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2021: Creation of a consortium for the introduction of quantum technologies in industry
In mid-June 2021 BMW , together with,, BASF,, Boehringer Ingelheim,, Bosch, and Infineon Merck Munich Re SAP Siemens created Volkswagen Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC), whose members intend to develop a large number of examples for use in industry to create demand for. According to quantum computing QUTAC, this will accelerate the development of technology in and. Germany To Europe
AWS supports the ideas of BMW and, through its Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab, will provide every support in this matter and provide participants with loans to use Amazon Braket, a development environment for testing and creating quantum algorithms.
BMW said it has identified about 50 applications of quantum computing in which they can be used with potential benefits in the future. The company decided to focus on 4 key areas:
- optimization of sensors required for autonomous driving;
- Simulate material deformation during manufacturing
- Optimization of pre-production configurations
- machine learning for automated quality assessment.
QUTAC promotes the scope for commercial use of this technology that member companies need. Thus, they create industrial demand: The consortium includes a wide range of German economies - thus, projects are developed and tested within the consortium, which are decisive for entire industries. Due to its orientation, QUTAC occupies an important place in the existing field of institutions related to quantum technologies.
The current 10-member membership allows pragmatic exchanges of views and quick decisions for practical solutions in the short to medium term. The results should benefit all participants in the ecosystem. In its policy paper, QUTAC defines concrete steps: First, it is necessary to determine the need for quantum computing in the German economy in order to create the basis for an intersectoral portfolio. Currently, possible areas are being identified and their potential for industrial implementation is being assessed. The results are published on the official website at www.qutac.de.
In the automotive sector, quantum computing offers automakers the opportunity to solve the problems of complex optimization in their production, research of materials and support for unmanned driving. Speaking in June 2021, Oliver Tzipse, chairman of the board of BMW, said:
 | Quantum computing is one of the most promising technologies of the future and can revolutionize various applications - from the study of a variety of materials to full automated driving. |  |
Discussing the new initiative, Peter Lenert, BMW Group Research vice president of new technologies, said:
| | The technological landscape in quantum computing is just beginning to take shape. Different firms and research institutes have adopted a variety of approaches. By launching our innovative approach, we hope to take advantage of additional opportunities that are beyond the control of the standard tender. | |
In July 19, 2021, the BMW Group holding, together with Amazon Web Services (hereinafter AWS), launched a quantum computing competition, which invites researchers and various startups to present innovative quantum algorithms to solve specific industrial problems.
Bill Wass, vice president of engineering at AWS, said:
| | We launched Amazon Braket and assembled a team of experts at Amazon Quantum Solutions Lab to promote advanced research in quantum computing and help enterprises prepare for a quantum future. Quantum computing is at an early stage, but its long-term impact promises to be transformative for many industries. | |
Registration for participation in the competition begins on July 19, 2021, and the deadline for submitting applications will be September 24, 2021, after which the participants will be considered and evaluated by a group of experts. The final event will be held in December 2021, when the best participants will have the opportunity to present their ideas to the expert jury.
BMW reported that the winners of the competition will receive a contract from the BMW Group, and will also participate in the implementation of relevant pilot projects.[1][2][3]
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