"The seismometer will not be exported for the time being, but we need an EUV for experiments. If EUV can be exchanged, we will be happy to exchange it with you." Zhao Min said.
Chen Mo watched quietly. He wouldn't mind if he could get a photolithography machine and two more seismometers.
"If Ambassador Terry thinks it's impossible, you can wait until our seismometer is exported before coming over to trade with us." Zhao Min said calmly.
"Ms. Zhao's condition makes me very powerless." Terry said: "We don't have EUV. How about other conditions?"
"Our company has no shortage of others." Zhao Min shook his head: "I believe Ambassador Terry has great powers and will find a way to get it."
"Miss Zhao really thinks highly of me." Terry shook his head and smiled.
"In this case, Mr. Terry will be disappointed this time. You should wait until our company's seismometers are exported before coming over. Of course, if you place an order now, we will accept it and give you seismometers first. The price is not the same. It’s not expensive, $50 million per unit.”
As soon as Zhao Min said this, the female translator who followed Terry next to her twitched her lips. The price is not expensive, $50 million
If this sentence is released, it will become a classic "small goal".
After hearing the price, Terry's face trembled. He heard about the price of seismometers, but he didn't expect the price to be real.
"Can't the price be lower?" Terry asked.
"No, we treat everyone equally. The price is the same in every country. Our production is very low, and we are not sure when we can deliver the order. However, if there is a lithography machine, as soon as the lithography machine arrives, we will immediately I have two for you," Zhao Min said.
Terry mused, this was a conundrum.
They wanted a seismograph mainly for research. The seismograph they picked up last time was damaged, and they didn't get much useful technology. This time they just want a intact seismograph to go back to.
If they develop an early warning mechanism for the operation of seismometers, they can produce seismometers. This is the most cutting-edge technology, and many countries want it.
"Can you show me your seismograph?" Terry did not reply immediately. He needed to contact the country for further reply.
"We have a model of a seismometer in our company. You can take Ambassador Terry to have a look." Zhao Min said.
"OK."
A group of people walked towards the product exhibition area of Army Ant Company.
In the company, there is a specially set up area to display the company's products. After taking Terry around and leaving, Chen Mo and Zhao Min walked to the office.
"What do you think of the Americans taking the initiative to come over this time?" Chen Mo asked.
"Shirking the responsibility of salvaging the seismograph and getting a new one. The one they damaged has no great research value. They want a new one back. They want to study the technology of the seismograph."
Zhao Min got to the point of the problem.
"What about replacing the seismometer with EUV technology this time? Is there hope?" Chen Mo asked.
"He didn't refuse on the spot, it was hope. I just took advantage of their eagerness to get the seismometer and made a deal with them. Even if they didn't block the technology, if we placed an order with ASML, it would still take 21 months to get the lithography machine. , which is faster."
"It's better to make the news public and exchange three seismometers for a photolithography machine and give it a try. You may have unexpected gains." Chen Mo said.
Nowadays, not just one or two countries in the world are eyeing the technology of seismographs in his hands. However, the price offered by the Army Ant Company is too high, and there is no export of seismometers for the time being, so many people who have money can't get it.
The Army Ant Company is willing to release the seismometer, and there will definitely be no shortage of interested companies.
"Yes, you can trade with anyone anyway, not necessarily the United States. There are many other countries with photolithography machines." Zhao Min nodded.
That afternoon, the news that Army Ant Company was willing to exchange three seismometers for one EUV was officially announced.
The news instantly attracted international attention.
The earthquake in the island country has not really subsided yet.
The Fukushima nuclear leak became more serious during this earthquake, and the United States took away the army ant seismometer. News that caused mutual hostility between the people of the island country and the United States is still circulating on the Internet.
The seismograph is the biggest protagonist in this earthquake. Because of the emergence of seismometers, earthquakes have become predictable. Countries that have suffered from earthquake disasters are all staring at the seismometers of the Marching Ant Company.
Now the Army Ant Company exchanged seismometers for photolithography machines, which immediately attracted the attention of many media.
The domestic semiconductor industry has not developed. This is not due to poor chip design capabilities. The lack of high-end lithography machines is also one of the reasons.
The news from Army Ant Company releases a big signal: Army Ant is preparing to enter the semiconductor market.
Along the way, whoever the army ants catch will be unlucky. For semiconductor companies, the emergence of another potential rival in China is spine-chilling.
Intel headquarters.
"What do you think about Army Ant Company's request for a photolithography machine?"
Paul looked at Barrett, who was sitting in the main seat of the conference room. There were several other Intel leaders or directors on the floor. If Army Ant companies want to enter the semiconductor field, they must develop new strategies to deal with it.
This nest of ants will make people tremble wherever they go.
"Don't worry, Paul." Barrett said: "In the semiconductor field, not just any company can enter, but I am a little interested in this seismograph."
"It's better to trade with them for an EUV. If we can reverse engineer the seismograph technology, the company's stock and reputation will be even better." Sitting opposite Barrett, the gray-haired Chairman of Intel, Ann Dee looked at the other people in the conference room.
His words stunned everyone.
"I also think it can be considered. They just want photolithography machines. Although they are scarce, we have them, and the next batch of goods will arrive soon. In recent years, the Europeans have been a bit duplicitous in their embargo on China.
Ames has shown signs of relenting. In less than two years, the Chinese will have photolithography machines. We have no shortage of them here. The loss of one machine will not have much impact on the output, and we can buy another one at any time. " said the youngest man on the field. He was Wilson, the CEO of EA and now the 12th director of Intel.
Others on the field were also deep in thought. In recent years, many European countries have lifted some technology embargoes on China. With the rise of China, this trend will become bigger and bigger. Now that there are benefits, they have no reason not to take them. .
If earthquake prediction technology is developed with the help of seismometers and the production of seismometers is mastered, it will have a great impact on the company's reputation and earnings. This is how Army Ant Company has become a giant like them, and its valuation is sky-high.
Paul, the initiator of the meeting, did not expect that the style of the meeting would actually veer in this direction.
South Korea, Samsung headquarters conference room.
Sitting on the conference table were other senior executives of Samsung Group. Everyone was sitting upright and did not dare to make any big moves.
Li Jianxi looked at the seismograph on the projection with an expressionless face.
This thing is the seismograph that caused a lot of noise during this period. He is very interested in this technology. If he can master the technology of seismometers, the influence of Samsung Group will become even greater.
They are shareholders of ASML and have priority to pick up the goods. One EUV will have little impact on them. The next batch of EUVs will arrive soon. They have some grievances with the Army Ant Company, but cooperation in competition is the norm for corporate survival now.
There are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.
Samsung has been able to grow from a small trading company to a large group that now controls South Korea's economy. It definitely shows its courage.
Army Ant Company's seismometers cost fifty million dollars each, and they knew the news. High price monopoly is their favorite method. Things are rare and valuable. No matter how much money they have, those countries will also buy this instrument that can predict disasters.
Originally, Army Ant Company did not export seismometers, so they had no way to get them for the time being. Now that there is such a good opportunity, they will not let it go easily.
The price of EUV is US$110 million and that of seismometers is US$50 million. Even if we exchange three units and resell them to other countries, the business will be profitable.
"Send someone to contact the Marching Ant Company and tell them that we are willing to exchange with them, but we want four units." Li Jianxi said.
The third update will be made tomorrow. There will be no update in the early morning. Everyone should go to bed early.
(End of chapter)