The ASCET Center of Excellence, supported by ASTM and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), has released a report identifying critical gaps in quantum technology standardization. The findings, drawn from a workshop in November 2025, highlight a missing framework of baseline definitions and performance benchmarks, particularly within the scope of the IEC/ISO Joint Technical Committee 3. Rather than introducing a new protocol, the brief emphasizes the urgent need for these foundational standards to ensure quantum devices can be reliably measured and compared across the industry.
Industry leaders warn that without these standards, high costs and long lead times will block the transition of quantum technology from laboratory research to commercial use. The report sets 2026 as a pivotal year for establishing these benchmarks to create a viable business case and reduce sourcing risks. To facilitate this, ASCET plans to launch training programs to build a workforce of standards-literate engineers and scientists capable of implementing these new guidelines in real-world applications.
Source: https://www.astm.org/news/press-releases/ascet-quantum-technology-insights-brief
Keywords: standardization gaps, performance benchmarks, workforce readiness
