Rebirth Tokyo 1986

Chapter 94 Set sail
Without giving Fujio Masuoka much rest time, Masato Takeshita couldn't wait to introduce the company's new members to all the employees of Xinghai Semiconductor.

"This is Mr. Fujio Masuoka, the inventor of flash memory chip technology and a genius in the semiconductor field. He will serve as our Chief Scientist at Xinghai Semiconductor and will be on the same level as me. I hope everyone will support him."

Everyone knew that Fujio Masuoka was the company's chief scientist, so they immediately welcomed him with warm applause.

Especially Morita Masanagi, he was so happy.

Because he could finally start his favorite semiconductor chip research.

Fujio Masuoka was embarrassed by Takeshita Masato's praise and said modestly: "Hello everyone, I am Fujio Masuoka from Toshiba Semiconductor. The president just exaggerated a bit, so please take care of me in the future."

"That's not an exaggeration. Flash memory chips are really not working right now, but people haven't discovered their application areas yet."

Masato Takeshita then said in a more determined tone: "I firmly believe that in the near future, the sales of flash memory chips will be comparable to those of memory chips."

Flash memory chips will also be a market worth tens of billions of dollars in the future, and the gap with memory chips is not much. The only difference is that the competition in this field is more intense, and there is no strong monopoly of memory chips.

Next is the self-introduction of the troublemaker Shirata Riichiro.

Maybe it was because he came to a new place, he did not show his prickly side this time and behaved very well.

After everyone had finished introducing themselves and knew each other's names, Masato Takeshita simply waved his hand.

"You don't have to work today. We'll have a lunch party later."

"Now, disband!"

With so many people coming here suddenly, no one has the energy to work. It is better to have a good rest, get enough energy, and work with a fuller attitude tomorrow.

The employees disbanded, but Masato Takeshita and Fujio Masuoka could not disband.

They both still have a lot of work to do.

Masato Takeshita looked at the somewhat empty research institute and said awkwardly, "This is the research institute of Xinghai Semiconductor. Sorry, it may be a little shabby."

"It doesn't matter. We can just buy the equipment slowly. What about this venue?"

Xinghai Semiconductor's research institute is built next to Matsumoto Manufacturing.

It doesn’t matter if the equipment is simple, just buy it.

But the noisy environment around is not so friendly to researchers.

"I'm sorry, the new research institute is under construction, so I have to inconvenience you for the time being."

Officials are usually well-informed. When a president of a large company came out of Qinye City, the relevant leaders of Qinye City would naturally come to his house to cry poor.

Masato Takeshita was so annoyed by the harassment during the New Year that he simply placed the semiconductor research institute he was planning in Hadano City.

The conditions for establishing a research institute in Hadano City are quite good. It has a beautiful environment, a relatively small population, and not too many industries, which is very suitable for research institutes that need a quiet environment.

"That's it, then there's no problem."

Fujio Masuoka had already made sufficient mental preparations, and naturally would not back down because of the simplicity of the current research institute. After carefully checking all the company's equipment, he fluently wrote down a series of semiconductor equipment names.

"It will cost about 10 billion yen. Is that okay?"

"Of course, 10 times more is no problem."

10 billion yen is less than half of 1% of Panasonic Manufacturing's shares, so it is naturally not worth it to Masato Takeshita. This is a golden chicken with annual profits of over 10 billion US dollars in the future, and 10 billion yen is nothing.

"Any more?"

"These are enough for now. We will add more after the new institute is built." "Okay, you are the chief scientist, you have the final say."

Masato Takeshita, the president of the semiconductor company, was more of a logistics and purchasing officer. Only after the invention of flash memory chips could he play a role in the application field.

"Uh, the president is serious."

Fujio Masuoka was still not used to Takeshita Masato's way of communication, and his expression was a little humble.

"Remember, you and I have the same rights. I have the final say in running the company, but you have the final say in research and development. There's no need to be so timid."

"Yes, President."

Fujio Masuoka was very excited when he heard this, but due to his long-standing habit, he still couldn't correct it.

However, his performance this time was enough to satisfy Takeshita Masato. At least Fujio Masuoka is now more energetic and more confident, no longer the decadent middle-aged frustrated man.

"Morita-san, after completing this invention, are you going to stay in this project team or go to Masuoka-san to research flash memory chips?"

"Uh, if I go over there, what will happen to the motherboard?"

Morita Masanagi really wanted to go over there, but he couldn't let go of this place.

"Don't worry, I've found a good way."

NEC intends to outsource the motherboard business of a batch of low-end computers to other companies.

Masato Takeshita plans to go over today to confirm whether he can have a chance to acquire NEC's motherboard talent for free and accumulate relevant technologies.

"Well, I want to go over there."

"No problem. Once the disaster emergency radio is commercialized successfully, you will work under Fujio Masuoka."

Morita Masahiro is a chip talent, so he is a perfect fit for Fujio Masuoka. As for the motherboard field, he will promote a young talent from within the company - Masashi Ando.

Masaru Ando was one of the five early R&D personnel of Xinghai Semiconductor. He studied electronic manufacturing technology and had a quick mind, which made him perfect for working in the motherboard industry.

"Mr. Fukuoka, are you familiar with the semiconductor industry? Where do you think it would be best to buy these devices?"

"President, can't you please help Mr. Tarui?"

Fukuoka Tetsuya was also very unfamiliar with the purchase of semiconductor equipment and again threw the question to his president.

"Tariu-san is currently acquiring a wafer fab for us and is already very busy, so let's not trouble him for now."

Although the semiconductor industry is in recession now, it is still difficult to acquire a mainstream 6-inch wafer fab.

Tarui Yasuo is relying on his reputation to try his best to win over the major semiconductor companies. Takeshita Masato is embarrassed to trouble his senior at this critical moment and plans to complete it independently.

"Then ask NEC for help?"

"Forget it, let's find an agent to help. This way it costs a little more money, but it's safer."

The commission for a 10 billion yen device is only tens of millions at most. Takeshita Masato would rather spend more money now than have the device have various problems in the future.

With money as a roadblock, the equipment needed by Xinghai Semiconductor was quickly replenished. The research institute also gradually got back on track and no longer sold dog meat under the guise of sheep.

For a semiconductor company, the most important thing is always the chip.

(End of this chapter)