TRANSLUME INC

Ann Arbor, MI · Quantum · Private

Monolithic 3D blade-type ion trap device for quantum computing applications

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Updated Oct 23, 2026 · translume.com

Sector: Quantum
Headquarters: Ann Arbor, MI
Total capital: $12.3M

Federal grants: $3.6M; 7 awards · 2015–2022; Rank in peer group#15 of 19
Private capital raised: None on recordNo Form D filings on SEC EDGAR. Some raises are not filed.
Federal contracts: $8.7M; 22 awards · Defense, Commerce, NASA; Rank in Quantum#11 of 112
Granted patents: 1; 2 pending · first 2016; Rank in peer group#10 of 19

Capital timeline

Latest events

Apr 2022Federal grantDefense · Phase II · Advanced Monolithic 3D ion trap for Quantum Sensing and Information Processing$1.1M
Apr 2022Federal grantEnergy · Phase II · Fabrication of sealed UHV glass enclosures designed for ion trapping and quantum computing$1.6M
Aug 2021Federal contractDefense · SBIR Phase II Topic A2-8607 For Research And Development Of Quantum Entaglement$1.1M
Dec 2020Federal contractNASA · Custom Etching Of Double Sided 6 In. Silica Wafer$18K
Nov 2020Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Advanced Monolithic 3D ion trap for Quantum Sensing and Information Processing$167K
Apr 2020Federal contractDefense · SBIR I Phase I Topic A19-149. Research The Development Of Compact, Room-temperature, High-optical Access Ion Trap For Quantum Entanglement$168K
Feb 2020Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Fabrication of Sealed UHV Glass Enclosures Designed for Ion Trapping and Quantum Computing$200K

Show 22 earlier federal awards

Feb 2020Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Compact, room-temperature, high-optical access ion trap for quantum entanglement$168K
Feb 2019Federal grantEnergy · Phase I · Fabrication of Cylindrical Copper Waveguides with Sub-Millimeter Internal Rectangular Corrugations$150K
Aug 2017Federal contractCommerce · Igf:::ot:::igf$5K
Dec 2015Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Chip Assemblies$6K
Aug 2015Federal grantDefense · Phase I · Ion microtraps with in-situ cleaning and integrated passive and active optical pathways$150K
Nov 2013Federal contractDefense · Igf::ot::igf Micromachined Fused Silca Pump Combiners With Signal Feed Throughput$150K
Sep 2012Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase II$750K
Feb 2012Federal contractNASA · Translume, In Collaboration With Dr. Joseph Needoba, Oregon Health And Science University, Proposes To Develop A Microfluidic Colorimetric Sensor For The Quantitative Measurement Of Important Inorganic Nutrients In Estuaries, Coastal Waters, And Oceans. The Technology Will First Be Demonstrated Using The Relatively Simple Analytical Approach For Measuring Nitride. In A Subsequent Phase We Will Adapt The Instrument To Measure Ammonium And Phosphate. Our Device Will Be Designed To Be Inexpensive A$125K
Sep 2011Federal contractHealth and Human S · Development/fabrication Of A Concept Demonstrator Micro Flow Cytometer$10K
Jul 2011Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase I$100K
Jun 2011Federal contractNASA · Marine Phytoplankton Are Critical In Sustaining Life On Earth. They Are Key Drivers Of The Global Biogeochemical Cycles Of Carbon And Other Nutrients, And Account For 50% Of Global Photosynthesis. Phytoplankton Growth Is The Fundamental Component Of The 'ocean Biological Pump' One Of The Two Primary Mechanisms That Cause The Ocean To Be A Significant Sink Of Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. Since Different Taxa Occupy Different Ecological Niches, Identifying The Major Influences On The Spatial And Te$600K
Feb 2011Federal contractNASA · Rotorcrafts Form A Unique Subset Of Air Vehicles In That A Rotorcraft's Propulsion System Is Used Not Only For Propulsion, But It Also Serves As The Primary Source Of Lift And Maneuvering Of The Vehicle. No Other Air Vehicle Relies On The Propulsion System To Provide These Functions Through A Transmission System Employing A Single Critical Load Path Without Duplication Or Redundancy. Thus It Is Critically Important To Monitor The Drivetrain Components In Rotorcraft Propulsion Systems In Order To$100K
Sep 2010Federal contractDefense · This Is A SBIR Phase II Requirement. Titled "advanced Weapon Sighting Systems Fabricated With Femtowrite And Femtoetch Processes."$730K
Jan 2010Federal contractNASA · Translume Will Develop An Extremely Robust, Inexpensive Micro Flow Cytometer (mfcm) For Quantitative Detection Of Phytoplankton. This Device Will Be Designed To Be Deployed On Oceanographic Platforms, Such As Moored Buoys, Or Autonomous Vehicles Of The Type Presently Used By Our Collaborator Dr. Needoba At The NSF Center For Coastal Margin Observation And Prediction. Our Microflow Cytomer Will Be Optimized For Low Power Consumption And Autonomous Long-endurance Operations. Previous Flow Cytomet$100K
Oct 2009Federal contractDefense · Funding In Support Of Clinn 0001$120K
Dec 2008Federal contractDefense · Fld Deployable Battery Laser Spectrometr$730K
Aug 2008Federal contractDefense · Single-mode Optical Connectors For Advanced Air Vehicles$781K
Jul 2008Federal contractDefense · STTR Phase I$100K
Jul 2008Federal contractCommerce · SBIR Phase I Award$90K
Dec 2007Federal contractDefense · Fld Deployable Battery Laser Spectromtr$119K
Sep 2006Federal contractDefense · 200612!008001!2100!W56HZV!TACOM - Warren !W56HZV06C0592 !a!n! !n! ! !20060918!20070918!103627316!103627316!002602311!N!TRANSLUME Inc !655 Phoenix Dr !ann Arbor !MI!48108!03000!161!26!ANN Arbor !washtenaw !michigan !+000000375182!N!N!000000000000!AZ12!RDTE/OTHER Research & Development-applied Researc !C9E!ALL Other Supplies And Equipment !000 !not Discernable !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$1.8M
May 2004Federal contractDefense · 200412!000181!5700!GR05 !afrl/vak Air Vehicles CONTRACTNG!FA865004C3413 !a!n! !n! ! !20040520!20060711!103627316!103627316!002602311!N!TRANSLUME Inc !655 Phoenix Dr !ann Arbor !MI!48108!03000!161!26!ANN Arbor !washtenaw !michigan !+000000374990!N!N!000000749980!AC11!RDTE/AIRCRAFT-BASIC Research !A1A!AIRFRAMES And Spares !000 !* !541710!E! !3! ! ! ! ! !999$950K

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Granted patents#10 · top 53%

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What it has protected

USPTO · 1 granted of 3

Feb 5, 2026PendingMonolithic Three-dimensional Ion TrapUSPTOApplication 18732421
Aug 23, 2016GrantedSubsurface Glass ReticlesUSPTOUS 9,423,604
PendingFuel Injector And Method Of Manufacturing The SameUSPTOApplication PCTUS2006038766

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Regulatory activity · Quantum

Sector-level, not company-level

24 Apr 2026Eliminating Regulations Establishing Fellowships in Laboratory Standardization and Testing for Foreign CitizensNational Institute of Standards and Technology
19 Feb 2026Eliminating Obsolete Marking Requirements for Toy, Look-Alike, and Imitation FirearmsNational Institute of Standards and Technology
19 Feb 2026Eliminating Obsolete Regulations Related to the Advanced Technology Program and the Technology Innovation ProgramNational Institute of Standards and Technology

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Sources

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SEC Form D filings through Oct 23, 2026. SBIR and STTR awards through Oct 21, 2026.