Q.ANT unveils second generation NPU 2 photonic processor for AI and HPC
German photonics firm Q.ANT unveiled its second generation NPU 2 photonic processor, a 19 inch rack server claimed to cut energy use up to 30 times versus conventional systems. Orders are open now, with customer shipments due in the first half of 2026.
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