King of Technology: A Fresh Start in 1983

Both of these senior researchers are old friends of Zhou Yuguang.

After reading the draft and carefully examining the samples that Chen Jianghe had hand-welded using bare Huaxin boards, they all showed shock and admiration.

"Comrade Chen, your regulations... are quite interesting! They're even more detailed than the ministry's current guidelines!"

"This draft standard far surpasses the current level of domestic workshops. It even exceeds the standards of some large state-owned factories!"

A researcher surnamed Zhao adjusted his glasses and said, "Many township enterprises are getting into electronics these days; it's complete nonsense!"

"If your approach can be implemented effectively, it will be beneficial in raising the level of industry standardization!"

"Old Zhou, this young man of yours is quite something!"

Zhou Yuguang chuckled: "Don't let his young age fool you, he's a core member of the D Department's 'Spark' project!"

"Oh! No wonder!" Another researcher surnamed Yang nodded. "In that case, Lao Zhao and I will write a 'technical feasibility assessment opinion' for this draft in our personal capacities."

"We must emphasize its positive significance in improving the technological and process levels of the local and even national electronics industries!"

"Take this when you apply for your license! It might... give you extra points!"

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And just like that, I got two "expert evaluation opinions" bearing personal seals and signatures!

Although it lacks administrative power, the technical authority of the experts from Department X should not be underestimated!

Chen Jianghe and Zhou Yuguang were immediately invigorated!

Immediately reorganize the materials—

Application Report for the Establishment of Tiangong Technical Service Department, Draft Technical Specifications, and Expert Opinions.

Letter of Intent for Site Rental in Huilongguan, and Equipment List.

The "Resumes of Core Technical Personnel" mainly contain the technical backgrounds of Chen Jianghe and Zhou Yuguang.

Since Zhou Yuguang is currently still working at the research institute and has a special status, he can only be described as a "specially invited consultant".

This time, Chen Jianghe didn't go to the street office, but went directly to the CP District Administration for Industry and Commerce.

Find the deputy director in charge of individual and township enterprises.

He no longer spoke in a subservient manner, but instead, with the confidence of a technologist and the weighty technical standards he carried, he clearly and logically explained the purpose of Tiangong's factory construction...

It's not just about making money, but also about improving the level of basic electronic processing technology in China and filling the gaps in the domestic electronics manufacturing industry!

Perhaps it was that shockingly detailed technical specification…

Perhaps it contains the signatures and opinions of two senior experts…

Or perhaps, in Chen Jianghe's eyes, it was that unwavering dedication and the confidence in his technology that gave him the strength...

The deputy director did not refuse, but accepted the materials.

"Put the materials here for now. Your factory... is a bit special, we need to take a look."

"We'll let you know as soon as possible, and we also need to visit your site..."

As they walked out of the Industry and Commerce Bureau, Chen Jianghe and Zhou Yuguang exchanged a glance, both seeing hope in each other's eyes.

Although the road ahead is still bumpy, technology has finally opened the first crack in the policy barriers!

The flickering fire of hope shone faintly over the desolate threshing ground in Huilongguan.

The days of waiting for the license were agonizing and long.

But Chen Jianghe and Zhou Yuguang weren't idle either.

Chen Jianghe, along with Xiao Wang, Xiao Li, and two quality inspectors, began clearing the site and leveling the land in the overgrown threshing ground in Huilongguan.

A simple but large enough shed was built using red bricks and asbestos tiles.

Next, Zhou Yuguang led Chen Jianghe through the waste piles and warehouses of various state-owned factories under the X Department.

I managed to snag quite a few "treasures" at extremely low prices.

An old, but still functional, manual screen printing table used for solder paste printing.

Zhou Yuguang personally repaired two second-hand Japanese hot air reflow soldering machines that needed major overhaul.

Several pointer-type multimeters with acceptable accuracy and signal generators.

There was also a bunch of obsolete workbenches and shelves, and a huge industrial exhaust fan.

The shed gradually took on the rudiments of a "factory".

Although it was as simple as an enlarged version of Tiangong Technical Service Department, the divisions were very clear.

Incoming material inspection area, printing and welding area, manual component repair and welding area, testing and aging area, laboratory...

On the wall are Chen Jianghe's handwritten "Tiangong Precision Electronics Process Specifications" and "Safety Operating Procedures".

Meanwhile, the production and sales of Pangu Cards did not stop.

Chen Jianghe gritted his teeth and invested the last bit of working capital of Tiangong Technical Service Department into it, and placed another order for a batch of Pangu Card PCB bare boards through Hongxing Factory.

Meanwhile, the repair welding and assembly testing processes will all be transferred to the new workshop in Huilongguan.

At his stall in Zhongguancun, Zhao Xiaobo focused on highlighting the technological advantages and limited supply of the Pangu Card.

At the same time, we started taking on some small, simple circuit board soldering orders to maintain basic cash flow.

That day, Chen Jianghe was in the work shed in Huilongguan, adjusting the temperature control curve of the old reflow soldering machine...

Zhao Xiaobo rode in on his old-fashioned bicycle with great fanfare, waving a document in his hand!

"Brother Jianghe! The license! The license is here!"

Chen Jianghe suddenly turned around and grabbed the "Individual Business License (Copy)" stamped with a bright red seal!

The business scope clearly states: "Electronic product assembly and debugging; electronic component processing (limited to circuit board soldering and assembly)!"

Although the term "circuit board manufacturing" is still not mentioned, the word "processing" has already opened the most crucial crack for them!

The registered address is the threshing ground of Huilongguan Commune!

"It's done!"

Chen Jianghe slammed his fist on the iron frame next to him, making the tools rattle loudly!

Xiao Wang and Xiao Li cheered excitedly!

Zhou Yuguang rushed over upon hearing the news, and after looking at the business license, he breathed a long sigh of relief.

He patted Chen Jianghe on the shoulder forcefully: "Good lad! Using technology to pave the way! You're on the right track!"

[Tiangong Precision Electronics Processing Plant (in preparation)] has been officially established!

Although it was just a simple shed, although the equipment was outdated, and although there was a shortage of manpower…

But this means that Tiangong has finally moved from a "technical service department" to a "factory" and now has a compliant production base!

On the second day after the listing, Chen Jianghe received his first "big order"!

It was Zhou Yuguang who brought them in through connections.

It's an order from the computer science department of a university in Beijing for twenty [expansion cards for teaching experiments]!

High-level craftsmanship and tight deadlines are required!

This is the first major test for the newly established Tiangong Factory's technology and management!

Chen Jianghe personally led the team and strictly followed the "Technical Specifications" in operation.

All incoming PCBs and components undergo full inspection!

We used a homemade caliper to randomly check the thickness of the solder paste printing!

Real-time monitoring and recording of reflow soldering temperature profile!

The manual component welding was handled by Xiao Wang and Xiao Li, with Chen Jianghe personally inspecting the key weld points!

Full-function testing of the finished product + 8-hour high-temperature aging!

Five days later, twenty well-crafted and stable expansion cards were delivered on time!

University professors were full of praise during the inspection: "This craftsmanship is far superior to what we have in the lab! And it's cheaper too!"