Open Quantum Design: oqd-blade-trap-assembly

The oqd-blade-trap-assembly repository contains the STEP model file for the OQD Isolated Blade Trap Assembly—a precision-designed ion-trap component developed by the Open Quantum Design team. For more details, see: arXiv:2512.11794.

File Contents

• OQD_isolated_blade_trap_assembly.stp
  A 3D CAD model of the isolated blade trap assembly in STEP format (.stp).
  This file is compatible with most CAD software including SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, and others.

Model Previews

Full Assembly View

View Through Observation Port

Applications

This assembly is intended for use in:

• Trapped-ion quantum computing platforms
• Ion trap vacuum chamber integration
• Simulations and CAD-based thermal, mechanical, or electromagnetic analysis

Design Notes

• All mechanical features are modeled to high precision for manufacturability.
• Electrical isolation and UHV compatibility have been considered.
• Alignment holes, mounting points, and electrode gaps are accurately represented.

Getting Started

To explore or modify the hardware:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/OpenQuantumDesign/oqd-blade-trap-assembly.git

2. Open the design files in your preferred CAD tool.

Attribution

This project is developed and maintained by the Open Quantum Design team.
For questions, contributions, or issue reports, please use GitHub Issues.

More information: arXiv:2512.11794.

License

This design is provided under the CERN Open Hardware Licence Version 2.0 license.
Please see LICENSE for full terms.