MANZANO SYSTEMS INC.

Next-Gen Photonic Circuits

We deliver advanced integrated photonic-based systems specifically for quantum computing and neuromorphic signal processing—tailored to our customers' needs.

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FLEXIBILITY + PERFORMANCE

End-to-End Custom Product Delivery

We control the entire photonic circuit lifecycle, from initial waveguide layout to final packaging. This end-to-end integration of design, fabrication, and characterization allows us to break the conventional trade-off between flexibility and performance, delivering systems that are both highly customizable and inherently robust.

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Our roots

Nils T. Otterstrom, PhD

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Research Profile

Michael Gehl, PhD

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer

Research Profile

Manzano Systems Inc. is a deep-tech startup delivering integrated photonic solutions for the most pressing needs in quantum computing, neuromorphic circuitry, and hybrid-modality RF systems. Founded in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the company benefits from the burgeoning quantum and defense-oriented technology hub in the beautiful high desert. Our founding team previously worked at Sandia National Laboratories, where they contributed to research and development programs spanning quantum information science and photonic systems.

The company name is derived from the nearby Manzano Mountains, a remote and rugged range that extends southward from the iconic Sandia ridgeline. Manzano is also Spanish for apple tree, reflecting our belief that breakthrough technologies flourish when rooted in rigorous science and focused on delivering real-world products.

Leadership

Initiate Custom Chip Runs

Partner with our Albuquerque-based engineering team to design, fabricate, characterize, and package your custom integrated photonic circuits. We deliver system-ready hardware built to your precise specifications.