# Quantum Machines acquires QHarbor, a TU Delft spin-off, and opens an R&D office in Delft

Canonical page: https://technooptimist.io/stories/quantum-machines-acquires-qharbor-a-tu-delft-spin-off-and-opens-an-r-80e443f4
Date: 5 May 2026
About: [Quantum Machines](https://technooptimist.io/companies/quantum-machines.md)
Original source: https://quantumcomputingreport.com/quantum-machines-acquires-qharbor/amp/

Quantum Machines bought QHarbor, a TU Delft spin-off that makes software for storing and visualising physics measurement data. The QHarbor team becomes the core of a new Quantum Machines R&D office in Delft focused on software-defined experiments and data management. Terms were not disclosed.

## Key facts

- Gives Quantum Machines a presence in the Dutch quantum hub around QuTech.
- Adds to existing European operations in Denmark, Germany and France.

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