Multiverse Computing, a quantum computing solutions company, recently announced that it is working in tandem with Bosch on a project that aims to leverage quantum computing to develop a virtual imitation or a “digital twin” of a factory at the Bosch Automotive Electronics plant in Madrid. The project aims to leverage data to analyse and assess the quality and performance of individual equipment along with production processes to improve the quality control standards and enhance the overall efficiency of the facility, including energy and waste management.
“The collaboration with Multiverse is focused on improving the productivity and competitiveness of our factory by researching the use of quantum and quantum-inspired machine learning tools, aligned with our global Smart Factory strategy. We have a great expectation about the results of the algorithms development using our Big Data and about to spread this knowledge within Bosch organisation,” said Carlos Conde, Technical Vice President of the Bosch factory in Madrid.
“We are excited to team with Bosch to take their connected factory strategy to the quantum level,” commented Enrique Lizaso Olmos, CEO of Multiverse Computing. “This is one of the first applications of quantum computing with a digital twin. We believe it will provide a whole new level of insight and advantage to Bosch’s manufacturing operations.”
“This latest Multiverse partnership once again demonstrates the ability for quantum computing to offer real value to companies now, as well as shows the increasing versatility of our solutions,” Lizaso added.
The companies enunciated that they predicted the results of the current testing phase, which also includes the development and execution of customised quantum and quantum-inspired algorithms for the Madrid facility should arrive in the latter half of 2022, with potential applications for integration in a production environment across Bosch manufacturing facilities to follow later. Up until now, the industry 4.0 applications across Bosch plants have generated over 120,000 connected machines and more than 250,000 devices and boosted productivity by up to 25 per cent.
