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Feb 16, 2026 13 min

From Foundry to Full Stack: Why IonQ Bought SkyWater

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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's history as a company and how it'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's status from pure-play foundry to integrated device manufacturer, and what alternatives quantum competitors might have for manufacturing services. #techinsights #TechPodcast #SemiconductorPodcast #IndustryPodcast #ChipObserver #ChipInsider #B2BPodcast #EngineeringPodcast #SkyWater #IonQ #pureplay #foundry #JamesSanders #DylanMcGrath

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