Microsoft And AkzoNobel Develop A Virtual Lab To Accelerate Innovation
AkzoNobel and Microsoft are teaming up to develop a virtual lab to conduct experiments using quantum computing and other Microsoft Azure cloud services.
Microsoft has decided to team up with AkzoNobel, a paint sales and manufacturing company, to test how quantum computing can help accelerate the development of high-performance paints and coatings and improve their sustainability.
Experts from both companies will develop a virtual lab to conduct experiments in the Microsoft Azure cloud. This will explore possibilities to help create more advanced and sustainable products.
Klaas Kruithof, Chief Technology Officer at AkzoNobel says: “This is a really exciting partnership that has the potential to be truly groundbreaking.” He adds, “We are incredibly proud to partner with Microsoft and investigate how we can take our digital research to a new dimension. Innovation requires collaboration and this is a fantastic way to continue to push the boundaries so that we can make a sustainable and lasting difference for our customers and the planet.”
On his part, Dr Matthias Troyer, Azure Quantum Program Scientist at Microsoft, explains, “The promise of quantum computing and other Azure services to accelerate chemistry and materials problem solving – and their associated workloads – is immense. We are thrilled to partner with AkzoNobel to drive new value and deliver world-changing impact.”
