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Since Northern Machinery Company is willing to put out a large amount of money, there is another way to keep the project alive.

Why should Wu Ankang interfere?

No matter how tight the funds in the ministry are, they are enough to support these experts and technical backbones.

But being able to support them and giving them projects to work on are two completely different things.

Seeing that Wu Ankang had no other opinions, Lin Kaifeng couldn't help but be happy.

After great efforts, we finally brought in a group of truly high-level talents.

And it was not a secondment or a temporary help out, but a direct job at Northern Machinery Company.

Become an official member.

"The Institute of Science and Technology only exists in my conception now, but don't worry, I will implement it as soon as I return. You are all experts in various fields, so please help me come up with some ideas."

Lin Kaifeng humbly asked: "What kind of research equipment and facilities should the company purchase?"

"Computers, the latest type of computers."

Professor Yuan blurted out.

Whether conducting semiconductor chip research or other research, the assistance of electronic computers is indispensable.

"There is also software! I heard that foreign countries have developed drawing software specifically for designing processors. Drawing by hand is not only time-consuming, but also of low quality. Using electronic computers to draw is the current mainstream research and development trend."

"In addition to computer graphics software, I think we should also bring in a group of programmers."

"Yes, yes, programmer."

Professor Yuan said to a technical expert, "Lao Jiang, this matter is now in your hands. No matter what method you use, you must convince the technicians who are talented in programming to join Northern Machinery Company with us."

Before we knew it, the meeting had transformed from a discussion session into a preparatory meeting for the research institute.

Everyone made many professional suggestions in their own areas of expertise.

Diodes, wafers, and computers were all on the agenda.

Buy as much as you can.

The more you buy, the faster your research progress will be.

In addition to building a scientific research institute, Lin Kaifeng also wants to build a modern semiconductor chip factory on the outskirts of the county where the Northern Machinery Company is located.

The upstream and downstream construction of the factory cannot be separated from the assistance of Shencheng Electronic Factory No. 5.

Everyone highly agreed with Lin Kaifeng's idea.

Since we want to develop into an integrated enterprise of production, education and research, manufacturing chips and improving the upstream and downstream industrial chains must be the key among the keys.

Shencheng Electronics Factory No. 8080 is the only company in China capable of mass-producing microprocessors.

With their cooperation, the machinery company's chip factory and industrial chain will surely be completed in the shortest time possible.

The key to producing semiconductor chips is the photolithography machine.

Professor Yuan assured that everyone would put all their energy into working with Electronic Factory No. 5 to produce and assemble lithography machines.

Ensure that Northern Machinery's products will not face the problem of semiconductor chip shortage.

"Professor Yuan, if you say so, I have to raise objections."

At this moment, a sudden voice echoed in everyone's ears.

Xie Wenyuan, who had been silent, stood up.

Electronics Fab 5 does have the capability to produce high-end chips.

But that doesn’t mean they can help Lin Kaifeng build a chip factory and improve the industrial chain.

"Although General Manager Lin has some knowledge of the semiconductor industry, he is not a professional after all, so his understanding is probably limited."

"The chips produced by Shencheng Electronics Factory No. 5 can only meet part of your needs. If you want your company's products to completely get rid of the chip supply shortage problem, you must purchase the corresponding chip production equipment from abroad."

Xie Wenyuan described foreign companies' ability to mass-produce chips in a tone that was considerate of Lin Kaifeng.

Domestic chip manufacturing companies have been affected by the planned economy for a long time, and the yield rate of the chips they produce is extremely low.

Production capacity has not been able to be increased.

Choosing domestic chips is an idea that will only bring trouble to yourself.

"According to Engineer Xie, only by relying on foreign help can our company's products be exported in a timely manner. Am I right?"

"That's pretty much what it means."

Xie Wenyuan felt that there was a hint of sarcasm in Lin Kaifeng's words.

After thinking about it, I realized that maybe I was wrong.

Xie Wenyuan continued, "General Manager Lin has spared no effort to invest a large amount of money to support the domestic semiconductor industry. I deeply admire your noble character."

"In order to thank you for your help to the semiconductor industry, Xie is willing to act as a middleman to help you build a bridge to connect with foreign chip companies."

"Over the years, I have met many chip company leaders when I went abroad on business, and established good personal relationships with them. As long as I come forward, they will definitely provide you with the equipment and products you need in large quantities at the lowest price."

"Hehehe..."

Hearing this, Lin Kaifeng smiled coldly.

Some things haven't happened yet, so Lin Kaifeng is too lazy to pay attention to him.

Even if Xie Wenyuan was dragged out and beaten up, what would be the use?

People like this have already changed color.

Even if he is beaten to the point where he cannot take care of himself, he will not change his mind.

The disagreement between Xie Wenyuan and Professor Yuan lies in whether to choose technology, industry and trade, or trade, industry and technology.

The so-called technology, industry and trade refers to the use of research results produced by science and technology to promote the development of industrial production and trade.

As for trade, industry and technology, whether to conduct project research on new products is determined based on market demand.

In essence, both are corresponding strategies generated for national development.

However, in terms of specific implementation, its essence has been changed by some people.

Xie Wenyuan believes that trade, industry and technology means cutting out all scientific research that is irrelevant to trade and business.

In other words, we will only invest in research on technologies that can make money.

When I earn more and more money in the future, I will consider conducting research in other areas.

Judging from the current situation, the trade, industry and technology that has been transformed by Xie Wenyuan has a large market.

But don't forget.

At this stage, stop all research that cannot make money. Even if you stop, research abroad will not stop!

If we want to conduct research in the future, we will be far behind foreign countries.

It is true that research on various types of semiconductor technologies cannot make progress in a short period of time.

Instead, we purchase mature semiconductor chips from abroad.

Xie Wenyuan took a one-size-fits-all approach and cut off all projects that could not be mass-produced.

Just keep buying from foreign countries.

I thought he would reveal his ugly face only after a few years, but I didn't expect him to be here now, speaking so brazenly and misleading everyone.

Lin Kaifeng said indifferently: "Engineer Xie has such a good relationship with foreign companies. Can you write a letter of guarantee here? I will purchase a large number of mature semiconductor-related equipment and products from foreign countries. If they stop supplying or make demands outside the contract, you will take full responsibility for it?"

These few words left Xie Wenyuan speechless.