. Leveraging decades of experience in manufacturing ultrapure silicon materials for the semiconductor industry, the company is playing a critical role in the development of quantum technology. Its Danish subsidiary, Topsil GlobalWafers A/S (Topsil), has maintained long-term investment in ultrapure Float Zone (FZ) silicon material technologies, actively supporting the advancement of next-generation quantum applications.
The promises and demands of Quantum
Quantum technology is widely regarded as a disruptive and transformative technology, with the potential to deliver major breakthroughs in high-performance computing, precision sensing, and secure communications. Its impact is expected to extend across a wide range of applications, including medicine, cybersecurity and defense, machine learning, and climate modelling. However, the realization of quantum technology is highly dependent on materials of exceptional purity and precision, as even the smallest impurity can significantly affect device performance. Through continuous innovation and rigorous quality standards, GlobalWafers has built deep expertise in ultrapure silicon material processing and successfully extended this technological advantage into the quantum domain. The ultrapure FZ silicon wafer platform provided by its subsidiary, Topsil, offers high stability and low defect characteristics, delivering an indispensable material foundation for quantum devices.
Becoming an integrated part of the Quantum ecosystem
In terms of industry collaboration, Topsil has actively engaged in the global quantum ecosystem for many years, establishing strong partnerships with leading international technology companies, academic research institutions, and innovative startups. Through these sustained efforts, Topsil has progressively strengthened its position as a trusted partner in the field of quantum materials. Over the past two years, Topsil’s technological achievements have attracted significant attention. Several Danish government ministers have visited the company for in-depth exchanges, and in 2025, the Danish King expressed strong interest in Topsil’s Float Zone silicon material technology during European Quantum Technologies Conference, the largest quantum technology event in Europe. In 2025, Topsil’s Chief Technology Officer was also elected to the board of Danish Quantum Community (DQC), Denmark’s national non-profit organization dedicated to connecting stakeholders and advancing the overall development of the Danish quantum ecosystem.
Study evaluating Topsil’s FZ silicon for quantum published in Nature
As quantum computing and quantum sensing technologies continue to move from research laboratories toward real-world deployment, qubit stability and scalability have emerged as two of the most critical technological challenges. The ultrapure silicon materials provided by GlobalWafers are helping the industry achieve breakthroughs in these areas. In November 2025, a study incorporating intrinsic Float Zone (FZ) silicon material supplied by Topsil was published in Nature, the world’s most authoritative scientific journal. The study demonstrated record-high coherence times when silicon material from GlobalWafers was applied in superconducting qubits.
Chairperson of GlobalWafers, Doris Hsu, stated:“Through deep collaboration with leading research institutions and technology companies, the technological potential of quantum innovation is increasingly being translated into real-world applications and tangible business opportunities, with related market demand continuing to grow year by year. Looking ahead, GlobalWafers will continue to leverage its global manufacturing footprint, advanced materials R&D capabilities, and strong industry partnerships to deepen its commitment to emerging technologies, including power electronics, advanced computing, and quantum technologies, providing critical material support for the development of global industries.”