AkzoNobel and Microsoft Partner Up

AkzoNobel and Microsoft Partnership AkzoNobel and Microsoft have joined forces to explore how quantum computing can help accelerate the development of high-performance and more sustainable paints and coatings. Scientists from both organizations will work together to ultimately create a virtual laboratory. The aim will be to conduct experiments using quantum computing and other Microsoft Azure cloud services. Quantum chemical computing has the ability to simulate chemical reactions at an unprecedented level of accuracy. Microsoft and AkzoNobel will jointly explore how this can contribute to creating more advanced and sustainable products through collaborative experimentation and development. AkzoNobel Chief Technology Officer KlaasKruithof said, "This is an exciting partnership with real breakthrough potential. We are incredibly proud to partner with Microsoft and explore how we can take our digital research to a new dimension. Innovation requires collaboration, and this is a great way to continue pushing boundaries so we can create sustainable and lasting impact for our customers and our planet." Dr. Matthias Troyer, Distinguished Scientist in Microsoft's Azure Quantum program, adds: "The promise of quantum computing and other Azure services to accelerate the solution of chemistry and materials problems and associated workloads is very large. We are excited to partner with AkzoNobel to create new value and drive impact that transforms the world." Quantum chemistry offers game-changing industrial applications and opportunities. It can help overcome many of the practical limitations associated with traditional laboratory methods, such as raw material availability, physical equipment capacity constraints, toxicity and environmental conditions. As a result, it can significantly reduce the time needed to make products more sustainable, find substitute content to replace scarce raw materials, or develop new functionalities. AkzoNobel Research and Development Technology Director Pim Koeckhoven explained, "Combining our pioneering product development history with Microsoft's cloud and quantum computing expertise represents another significant step forward in the digitalization of our research. "Until now, the quality of traditional computer simulations depended on the task. Microsoft's Azure Quantum system offers incredible opportunities for us to take our research into an entirely new digital realm and accelerate the development of novel catalysts and chemical reactions." SOURCE