Over the past century, quantum physics has evolved from abstract thought experiments to real-world technologies reshaping how we compute, communicate, and measure the world around us.
At FEMTOPRINT, we’re not just watching history unfold — we’re building it, one glass microstructure at a time.
1925: The Birth of Quantum Thinking
The mid-1920s marked the dawn of quantum mechanics. Names like Einstein, Bohr, and Schrödinger weren’t just scientists — they were revolutionaries. They challenged classical physics, proposing that particles could act like waves, and that certainty was replaced by probabilities. A bold new vision of reality began to take shape.
1950s: From Theory to Technology
Out of quantum theory came the transistor — the tiny invention that launched the information age. With it came modern electronics, and a pathway to computing as we know it.
1980s: Enter Quantum Computing
As the digital world accelerated, scientists imagined what could happen if we harnessed quantum principles directly. The result? Early designs for quantum computers that could solve problems no classical computer ever could.
2000s: Quantum for Security
The early 21st century saw the first real-world application of quantum in cybersecurity. Quantum key distribution promised virtually unbreakable encryption, opening a new era of secure communication.
2017: FEMTOPRINT Builds the First Glass Ion Traps
While many were still theorizing, FEMTOPRINT brought quantum into the physical world. We produced our first 3D glass ion traps, enabling scalable and stable platforms for ion-based quantum computing.
This wasn’t just a prototype. It was a signal: that quantum hardware was ready to move out of the lab and into scalable manufacturing.
2025: A Global Milestone
The United Nations has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology — a celebration of a century of groundbreaking ideas and a call to shape the next quantum century.
At FEMTOPRINT, we’re proud to be part of this moment — not just reflecting on the past, but shaping the future.
What We Build for the Quantum Age
FEMTOPRINT SA is a Swiss-based quantum hardware enabler. Using our proprietary 3D laser microfabrication platform, we transform pure glass into precise, monolithic microstructures — no cleanrooms, no bonding, no compromises.
We support quantum innovators with:
Whether you’re designing the next quantum processor or developing high-precision sensing devices, our technology is the backbone that makes your concepts manufacturable.
Contact us, today.
