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QuantumDiamonds plans EUR 152 million Munich chip inspection plant

Munich spinout QuantumDiamonds announced a EUR 152 million plan to build the first dedicated factory for quantum diamond based chip inspection tools. It is part funded by German federal and Bavarian state money, with the first section due to open in late 2026.

Verified Editor-read QuantumDiamonds press release, 15 December 2025

What it does not test. It does not establish that construction has started or that the public funding share has cleared state aid review.

How this item counts. This item is dated before the index starts on 1 January 2026, so it does not count in the European Sovereignty Index.

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