Material Empire

During the two days of waiting for the report meeting, each manufacturer was not idle. Some of them contacted the local technical department in Sao Paulo to test the samples of Chinese products they got; some simply sent people to fly back to their home countries to test in their own companies. What the Expo Organizing Committee conducted was only the wear resistance test, and these companies need to conduct a comprehensive analysis of this new technology.

Due to time constraints, it is impossible for everyone to test these samples in depth, but the preliminary test results are enough to shock them. The ceramic coatings on the surfaces of all samples are very uniform, dense and firm, which obviously comes from a very mature process equipment. Although some cutting-edge aerospace and aviation companies can also do this, the Chinese should use a completely different process because their products are very cheap.

After receiving the test results, the technical directors of various large companies couldn't sit still, and flew to Brazil overnight. Since some testing work was entrusted to experts from universities and scientific research institutions, and these experts were inextricably linked with technicians in many other industries, for a while, the relevant Chinese mastered a mysterious thermal spraying technology The news spread like wildfire, and there are countless people who can sniff out the business opportunities. These people also dialed the airline's booking phone number one after another, and suddenly it was hard to find a ticket for planes from all over the world to Brazil.

"What's going on here? Why are there so many strange faces?" Brownlie, the secretary-general of the Expo Organizing Committee, looked at all kinds of people pouring in from the outside, and asked his staff in amazement.

As the organizer of the Farming Machinery Expo, Brownlee has a lot of contact with big companies in the agricultural machinery industry. Although he can't say the names of those presidents and directors casually, he is more or less familiar with the big names in the industry. But most of the people entering the arena now were people he had never seen before, especially those who came wearing company uniforms, and the logos embroidered on their chests obviously had nothing to do with agriculture.

For example, a guy who just walked over with a lot of talk claimed to be from Rolls-Royce. Doesn’t this company produce aircraft engines? How did you come to the tillage equipment exhibition?

"Today the Chinese are going to hold a report on the thermal spraying process, and it has been set in the second lecture hall. If we are not mistaken, these people should come to listen to this report." Graham staff reports.

"Lecture Hall No. 2? Isn't there room for only 100 people?" Brownlee reminded.

"Yes, the seats are already occupied now, we are looking for someone to move the chairs to the lecture hall..." Krizek said.

Brownlee looked up at the flow of people outside, and said, "Kreizek, are you sure that the No. 2 lecture hall can accommodate thousands of people?"

"I think... it shouldn't fit in." Kreizek broke out in sweat.

"Hurry up and change the venue!" Brownlee roared, "Hurry up and find a bigger venue before there is any trouble."

Krizek said: "But our largest lecture hall can only accommodate 300 people at most. According to the current trend, I am worried that the final number will exceed 2,000 people. Or... shall we take some restrictive measures and put Some people cleared out?"

Brownlee shook his head: "The background of these people is beyond our ability to offend. Besides, it is an unprecedented achievement for us to attract these people to participate in an expo like ours. How can we drive them out?"

"But..." Krizek was embarrassed.

Brownlee deserves to be the Secretary-General, and he has the courage to make a decision. He ordered: "Well, let's change the report to the open air. Go find some more stools immediately. If it is impossible, dismantle the exhibition stand as a pawn." Seats are also fine. Also, the most important thing is the audio equipment, go and remove the speakers in each lecture hall and place them in every corner of the venue!"

"Understood!" The staff agreed, and ran to carry out the order.

This is the advantage of the exhibition being held on the farm. Outside the exhibition area, there is a large open space, which was originally used to test the performance of tractors, but now it happens to be changed into an open-air venue. The executive ability of the exposition organizing committee is quite strong. After a while, a temporary podium was set up at one end of the open space, and a microphone was set up. In the middle of the open space, there are all kinds of chairs and stands that serve as chairs.

The people who came to attend the report meeting heard that the venue had been changed, so they all rushed out of the No. 2 lecture hall. Those who ran fast occupied the front row seats first, and those who ran slowly could only sit in the back. There was some grumbling at first, but they soon cheered up, because they found that there were more people who didn't even grab the seats at the back, and could only find a place to sit on the floor. What's even more exaggerated is that, seeing that they couldn't find a seat, some talented people simply drove a few tractors from the exhibition area, parked beside them, and then climbed to the top of the cab of the tractors, overlooking the entire venue from a high position.

Behind the podium, Li Linguang and Yue Kun, who had just rushed back from Sao Paulo, were introducing several Brazilian professors who came with them to Cui Hongchun and Qin Hai: "This is Professor Ruttenberg, a ceramicist, and he is also a professor in Sao Paulo. A board member of the university; this is Professor Varnum, who is also in materials science, and he has a lot of research in plasma spraying; this is..."

After introducing the situation of several Brazilian professors, Li Linguang turned around and introduced Cui Hongchun and Qin Hai to each other. For Cui Hongchun's title of vice minister, several Brazilian professors only showed some respect, but when Li Linguang introduced Qin Hai, the eyes of several Brazilian professors stared straight.

"Li, is this the young man you mentioned who solved the core technical problem of the thermal spraying process?" Ruttenberg asked in surprise. Qin Hai's age was written on his face. Ruttenberg had heard Li Linguang talk about Qin Hai beforehand, and knew that he was very young, but he never thought he would be so young. In his opinion, Li Linguang's ability to solve those key technical problems in thermal spraying is already very remarkable. Who would have thought that such a young man would be the real technical master.

"I think Professor Li probably praised me too much. In fact, I just proposed some ideas. It is Professor Li and Professor Yue who really solved the problem." Qin Hai answered Ruttenberg's question with a smile. However, the effect of his answer is to solidify the image of a technical genius. At the level of Ruttenberg, he naturally knows how important it is to be able to come up with ideas. As for solving problems under the guidance of this idea, it is not so difficult. matter.

"Mr. Qin, how did you come up with this idea? In the past two days, we had a very in-depth exchange with Mr. Li and Mr. Yue on the thermal spraying process you developed. A genius idea." Varnum also said full of praise.

"This...may be just an idea." Qin Hai replied with a smile, "I don't know much, so I don't have a fixed pattern in my thinking. It may be easier to generate some new ideas. However, these ideas can eventually become reality. , it is all due to the excellent knowledge and hard work of Professor Li and Professor Yue."

"Yes, yes, the knowledge of the two professors is very outstanding. Our school intends to grant the title of lifelong honorary professor to the two professors. This matter has been submitted to the board of directors for discussion." Ruttenberg said, for some reason, his eyes There was a hint of mystery in it.

"Is this true?" Qin Hai noticed Ruttenberg's look in his eyes, and he felt suspicious, so he pulled Li Linguang aside with an excuse, and asked him in a low voice.

Li Linguang's face was slightly flushed, and he also replied in a low voice: "That's right, Rutenberg told me and Lao Yue several times, it seems to be true..."

"This is a good thing, why, do you have any concerns?" Qin Hai asked.

Li Linguang said: "You don't know, Ruttenberg made a condition, asking us to give them a thermal spraying machine for free. They want to do experiments in this area."

"Fuck, why is this guy so cunning?" Qin Hai couldn't help laughing, "It's not a big deal, a thermal sprayer and two lifelong honorary professors are not too expensive."

"Isn't that expensive? One of our equipment costs more than 400,000 yuan, and a joint title costs more than 200,000 yuan." Li Linguang said.

Qin Haidao: "It's okay, the wool comes from the sheep. Later, we will sell a few more equipment to Brazil, and earn back the money for this one. Teacher Li, you must know that this title is too useful for us. No way. , I’m going to talk to this guy surnamed Lu now.”

After Qin Hai finished speaking, he turned around and walked towards Ruttenberg. Li Linguang reached out to grab him, but it was in vain. Qin Hai walked up to Ruttenberg and said, "Professor Ruttenberg, you just said that St. Paul University is going to grant the titles of Lifetime Honorary Professors to Professor Li and Professor Yue. I don't know when it will be confirmed?"

"This... needs to be discussed by the board of directors. The members of the board of directors have their own jobs. I am not sure when the board of directors will be held." Ruttenberg said.

"Are you sure now?" Qin Hai ignored his excuses and asked directly, "If we agree to donate a thermal spraying machine to your school..."

"You mean, you promised to give us a thermal sprayer as a gift?" Ruttenberg's face really became sunny. He really wanted to get such a device. After talking with Li Linguang and Yue Kun, Ruttenberg was sensitively aware that thermal spraying technology was about to usher in a period of great development. If he can obtain such a device earlier than his peers, it means that he can seize the opportunity to conduct research in this field, and how many high-quality papers will be waiting for him.