That day, Zhao Ye instructed someone to register a company called "Tiangong Technology," specializing in the research and development of high-end CNC machine tools, with a registered capital of 1 billion RMB. It was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wujiang Group.
In the past, China was already able to manufacture low- to mid-range CNC machine tools with a relatively high degree of domestic production, but high-end machines basically had to be imported from abroad.
There are four main problems with China's high-end CNC machine tools. First, the precision CNC systems of high-end machine tools mainly come from Japan and Germany. Second, the spindles mainly come from Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and other countries. Third, the lead screws mainly come from Japan. Fourth, the cutting tools mainly come from Sweden, the United States and Japan. Domestic cutting tool materials are backward, and their lifespan and stability are not high. The average lifespan is only one-third to one-half of the international advanced level.
Therefore, Tiangong Technology's main research and development focus is on precision CNC systems, spindles, lead screws, and cutting tools.
Wujiang Group only makes products that domestic companies can't produce. That's style, that's class!
However, investing in the precision engineering field, just like investing in semiconductors, is a bottomless pit. It's impossible to know how much money will be invested; 1 billion RMB is just a drop in the bucket.
Zhao Ye couldn't help but sigh, realizing that all the money he had earned was going to be invested in research and development...
"First, we need to find leading figures and outstanding research talents in CNC machine tools in China and recruit them. Then, we need to find ways to import advanced technologies from abroad and conduct research and development on that basis to shorten the development time! This time, we need to talk to Philips about CD patent licensing and buy Philips' CNC machine tool technology. Although we can't buy the most advanced ones, two or three generations behind will do! We can even talk to ASML..." Zhao Ye muttered to himself as he sat in his office.
At this time, a 16-bit home game console was already under urgent development; no matter what, they had to obtain the CD patent.
Although Wujiang Group does not have the right to set CD standards, it can influence the promotion of CD standards by virtue of its influence in the gaming industry!
Currently, games are stored on game cartridges. If Wujiang Group were to be the first to use CDs as the game medium, it would have a significant impact on the promotion of CDs.
Around noon, Zhao Ye called Lü Maoshi to his office, preparing to send him to Philips to discuss the acquisition plan for CD patents and CNC machine tool technology. They could also briefly talk about ASML's investment.
Zhao Ye gave him personal instructions, explaining in detail the purpose and importance of this trip.
Lu Maoshi carefully noted it down and nodded, saying, "Okay, boss, I've got it. Don't worry, this trip to Philips will definitely be a success!"
"Okay, I'll wait for your good news!"
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Meanwhile, the "Qiongqi Game Console" was rapidly conquering the global game market, with total sales exceeding 25 million units.
At the same time, most third-party game developers have chosen to release their games on the "Qiongqi Game Machine" platform.
Nintendo is completely helpless in this regard.
The previously announced "choose one of two" ban was rendered ineffective.
Wujiang Group has introduced two cooperation models: one is exclusive games with a 30% revenue share; the other is multi-platform games with a 20% revenue share.
Given that the development momentum of the "Qiongqi game console" far exceeds that of the "FC game console", more and more game developers are choosing the exclusive game cooperation model.
In business competition, the strong get stronger and the weak get weaker.
As more and more third-party game developers choose the "Qiongqi Game Console" platform, its appeal to players has increased. Conversely, the "FC Game Console" has gradually lost its appeal to players.
In January and February of 1987, Nintendo's revenue had already decreased significantly.
Hiroshi Yamauchi, Shigeru Miyamoto, Gunpei Yokoi, and other Nintendo executives held numerous meetings to discuss the matter, and they basically reached a consensus: in the 8-bit game console market, the FC game console had completely lost to the Qiongqi game console, and if Nintendo wanted to regain its position as the gaming leader, it had to develop a 16-bit game console.
16-bit game consoles are powerful, with game graphics far exceeding those of 8-bit game consoles. Game developers can create more fun games on 16-bit game consoles, so defeating the "Qiongqi Game Console" is no problem!
A butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazon rainforest of South America could potentially cause a tornado in Texas two weeks later.
Nintendo's predecessor was the "FC" game console, launched in 1983, but it wasn't until November 21, 1990, that the 16-bit game console "SFC" (Super-FC) was released.
The sudden emergence of Wujiang Group caused a crisis for Nintendo, making it impossible for them to continue to win without effort.
Necessity is the mother of invention!
Due to the butterfly effect, Nintendo surprisingly began developing a 16-bit game console ahead of schedule.
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The huge success of the "Qiongqi Game Machine" greatly helped Lü Maoshi's negotiations with Philips.
More than ten days later, Lü Mao and his group arrived in the Netherlands.
Among the entourage, three are leading figures in the domestic CNC machine tool industry: Zhou Huicheng, Qing Chengen, and Shen Zeyu.
On the first day, everyone checked into the hotel, rested for the night, and adjusted to the time difference. They also sent a notification to Philips, arranging to discuss their collaboration at 10:00 AM the following morning.
Philips warmly welcomed the delegation from Wujiang Group upon learning of their upcoming visit to discuss cooperation.
Wujiang Group is no longer what it used to be; its revenue is even comparable to that of Philips.
"Wujiang Group had previously discussed CD patent licensing with Philips, and they will likely bring it up again during this visit. Clearly, Wujiang Group intends to use CDs as the storage medium for their second-generation home game console."
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