CHAPTER 1906: CHAPTER 995: THE FIRST 3-NANOMETER LITHOGRAPHY MACHINE IS ABOUT TO BE BORN

After Ding Yue finished speaking, he prepared to hang up the phone.

"What?"

Xu Bin was instantly astonished upon hearing it and quickly asked, "3-nanometer process lithography machine, are you saying that our latest lithography machine has been achieved?"

"Just now, Tong Yihang called me to report this good news."

Ding Yue said with a smile, "Then I’m going over to take a look. They said they have started manufacturing and assembling the 3-nanometer process lithography machine, and then testing it. Once the test is successful, it means we have officially mastered the 3-nanometer lithography machine technology."

"That’s awesome! All our collaboration with the mechanical department and other faculties was worth it."

Excitedly, Xu Bin said, "But our computer department’s tasks were completed a long time ago. In fact, the computer aspect doesn’t weigh much in the 3-nanometer lithography machine; it’s mainly in the precision mechanical processing."

"Isn’t that true."

Ding Yue said calmly, "Alright, alright, since you’re out shopping and with your girlfriend, I won’t disturb you."

"No, no, no, Yue, what’s so special about shopping? I’ll head back right away. It’s a lithography machine, a 3-nanometer one; how can I not take a look?"

Xu Bin thought for a while and felt that he still needed to witness a miracle in the domestic chip field.

After all, chips are closely related to his field of computer studies.

"Hey, not spending time shopping with your girlfriend?"

Ding Yue asked with a laugh.

"Ah, she can shop on her own too. It’s just buying things, I can’t be short of a little money?"

Xu Bin quickly said, "It’s more important to check out the lithography machine, hahahaha."

"Hahahaha!"

Ding Yue laughed along.

"Okay then, I’ll wait for you at the research base center." After saying this, Ding Yue hung up the phone and, together with his secretary Wen Ruohan, left the Administration Building, heading towards the research base center.

In fact, the distance between the Administration Building and the research base center is not far. Walking there only takes a while, which is good exercise.

About fifteen minutes later.

Ding Yue arrived at the research base center.

It’s undeniable that the research base center at Mist City Arts and Science University is getting better, with one advanced laboratory being established after another. It’s estimated that in a few years, this will become the largest research base in the country, or even globally.

Here, regardless of whether it’s physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, mechanics, materials, or various other scientific branches, they can have the world’s top laboratories and abundant funding support provided by Mist City Arts and Science University.

"Principal Ding, you’re here."

At the lithography machine research base in the research center, Tong Yihang hurried over when he saw Principal Ding.

Shortly after.

Liu Tiefei, Luo Peng, and Su Beilin also approached Principal Ding.

They are the top figures in the mechanical department, and with their capabilities, Ding Yue believes they can justifiably hold the title of the world’s strongest mechanical professionals, as their achievements and strength deserve this honor.

"You’ve all worked hard these past few years, getting the 3-nanometer chip lithography machine technology breakthrough is impressive!"

Ding Yue gave a thumbs-up to everyone.

This was the most solid affirmation for them, as well as the most sincere praise.

Of course.

As for the rewards for them, there’s no need for Ding Yue to elaborate. Both the company and the school understand the appreciation they deserve.

After all, Tong Yihang and Liu Tiefei led a group of the top mechanical talents, researching year after year, overcoming one difficulty after another to get here this year.

Even with Ding Yue’s advanced technological knowledge, it wouldn’t have been possible without the relentless efforts of Tong Yihang, Liu Tiefei, Luo Peng, Su Beilin, and those mechanical engineering students.

"Principal Ding, we didn’t let you down, did we?"

Liu Tiefei eagerly approached Principal Ding to ask.

"Of course, you make me extremely proud. A 3-nanometer chip, we’re finally nearing it, grasping it." Ding Yue said with emotion, "I always said that when it comes to the chip field, we can overtake on a curve, and now, it’s about to happen."

"Principal Ding, this way please. We’ve currently completed ninety-five percent of the lithography machine assembly. The remaining five percent will be completed within this week. Then a week from now, we can choose a good day for the first test of the 3-nanometer lithography machine."

Luo Peng gave Principal Ding a detailed report on the situation.

"So, our first 3-nanometer process lithography machine is about to be born?"

Ding Yue was very satisfied upon hearing this.

Everything is about to, in a week, create a new miracle in the field of chip technology.

"Am I late?"

At this moment, a voice came from not far away and got closer: "Where’s the lithography machine?"

Ding Yue was very familiar with this voice; it was his buddy, Xu Bin. Who knew this guy would arrive so quickly?

"Here so fast?"

Ding Yue looked at Xu Bin and said with a smile, "I haven’t even seen the lithography machine yet."

"Principal Ding, over here."

Luo Peng and Tong Yihang led Principal Ding and Director Xu to another experiment hall where a massive, intricate machine was presented before everyone.

Just as Luo Peng had said earlier, this 3-nanometer process lithography machine had its assembly 95% completed, meaning most of it was done.

The remaining five percent involved minor details.

This means, to an untrained eye, it already looks like a complete lithography machine.

"Truly beautiful."

Seeing the lithography machine in front of him, Ding Yue couldn’t help but praise it.

To those who love chips and have a high aspiration for technology, this lithography machine is like a beauty that makes one drool.

"Who wouldn’t agree? It’s simply... a treasure of our time, hahahaha!"

Xu Bin also commented with laughter.

Exactly!

This lithography machine, to everyone present, is even more beautiful than a beauty, and this 3-nanometer process lithography machine, for the country and even the world, is a treasure of this era.

Because in this world, there’s probably only this one!

After all, it has just been created.

"The greatest technology."

Ding Yue sighed again and then looked at Tong Yihang and Luo Peng, asking, "If next week’s test is successful, how soon can we start production, and what would be the annual output?"

"Due to the excessively complex production technology of this 3-nanometer lithography machine, the production speed is very, very slow. The estimated annual output is less than 500 units. Of course, that’s the estimate for the first year; every year after, we plan to increase the output."

Luo Peng answered Principal Ding’s question.

"Strive, do your best to boost production capacity. Only after the lithography machine’s capacity increases can the chip’s production capacity increase."

Ding Yue reminded everyone.

The manufacturing of chips is inseparable from the lithography machine. While it’s not only the lithography machine, the lithography machine is one of the core elements.

One lithography machine can produce many chips, but if we increase the lithography machines’ output, won’t the number of chips produced each year also increase?

And with increased chip production, it can promote rapid development across various industries.

Just like a few years ago, due to a shortage of chips, the production capacities in fields like automobiles, phones, and computers all declined, causing stagnant development.

"Alright, Principal Ding, we will definitely work hard."

Luo Peng responded affirmatively.

Looking at the 3-nanometer process lithography machine, which was not yet fully assembled, Ding Yue couldn’t help but smile.

Now, just looking forward to the first test after assembly a week later.

This first-ever 3-nanometer lithography machine in the country and even globally is bound to create a massive upheaval in the tech industry.