IonQ and Synopsys demonstrated that integrating quantum algorithms accelerates complex computer-aided engineering simulations. Their joint research showed a hybrid quantum-classical approach reduced processing times for industrial designs by up to 14.6%.
A simulation typically requiring seven days on a classical supercomputer could be completed about one day faster. The research utilized IonQ's Forte quantum computer. It earned a Best Paper Award at the IEEE Quantum Week 2026 conference. This collaboration showcases quantum computing's potential to address computational bottlenecks in product design and development.