AI and Quantum Computing

🏆 Ranked #1 in Optical Instrument Manufacturing — U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022, 2026. California’s 104 optical instrument plants are not just a manufacturing stat—they are the backbone of photonic quantum computing infrastructure. This concentration enables rapid iteration on quantum sensors, communication systems, and photonic processors. Yet, this industrial strength remains underrecognized in national quantum strategy. Where does your quantum project source its optics? The answer may determine its speed to market. Optical Instrument Plants by State (2022) (U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patt — 2022) #1 California <- this market #2 Massachusetts #3 New York #4 Florida #5 Texas #6 New Hampshire #7 Colorado #8 Pennsylvania #9 Michigan #10 Illinois Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-09-14-ai-quantum-ind-333314-state View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request.