After ending the conversation, Lü Maoshi immediately called Zhao Ye to tell him that Philips planned to sell a five-axis CNC machining center.

Zhao Ye was shocked to hear this. How could Chinese companies be able to buy five-axis CNC machining centers from abroad at this time?

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Ye felt that it might actually be possible to buy a five-axis CNC machining center.

In the previous life, during the ten-year honeymoon period between China and the United States, China experienced the fastest development in machine tools. During this period, China not only acquired various advanced machine tools from around the world, but also imported more than one hundred precision machine tool technologies. Furthermore, when Japan exported high-end machine tools to China, it also sent technical personnel to assist in production.

It may be hard to believe, but before China broke through this high-precision machine tool technology, there were only seven or eight five-axis linkage CNC machine tools in the whole country, all of which were imported in the 1980s. Later, it was impossible to purchase new machine tools, so the country cherished these few machine tools extremely. They were all sealed with inert gas. To exaggerate, if they were accidentally damaged, not even a single screw could be repaired domestically.

"No matter what, we must buy this five-axis CNC machining center!!!" Zhao Ye said seriously.

Lu Maoshi nodded emphatically and replied, "Yes, boss, I understand!"

The next day, Lü Maoshi visited Philips again. Before the formal negotiations began, Lü Maoshi asked Philips to provide the expert group with the information on the five-axis CNC machining center. Only after confirming that there were no problems did the negotiations restart.

“Mr. Lü, this five-axis CNC machining center was manufactured in 1977. Its production data and technology are still quite advanced, which will help us study CNC machine tools. We can buy it!” Zhou Huicheng, a member of the expert group, said excitedly to Lü Maoshi.

Lü Maoshi nodded: "Okay, Engineer Zhou, I understand!"

In the afternoon, Wujiang Group and Philips resumed negotiations.

In order to buy the processing center, Lu Maoshi and others did not haggle too much over the price.

They ultimately acquired the CD patent license and Philips five-axis CNC machining center for $42 million.

As for ASML, Lu Maoshi didn't mention it at all, to avoid any unnecessary complications. Rex Eden, who was far away in Japan, would handle it himself.

Hank Wells kindly offered to collaborate with Wujiang Group to develop CD game playback devices, but Lu Maoshi declined.

If they develop the technology together, Philips will naturally acquire some of the relevant patents.

Wujiang Group is fully capable of independent research and development, and may even be able to claim patent fees from Philips in the future.

...

The Black House, United States.

"Philips of the Netherlands sold a five-axis CNC machining center to Wujiang Group of China. What should be done about this? Should Philips be restricted from exporting this machining center?"

Is that five-axis CNC machining center advanced?

"It's alright, it's just a product of the mid-1970s..."

"We are currently in a honeymoon period with China and the United States, and it is not advisable to damage our relationship! The North seems to be making some moves recently, starting to show goodwill towards China. At this critical moment, we should try our best to win over China. Since this five-axis CNC machining center is a product of the mid-1970s, which is 10 years old, let's not impose any restrictions."

The conversation at the Black Palace allowed Wujiang Group to purchase a five-axis CNC machining center by chance. Although the machining center was somewhat outdated, it was extremely advanced in China.

The deal between Philips and Wujiang Group was quickly finalized.

A month later, the machining center, the 1970s Philips CNC machine tool technical data, and the CD patent authorization documents were all brought back to China.

At this time, Tiangong Technology, with a five-axis linkage CNC machining center and a large amount of advanced CNC machine tool technology data, became a top machine tool company in China, causing a sensation in the industry.

"Wujiang Group is indeed wealthy. They directly bought a five-axis CNC machining center from abroad. With this machine, Wujiang Group will be able to process many high-difficulty and high-precision parts! Tiangong Technology, as a subsidiary of Wujiang Group specializing in the development of CNC machine tools, seems to be on the rise!"

"The aviation and maritime sectors are also paying attention to this matter and will definitely reach a cooperation agreement with Wujiang Group to commission the processing of parts."

"I heard that Wujiang Group also acquired the technology of Philips' CNC machine tools from the 1970s. That's awesome!"

"..."

Many domestic machine tool manufacturers were filled with envy upon hearing the news.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Tiangong Technology recruited people. There are many machine tool manufacturing companies in China, but they are scattered and not very strong. Tiangong Technology wanted to recruit outstanding talents to its own company, gather the wisdom of everyone, and overcome the difficulties of CNC machine tools.

After some time, the Philips five-axis CNC machining center was assembled in the factory of Tiangong Technology Company.

Upon hearing the news, Academician Huang Kun rushed over and was overjoyed. Looking at the machine, he exclaimed, "With this machine, we can process the parts we need!"

At this moment, a middle-aged man in military uniform stood next to Zhao Ye. He smiled slightly and said, "Mr. Zhao, this Philips five-axis CNC machining center is more advanced than the five-axis CNC lathes that our country has purchased before. We hope to cooperate with Tiangong Technology to process a batch of special parts!"

Zhao Ye smiled and nodded, saying, "Absolutely no problem."

Military orders can actually be very profitable; just look at the US defense contractors.

In the future, as Wujiang Group grows larger and expands into more industries, from individual chips to large aircraft, it may collaborate with the military—a natural progression for the company. Are you suggesting that if someone approaches you for cooperation, you dare refuse? That's incredibly audacious; you'd have no desire to operate in China anymore…

At this moment, the man in military uniform asked, "When will Tiangong Technology be able to manufacture CNC machine tools after acquiring Philips' CNC lathe technology?"

Tiangong Technology currently only has this one machine, making it difficult to process parts on a large scale. It might be able to meet the requirements of Wujiang Microelectronics to process lithography machine parts, but it naturally cannot meet the requirements of the military leader.

Zhao Ye thought for a moment, not daring to give a precise timeframe, and replied, "I'm not sure, but we should be able to manufacture some low-end CNC machine tools within about two years. Philips isn't exactly a benefactor; they only gave us CNC lathe technology from the early 1970s, which is quite low-end. However, something is better than nothing. As long as we work hard to catch up, one day we can catch up."

In the 1980s, many domestic machine tool companies introduced foreign CNC machine tool technology and were able to produce some low-end CNC machine tools, but high-end CNC machine tools were out of the question.

Unlike other domestic machine tool manufacturers, Tiangong Technology's parent company is incredibly wealthy!

Therefore, even the military is counting on Tiangong Technology to produce high-end CNC machine tools.

As the saying goes, money makes the world go round.

With enough money, you can advance in technology!

This is the power of money!

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