Rebirth 08: Equipment God

Chapter 464 The Thoughts of the Crowd

Two days later, someone came to the training school and took away the [prototype machine: ultra-large cavity CVD].

Furthermore, a large number of training devices were replaced at once.

There are even some genuine items worth millions.

They spent millions just training new employees; their extravagance is practically etched onto the research institute's nameplate.

From the employees' perspective, this is to increase the quality and authenticity of the training.

But few people know that the new equipment was all "prototypes" that Zhai Da was working on when he was developing localized equipment.

Yes, he made every single one of them himself.

In promoting the localization of equipment, Zhai Da reverse-engineered a total of six types of equipment based on the domestic substitution rate and the degree of technical requirements.

include:

Ultra-large cavity five-stage CVD system.

Infrared array ion implanter.

Ultra-high temperature steady-state annealing furnace
Diamond wire cutting machine for superhard materials.

Three-phase thin film deposition integrated machine.

Using a reverse engineering approach combined with an integrated supply chain and systems engineering perspective, the ultimate parameters of each device do not exceed those of the prototype by much, but there is often a difference of several times in energy efficiency and cost.

These devices are of considerable value in themselves and have strong commemorative significance.

This is a small test for Zhai Da.

He wanted to confirm whether this method could be used to systematically manufacture "special items".

That is, he personally and meticulously creates them and places them in suitable scenes, allowing people to take turns absorbing a large amount of "thoughts".

This is a completely new path.

The careful use and learning by hundreds of students will undoubtedly generate a certain degree of "thoughts," which Zhai Da will tentatively call "the thoughts of the masses," but it is clearly far from enough to give birth to "special items."

Otherwise, every desk, every blackboard, and every grove of trees on a university campus should become a special item.

Wouldn't the toilets at Maofang Middle School be directly part of the "Golden Legend"?
This is definitely unreasonable.

The "thoughts of the masses" may be numerous, but their quality is mixed. Unless they can reach the level of "The Fearless Assembly," it is basically difficult to achieve in modern society.

However, if the item comes from Zhai Da's own hands, "the will of the masses" only plays a final step, yet it brings about a completely different possibility.

It's taking off already?!

If it were a few years ago, even if Zhai Da had discovered this hidden mechanism, it would have been difficult for him to take advantage of it.

What kind of thing are you building that can guarantee a few hundred people can use it? You might as well do something else instead of wasting your time on this.

But now, he has thousands of people under his command, a huge and well-organized industrial cluster, and even a piece of land that he can do whatever he wants with!
As for the equipment that appeared, is it based on the time he created it, or on the "thoughts of the masses" that followed?

He doesn't care.

As long as it works well!

The rich man didn't care which sheep the wool came from; he only knew that it was all his.

[Prototype: Oversized Cavity] Extremely powerful; just one white piece of equipment and one effect are enough to support the birth of a legendary semiconductor giant.

Well, that is, you own a semiconductor factory.

How can this not be considered coming from the masses and going back to the masses?

If possible, Zhai Da hopes that in the future, every factory will have its own "magic weapon".

While the training school acquired new equipment, the original machine, which had little residual value, was transported to Plant No. 1 of "Machine Semiconductor".

It's on par with the dirtiest goods, so it first has to undergo a thorough cleaning process.

Then, protected by a glass case, it was placed in the lobby on the first floor of the factory, becoming an "internal exhibit" ahead of schedule, and retired with honor, no longer needing to be handled by a group of people.

Standing in front of it, Zhai Da felt that the patina had all fallen off after the cleaning, and instead it gave off the feeling of a madam pretending to be a newcomer.

In the equipment list, Zhai Da can see the scope of its influence: it completely includes Factory Building No. 1.

Just like the seamless filling in a game, it has nothing to do with whether it's in the center of the factory or not, only with the factory's own structure. Zhai Da stroked his chin, feeling it was a bit wasteful, considering there would be a second and third factory in the future. Could they perhaps build a connecting corridor?
For factories, this can also speed up the efficiency of material transfer and reduce the risk of pollution exposure.

Just as Zhai Da was pondering how to exploit a loophole in the system, he suddenly received an unexpected notification.

"Unlock Mission: Lead others to complete 10 complex system tasks, progress +1, current progress (2/10)"

Zhai Da was taken aback. This was the unlocking quest for "On Systems Engineering".
But why now? He hasn't been working on any projects lately.
Finally, his gaze fell on the prototype in front of him, and a guess formed in his mind.

This likely refers to the "semiconductor plant" project, but the system's determination is not based on "starting production," but rather on concepts like "stable production."

The improved yield rate brought about by the new equipment has triggered a chain reaction.

Zhai Da nodded to himself. He hadn't received any notification before and thought the system wouldn't even consider such a big task.

That would be a real headache for him; he'd have to figure out how to take on even bigger work.
As for the specific changes in yield, it will take a few more days to get the data.
The effects of the factory-specific tool [prototype: ultra-large cavity CVD] are simply immediate.

Just three days after it joined Gcores Semiconductor, its technical director, Sun Ting, called to report the good news.

The overall yield rate of the latest batch has increased to 92%.

It has reached the dividing line of "mature technology".

This speed was far faster than Sun Ting had expected; she had thought it would take at least next year.

This is a truly newsworthy achievement! It should leave those trying to enter this field in despair!

In Area A of the Dongyang Circular Headquarters, which is already taking shape, Zhai Da is experiencing his new office.

Two hundred square meters is actually quite modest for the current level of the research institute, but it is more than enough for office use.

He didn't quite understand the thinking of those big shots with offices of four or five hundred square meters or even thousands of square meters. People can't just throw away efficiency just to show off, right?

It's so difficult to even go out.

Given the research institute's "technology-driven" approach, Zhai Da will likely not spend much time here in the future, as he will probably be spending more time in various laboratories. Therefore, this place is mainly for reception and rest.

So there's a small hidden door on the side; pushing it open reveals a bed and a bathroom, which makes perfect sense.

The interior design was done by Lu Tao himself, featuring a small and exquisite layout and elegant and tasteful ornaments. In addition, at Zhai Da's request, a row of display cabinets was specially reserved on the side, but currently there is only an antique and mottled trumpet inside.

The reason for preparing that row of display cases is self-evident.

Zhai Da walked around, his fingers tracing the smooth surface of the elegant ornaments, quite satisfied with the place.

He said to Sun Ting over the phone, "This is a very good sign, but we should be conservative when summarizing the technical details. I personally feel that the improvement in yield is closely related to the employees' enthusiasm and dedication, and there is still a lot of room for improvement in the technical aspects."

While equipment can enhance efficiency and bring unparalleled competitiveness, it is also a "bubble" in terms of technological advancement.

In the development process, you must break through the barriers to go further. Otherwise, the foundation will be unstable, and each generation will think it has reached 100 points, but in reality, it only has 90 points.

Attributing it to the employees' diligence, attentiveness, and excellence is a good approach.

On the other end of the phone, Sun Ting said, "I understand, President. Don't worry, I won't be arrogant!"

"That's good."

In his new office, Zhai Da strolled to the floor-to-ceiling window and looked out at the magical and beautiful upside-down tree.

There are now more than a dozen crows in the area, but they spend most of their time foraging for food during the day and only return to sleep at night.

Then in the morning we'll go to Jiang'an Sunshine City for team building activities.
They've become utterly lawless lately, as if the entire "Nature Garden" was built just for them.
However, the good days are coming to an end. The circular headquarters is becoming increasingly prosperous and will soon welcome its true owner.

The research institute will soon be moving in.

"Next Monday, the circular headquarters will be officially put into use. Although there are only two areas, A and B, it is of great significance. Let's have a meeting. The last one was too hasty. This one will be more serious."

"No problem, Chairman."

After hanging up the phone, Zhai Da turned to look at his new desk.

There were seven or eight boxes of different sizes on it.

On that unforeseen path, besides "the thoughts of the masses," he also wanted to test something.

Can one's "personal thoughts" also complete the "final step" in shaping the objects they create?
What if it's an item that perfectly matches your personality and behavioral patterns?
It just so happens that Pi is full of problem children.
It didn't take much effort, but Zhai Da guessed they would like it.

I guess so.
(End of this chapter)