From Foundry to Full Stack: Why IonQ Bought SkyWater

<p>This episode discusses SkyWater Technologies, the only US-owned pure play foundry, and its recent acquisition by quantum computing company IonQ. Join James Sanders and Dylan McGrath as they explore SkyWater&#39;s history as a company and how it&#39;s carved out a niches in aerospace and quantum computing applications. The acquisition by IonQ raises questions about potential conflicts of interest, as the discussion examines whether this deal changes SkyWater&#39;s status from pure-play foundry to integrated device manufacturer, and what alternatives quantum competitors might have for manufacturing services. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#techinsights #TechPodcast #SemiconductorPodcast #IndustryPodcast #ChipObserver #ChipInsider #B2BPodcast #EngineeringPodcast #SkyWater #IonQ #pureplay #foundry #JamesSanders #DylanMcGrath</p>