IonQ and Ansys Achieve Major Quantum Computing Milestone – Demonstrating Quantum Outperforming Classical Computing
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) and Ansys have achieved a significant quantum computing breakthrough, demonstrating superior performance over classical computing in medical device design. Using IonQ's production quantum computer, IonQ Forte, the companies successfully optimized blood pump dynamics with a 12% faster processing speed compared to traditional computing methods.
The quantum-powered simulation handled an impressive 2.6 million vertices and 40 million edges in the analysis of fluid interactions within medical devices. This achievement marks one of the first documented cases where quantum computing outperforms classical methods in a practical application.
The breakthrough leverages IonQ's pioneering quantum optimization method, which has potential applications across various industries, including automotive safety, logistics, supply chain optimization, job shop scheduling, and portfolio optimization.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) e Ansys hanno raggiunto una significativa innovazione nel campo del calcolo quantistico, dimostrando prestazioni superiori rispetto al calcolo classico nella progettazione di dispositivi medici. Utilizzando il computer quantistico di produzione di IonQ, IonQ Forte, le aziende hanno ottimizzato con successo la dinamica delle pompe per il sangue con una velocità di elaborazione superiore del 12% rispetto ai metodi di calcolo tradizionali.
La simulazione potenziata dal quantistico ha gestito un impressionante 2,6 milioni di vertici e 40 milioni di bordi nell'analisi delle interazioni fluidiche all'interno dei dispositivi medici. Questo traguardo segna uno dei primi casi documentati in cui il calcolo quantistico supera i metodi classici in un'applicazione pratica.
Questa innovazione sfrutta il metodo pionieristico di ottimizzazione quantistica di IonQ, che ha potenziali applicazioni in vari settori, tra cui la sicurezza automobilistica, la logistica, l'ottimizzazione della catena di approvvigionamento, la pianificazione di officine e l'ottimizzazione del portafoglio.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) y Ansys han logrado un avance significativo en la computación cuántica, demostrando un rendimiento superior al de la computación clásica en el diseño de dispositivos médicos. Utilizando la computadora cuántica de producción de IonQ, IonQ Forte, las empresas optimizaron con éxito la dinámica de las bombas de sangre con una velocidad de procesamiento un 12% más rápida en comparación con los métodos de computación tradicionales.
La simulación impulsada por cuántica manejó un impresionante 2.6 millones de vértices y 40 millones de aristas en el análisis de interacciones fluidas dentro de los dispositivos médicos. Este logro marca uno de los primeros casos documentados en los que la computación cuántica supera a los métodos clásicos en una aplicación práctica.
El avance aprovecha el método pionero de optimización cuántica de IonQ, que tiene aplicaciones potenciales en diversas industrias, incluyendo la seguridad automotriz, la logística, la optimización de la cadena de suministro, la programación de trabajos y la optimización de carteras.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ)와 Ansys는 의료 기기 설계에서 고전 컴퓨팅보다 우수한 성능을 보여주는 중요한 양자 컴퓨팅 혁신을 달성했습니다. IonQ의 생산 양자 컴퓨터 IonQ Forte를 사용하여, 두 회사는 전통적인 컴퓨팅 방법에 비해 12% 더 빠른 처리 속도로 혈액 펌프 역학을 성공적으로 최적화했습니다.
양자 기반 시뮬레이션은 의료 기기 내 유체 상호작용 분석에서 260만 개의 정점과 4000만 개의 엣지를 처리했습니다. 이 성과는 양자 컴퓨팅이 실제 응용 프로그램에서 고전적인 방법을 초월한 첫 번째 문서화된 사례 중 하나를 나타냅니다.
이 혁신은 IonQ의 선도적인 양자 최적화 방법을 활용하며, 자동차 안전, 물류, 공급망 최적화, 작업 일정 계획 및 포트폴리오 최적화 등 다양한 산업에서의 잠재적인 응용 프로그램을 가지고 있습니다.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) et Ansys ont réalisé une avancée significative dans le domaine de l'informatique quantique, démontrant une performance supérieure à celle de l'informatique classique dans la conception de dispositifs médicaux. En utilisant l'ordinateur quantique de production d'IonQ, IonQ Forte, les entreprises ont réussi à optimiser la dynamique des pompes à sang avec une vitesse de traitement 12% plus rapide par rapport aux méthodes de calcul traditionnelles.
La simulation alimentée par la quantique a géré un impressionnant 2,6 millions de sommets et 40 millions d'arêtes dans l'analyse des interactions fluides au sein des dispositifs médicaux. Cette réalisation marque l'un des premiers cas documentés où l'informatique quantique surpasse les méthodes classiques dans une application pratique.
Cette avancée exploite la méthode pionnière d'optimisation quantique d'IonQ, qui a des applications potentielles dans divers secteurs, y compris la sécurité automobile, la logistique, l'optimisation de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, la planification des tâches et l'optimisation de portefeuille.
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) und Ansys haben einen bedeutenden Durchbruch in der Quantencomputing-Technologie erzielt, indem sie eine überlegene Leistung gegenüber klassischem Computing bei der Gestaltung medizinischer Geräte demonstrierten. Mit dem Produktionsquantencomputer von IonQ, IonQ Forte, gelang es den Unternehmen, die Dynamik von Blutpumpen mit einer 12% schnelleren Verarbeitungsgeschwindigkeit im Vergleich zu traditionellen Rechenmethoden erfolgreich zu optimieren.
Die quantenbasierte Simulation bewältigte beeindruckende 2,6 Millionen Knoten und 40 Millionen Kanten bei der Analyse von Fluidinteraktionen innerhalb medizinischer Geräte. Dieser Erfolg markiert einen der ersten dokumentierten Fälle, in denen Quantencomputing klassische Methoden in einer praktischen Anwendung übertrifft.
Der Durchbruch nutzt IonQs bahnbrechende Methode zur quantitativen Optimierung, die potenzielle Anwendungen in verschiedenen Branchen, einschließlich der Automobilsicherheit, Logistik, Optimierung der Lieferkette, Arbeitsplanung und Portfoliooptimierung, hat.
- First demonstrated quantum advantage over classical computing with 12% faster performance
- Successfully processed complex simulations with 2.6M vertices and 40M edges
- Practical application breakthrough in medical device design
- Versatile quantum optimization method applicable across multiple industries
- performance improvement of only 12% over classical computing
Insights
IonQ's demonstration of quantum advantage in a practical application represents a watershed moment for the quantum computing industry. The 12% performance improvement over classical computing for blood pump simulations may seem modest, but achieving any quantum advantage in real-world applications rather than contrived academic problems is extraordinary.
The technical achievement is particularly impressive considering the complexity - processing 2.6 million vertices and 40 million edges on IonQ's Forte system. This isn't just theoretical quantum supremacy; it's practical quantum advantage for engineering workflows that could save lives through improved medical device design.
What's most compelling is the underlying quantum optimization method's versatility. By demonstrating success in fluid dynamics simulation, IonQ has validated an approach applicable to numerous high-value computational problems across industries. This suggests their quantum advantage will expand as they target additional use cases in logistics, manufacturing, and financial modeling.
For context, many competitors in the quantum space are still focused on proving theoretical advantages or working with highly simplified problems. IonQ has crossed into territory where quantum computing delivers measurable value in existing commercial applications - the holy grail that quantum companies have been pursuing for years.
This breakthrough positions IonQ at the vanguard of commercially viable quantum computing. Demonstrating measurable performance advantages over classical computing in real-world applications is a important validation of IonQ's technology approach and business model.
The collaboration with Ansys, a respected $7+ billion market cap engineering simulation leader, provides exceptional credibility. Rather than pursuing quantum computing in isolation, IonQ is strategically partnering with established enterprise software players who can help bridge quantum capabilities to commercial markets.
The medical device application represents a high-value initial market, but IonQ's mention of applicability across automotive, logistics, supply chain, and financial optimization suggests a substantial addressable market. These are precisely the complex computational problems where even modest performance improvements translate to significant economic value.
While quantum computing remains an emerging technology, this milestone accelerates IonQ's commercialization timeline. By demonstrating tangible advantages in simulation performance today, IonQ strengthens its competitive position against larger rivals who are still primarily focused on academic benchmarks rather than practical business applications.
The company's progress in delivering quantum advantage today, rather than as a distant future promise, significantly de-risks its technology approach and supports potential revenue acceleration as additional practical applications emerge.
The demonstration on an IonQ production system shows
One of the first Ansys LS-DYNA applications explored with IonQ simulates blood pump dynamics to optimize design and improve efficiency by analyzing fluid interactions within medical devices. By running the application on IonQ’s quantum computers, Ansys was able to speed processing performance by up to 12 percent compared to classical computing in the tests.
“This demonstration is a significant achievement for IonQ and the quantum computing industry as a whole,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO, IonQ. “We’re showcasing one of the first cases ever where quantum computing is outperforming key classical methods, demonstrating real-world improvements for practical applications that will grow as our quantum hardware advances.”
By leveraging IonQ’s production quantum computer - IonQ Forte – the hybrid workflow for blood pump design successfully handled up to 2.6 million vertices and 40 million edges – demonstrating a significant improvement in time to solve complex simulations.
The collaboration between IonQ and Ansys underscores the important role of quantum computing in improving mainstream engineering workflows, showcasing how quantum-accelerated high-performance computing can deliver real-world impact today.
Underlying this achievement is a versatile quantum optimization method pioneered by IonQ, which can also be applied to other industrial applications such as automotive safety, logistics & supply chain optimization, job shop scheduling, portfolio optimization, and many more.
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About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in
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