Chapter 116 Lian Po is not old yet, he can still make a living
Wearing a Chinese tunic suit, Zhou Shi held a large briefcase in his hand, followed by two people, whose clothes were a bit older than Zhou Shi's. Both of them were also pulling a large suitcase each.
“This is the capital of Hanxi Province!”
After leaving the airport of Hanxi Provincial City, Zhang Shiying, who was following Zhou Shi, couldn’t help but said, Research Institute 45 is not far from Xiyuan City. Even though it was far away, some of the experimental equipment had been transported through Hanxi Provincial City in the past, but they had never left the location of Research Institute 45, and this was their first time here.
"The people from Dongling High-tech should be here!" Wang Xia, another engineer, looked at his watch and said to Zhou Shi and Zhang Shiying.
Zhou Shi, Zhang Shiying, and Wang Xia are the main developers and engineers of the lithography machine research team of the 45 Research Institute. They were also invited to the Hanxi provincial capital this time.
The three engineers are all middle-aged, but they have been at the research institute for more than ten years. When they suddenly came here, even Zhou Shi, who was the chief engineer of the lithography machine of the 45 Research Institute, was shocked. Slightly at a loss.
“Chief Engineer Zhou!”
At this moment, an Audi appeared in front of Zhou Shi and others. A young man with short hair strode out of the car. , ready to take the briefcase from Zhou Shi's hand, but Zhou Shi took the briefcase behind him.
Stunned for a moment, the short-haired young man said to Zhou Shi, "General Engineer Zhou, I am a member of the Security Department of Dongling Hi-tech. This is my ID. From now on, I will be responsible for you, Engineer Zhang, and Wang If you have any questions about the travel of the workers, just tell me!”
After seeing the certificate, Zhou Shi felt relieved. As someone who worked at the rear of the third line of construction, engineers like Zhou Shi were very vigilant and had a high sense of confidentiality.
Although he was relieved, Zhou Shi still held the briefcase firmly in his hand.
After getting in the car, Zhang Shiying remembered what the short-haired young man said just now, "What did you mean when you said you would be responsible for our travels in the future?!"
"From now on, this car will be for Zhou The chief engineer also has special vehicles equipped for workers Zhang and Wang. I am your full-time driver and security guard. If you need anything, you can ask me to do it!" The short-haired young man who was turning the front of the car turned towards Zhou Shi. they said.
Hearing this, Zhou Shi and the other three looked at each other in shock. You must know that when they were at the 45th Research Institute of the Ministry of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, not to mention that engineers like them were not equipped with cars and full-time drivers. Even the director of the research institute did not have that kind of treatment.
This Audi is now worth at least several hundred thousand yuan. The treatment given to them by Dongling Hi-Tech is somewhat beyond Zhou Shi's imagination. The entire 45 Research Institute now only has 800,000 yuan left in its account, and Hundreds of young people in the research institute were not paid, and some of them even made a living by setting up stalls, selling vegetables, opening small restaurants, etc. This contrast made Zhou Shi and the others feel mixed emotions.
"Chief Engineer Zhou, would you like to rest or eat first? Mr. Li asked me to take good care of Mr. Zhou today..."
"Go see you, Mr. Li!"< br>
"Go now?!" the driver asked in surprise, "You guys haven't eaten yet..."
"Without Mr. Li, we won't be able to eat this meal!" Zhou Shi said , Zhang Shiying and Wang Xia also nodded repeatedly.
Zhou Shi and the others were from the 45 Research Institute. After receiving a call from the Ministry of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and the Department of Electronics, they were asked to come to the provincial capital. Tanglin Hi-tech had a relationship with the Ministry of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering through the Binh Duong Municipal Government and Han Tay Provincial Department of Industry. , Yanjing Electronics Department contacted 45 Research Institute.
The lithography machine project of the 45 Research Institute may be restarted. This is the main reason why Zhou Shi and others rushed here in a hurry. If they don’t really want to develop a lithography machine, they don’t want to develop their own for the country. It is impossible for them to grit their teeth and develop lithography machines despite such difficulties in funding in recent years. Now they are seeing a turnaround. If they don't hear the right words, they will not be able to eat anything.
Li Dongling was a little surprised when he heard that Zhou Shi and the others had arrived so quickly. He asked the assistant on the side, "What can Academician Ni's plane do to the provincial capital?"
"It is expected tomorrow. Morning!"
Li Dongling nodded, and then said, "Let the kitchen prepare a table of food, and wait until Mr. Zhou and others arrive."
"Chief Engineer Zhou, Engineer Zhang, and Engineer Wang!"
Li Dongling personally greeted Zhou Shi and the others at the office building of Dongxin Semiconductor.
Looking at Li Dongling in front of him, Zhou Shi felt that Li Dongling was much younger than he imagined. The apprentices he led in the research institute were all several years older than Li Dongling.
But right now, Li Dongling is the only one who can potentially save the lithography machine project of the 45 Research Institute. No matter how old Li Dongling is, he must try. The research institute itself cannot make any money, and the Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering It's also difficult here. We have to allocate funds to a lot of research institutes. Among domestic private companies, except for Tanglin Hi-Tech, there is no other one that is willing to develop this thing.
The lithography machine project of Research Institute 45 has been delayed for nine years. If it continues to be delayed, there is really no hope of picking it up and re-developing it. Zhou Shi and the others are almost reaching their end of life. Not only because of retirement, the ability to absorb new things and new technologies also weakens after a certain age. In ten years, even if they are given top experimental equipment, sufficient materials and funds, they will not have the energy or ability to research and develop!
Although they were anxious, after entering Dongxin Semiconductor, Zhou Shi and the others first visited Dongxin Semiconductor’s design, processing, coating, testing and other laboratories, as well as a number of experimental equipment. These experimental equipment are not top-notch, but compared to the equipment of the 45 Research Institute a few years ago, it is indeed much better. Each laboratory is equipped with office computer equipment from IBM and Apple, not to mention experiments. room environment.
After the unsatisfactory visit, Zhou Shi resisted the urge to get started and manipulate it. Zhou Shi motioned to Zhang Shiying to take out something in a box from the suitcase.
"Mr. Li, this is a gift from our 45th Research Institute to you and Dongling Hi-Tech. I hope you like it!"
After opening the box, Li Dongling saw that it was A model of a photolithography machine carved out of wood. “This is the model of the photolithography machine developed by Research Institute 45?!”
"Yes!"
Zhou Shi looked at the wooden model, "This is a model carved in proportion based on the photolithography machine of the 45 Research Institute!"
mentioned That lithography machine, Zhou Shi couldn't help but feel excited and a little proud in his words. Being in a third-tier research institute, he could develop a lithography machine that was considered to be the first echelon in the world at that time. As a research engineer, For them, this is something they can be proud of in their careers.
"On behalf of Donglin Hi-Tech and Dongxin Semiconductor, I would like to thank 45 Research Institute for this gift."
After Li Dongling accepted the gift, he asked what he cared about most, "Now 45 What’s the difference between the lithography machine at the institute and Nikon’s lithography machine?”
Nikon lithography machine is now the dominant player in the global lithography machine industry, closely followed by Canon, one of the two giants of Japanese and Benzene lithography machines, and then the newly emerged Silicon Valley lithography machine group in America. In nine years, It is enough to introduce new semiconductors for several generations.
Hearing Li Dongling’s words, Zhou Shi’s face flushed and he was full of embarrassment. Finally, he sighed and said, “The machine from Research Institute 45 is a 1,000-nanometer lithography machine, which is now on the market. The most advanced lithography machine has reached 250 nanometers !”
Hearing this, Li Dongling was not disappointed. In the past ten years, the lithography machine industry has been turned upside down. Nikon and Canon have become lithography machine giants and have spent so much R&D funds. If they continue If you don't have fun, isn't your money wasted?
Seeing Li Dongling thoughtfully, Zhou Shi, Zhang Shiying, and Wang Xia felt anxious. After nine years, they finally waited for a project to restart the lithography machine. How could they give up like this.
“Mr. Li,” Zhou Shi said, “in recent years, although we have not been able to develop photolithography machines due to financial reasons, we have developed projects such as pattern generators, four-head compact cameras, and projection exposure machines. , we have been developing it, Lao Zhang and Lao Wang are both experts in the optical industry, and they are also famous in China.”
"The most important thing about a lithography machine is the optical lens. As long as we have the funds, we are sure to advance the lithography machine to within 450 nanometers!"
Zhou Shi said with a heavy breath, and said to Li Dongling with a somewhat excited expression. , "I am willing to issue a military order. If the research and development is unsuccessful, I..."
At this time, Zhou Shi suddenly remembered that he seemed to have nothing to bet on. His current salary was only a few hundred yuan, and the research institute still had He hasn't been paid for a while. If he wants to invest in a photolithography machine, he has to invest real money. If the research and development fails, he seems to have only one life left. After gritting his teeth, Zhou Shigang is about to use his life. When the military order was issued, Li Dongling stopped him.
"I believe in the strength of you, Chief Engineer Zhou, as well as Mr. Zhang, Mr. Wang and Research Institute 45, otherwise, I wouldn't invite you here this time!"
Li Dongling looked at it Zhou Shi and others said, "Donngling Hi-Tech established Dongxin Semiconductor to develop chips and lithography machines. Dongling Hi-Tech does not want to be controlled by others forever. I think this is also the long-cherished wish of Mr. Zhou and engineers of your generation!"
Hearing Li Dongling's words, Zhou Shi and the others couldn't help but look happy, but before they could be happy, they heard Li Dongling say again.
"However, I still need to make it clear how Dongxin Semiconductor will cooperate with 45 Research Institute and Mr. Zhou and you guys. I don’t want Dongxin Semiconductor to have any unpleasantness with 45 Research Institute in the future. As well as the measures that need to be taken for the safety and confidentiality of research and development, they must be taken in advance!"
Hearing this, Zhou Shi, Zhang Shiying, and Wang Xia looked at each other, not knowing what Li Dongling said! What does it mean, "Mr. Li, I don’t know what you mean?!"
"Donngling Hi-Tech wants to cooperate with 45 Research Institute, but it is led by Dongxin Semiconductor. Dongxin Semiconductor can produce Capital of 6 million yuan to buy out all the lithography machine technology and equipment of the 45 Research Institute!
The premise is that Chief Engineer Zhou and the engineers of the 45 Research Institute’s lithography research team must resign from the 45 Research Institute. Join Dongxin Semiconductor! ”
(End of this chapter)