Rebirth: From catering group to world’s richest man

“Yes, you agree with me. Lin Shen also nodded and said,”I also believe that the current development of lithography machines has limitations. If a new direction is not found, Moore’s Law will end in a few years.”

Gordon Moore, one of the founders of Intel, once said that when prices remain unchanged, the number of components that can be accommodated on an integrated circuit will double approximately every 18-24 months, and the performance will also double..

The previous development of chips has confirmed this rule. Every two years, the performance of the chip will double. But that is because the lithography machine technology is also constantly developing. Otherwise, if you make progress in optical chip design, the lithography machine will not be able to complete it. The corresponding process technology is all empty talk.

Hearing what Lin Shen said, Lin Bojian felt as if he had met a close friend and said:”Yes, this is also the reason why I left IBM. IBM is very arrogant and unwilling to give me, a Chinese, research funding. Recently, In the past few years, I have always wanted to do something instead of wasting time and money on X-ray lithography technology.”

“I wonder, Dr. Lin, do you have any new ideas? Lin Shen asked.

Lin Bojian said:”I have no new ideas for the time being, but I have a hunch that I will find a new direction.”

Lin Shen said:”Well, actually I have a new idea. Dr. Lin, you can listen to it.” The media of photolithography machines now uses air as the medium, but I think we can change to a new medium. For example, with water, we can change the wavelength of light through the refraction of light by water, thereby achieving higher process technology.”

After Lin Shen finished speaking, Lin Bojian was stunned. After a while, Lin Bojian suddenly slapped his thigh and said,”What a great idea! It is indeed a very good idea!”

“Well, actually I already have some ideas that we can discuss together. Lin Shen said

“Mr. Lin, your idea is very good. I think you may have found the future of lithography machine technology with a casual sentence.”Lin Bojian said excitedly.

Lin Shen smiled slightly, and of course he would not say that this idea should actually be an idea you will propose in two years.

“It seems that it is an honor for me to join Zulong Technology. If we can build a photolithography machine with more advanced process technology in the world, it will be enough to make our name in history. Lin Bojian said happily

“Dr. Lin, it just so happens that I am on vacation now. Starting from tomorrow, I will come to Zulong Technology every day to discuss this new idea with you. Lin Shen said.

Lin Bojian nodded repeatedly and said,”Okay, without further ado, it’s best to put it into practice quickly. If others think of this idea, they will lose the first-mover advantage.””

Lin Shen nodded, but Lin Bojian was simply overthinking it. Not only did other major optical technology manufacturers not think in this direction, they would also go all the way to the dark side.

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The next day, as he said, Lin Shen came to Zulong Technology and began to study the immersion lithography machine with a team composed of Lin Bojian, Ni Guanglan and transferred scientific researchers.

Lin Shen soon discovered that the ability of perspective visualization in his mind had a new extension. Although he had never seen an immersion lithography machine in his previous life, he actually discovered it through contact with the current lithography machine here at Zulong Technology. You can visualize the perspective view of the future lithography machine, which is very magical.

Of course, this ability has flaws. Although he can visualize the future lithography machine, it cannot be done in a day or two for Lin Shen to completely digest all the details of the future lithography machine.

But having such a plug-in exists is always better than not having one at all.

Naturally, Lin Shen provided ideas and constantly put forward key ideas, which also made the idea of this immersion lithography machine more and more complete and concrete.

“Mr. Lin, I am now very convinced that immersion lithography machines are the future of lithography machines. Our idea is completely feasible. Lin Bojian said after a day of research.

Ni Guanglan also echoed:”Yes, I feel it too, but there are many difficulties that need to be overcome.” Letting laser light pass through water and refract stably is not an easy task to overcome.”

Lin Bojian said:”Originally, scientific research is like climbing a mountain, and hardships are inevitable.

Ni Guanglan said helplessly:”It seems that we have to prepare for a protracted war again.”

Lin Shen said:”A protracted war is certain. There is no such thing as ease and pleasure in scientific research.” It’s good to be able to produce research results, but there are many scientific research projects that invest manpower and material resources, but in the end they end up with nothing.”

Ni Guanglan said:”I know this truth, anyway, we have long been used to it.”

Lin Shen said:”Of course, while we are studying immersion lithography machines, we cannot abandon dry lithography machines, because according to the introduction, dry lithography machines can develop at least three generations. We cannot fall behind in these three generations. Otherwise, we will still be beaten by foreign manufacturers.”

“We will definitely do this at the same time. Ni Guanglan said

“That’s good. Lin Shen said,”By the way, the news that we have produced a photolithography machine should have spread to other countries, right?” We must also actively handle overseas orders. We cannot only engage in research and development and ignore normal trade.”

Ni Guanglan nodded and said:”Now our Zulong Technology has received overseas orders for 0 photolithography machines and 1 million chips. The main reason is that overseas customers currently don’t trust us very much. After all, we are a manufacturer that suddenly appeared. Moreover, Longguo has always been a backward country in this regard. It is quite normal that overseas markets cannot be opened now.”

Lin Shen nodded, not surprised.

Big manufacturers like Nikon and Canon, which have a long history and profound heritage, are definitely the most trustworthy. Why don’t people choose big manufacturers and choose Zulong Technology, which is internationally renowned? What about the little-known small factory?

“Then we will lower the price. Lin Shen said

“Um. Ni Guanglan nodded,”Now Nikon’s most advanced photolithography machine sells for US$90 million.” Canon’s is about the same price, probably $2 million cheaper than Nikon. What is the appropriate price for us to set?”

“It’s probably 20 million cheaper than Canon.” Lin Shen said,”We must first tell others that our lithography machine is not much worse than theirs. We can make less money first.”

The photolithography machine is 20 million US dollars cheaper, and there is still a lot of profit. Lin Shen is not afraid of price cuts at all.