March 20, 2025 – LUMEN Solutions Office, Mexico City
Rodrigo Martínez sat at his desk, staring at his computer screen. Outside the window, the morning sun softly illuminated Mexico City, but inside the LUMEN Solutions office, the atmosphere was somber. The echo of the latest reports of US sanctions resonated in his head. He knew the US government wasn't going to stand idly by after its operating system, XochitlOS, began gaining traction worldwide. It had been a major breakthrough for LUMEN Solutions, but at the same time, it had attracted the attention of those who didn't want to lose control over global technology.
The tech war was beginning.
The US government had begun imposing trade restrictions on LUMEN Solutions, and the situation was unsustainable. The company faced the possibility of losing access to certain key technology components from US suppliers, threatening the company's expansion. But Rodrigo, with his visionary nature, saw an opportunity in this adversity.
Why depend on third parties when he could create his own microprocessors, graphics cards, and other components? He knew that to truly challenge the tech giants, he couldn't rely solely on his software. LUMEN had to enter the hardware industry and take complete control of its production chain.
March 25, 2025 – Tijuana, Baja California
After weeks of analysis and evaluation, Rodrigo had found the answer. In northern Mexico, in Tijuana, there was an electronics manufacturing plant for sale. The plant had once been part of a microprocessor assembly company, but had been partially dismantled by large tech conglomerates, leaving the infrastructure in a state of disuse. However, with the right technology, Rodrigo saw the potential to revitalize it.
At the Tijuana airport, Rodrigo met with his core team: Sofía, the marketing director; Diego, the head of engineering; and Mariana, the procurement manager. They all shared a mixture of anticipation and anxiety. The stakes were high. This new investment not only represented a strategic shift for LUMEN, but also a global risk.
"Are you ready?" Rodrigo asked as he settled into the car seat that would take them to the plant.
"We are," Sofía replied, smiling determinedly.
"Like it or not, this is a step toward total independence," Diego added, his gaze fixed on the horizon.
The Tijuana plant was large, with high ceilings and wide open spaces, but the machinery was obsolete. The assembly lines that had once kept pace with the production of Intel and AMD were now empty. The industrial robot equipment was disused, and the air was thick with the dust of inactivity.
"This is where it all begins," Rodrigo said, observing closely.
Over the next few days, Rodrigo and his team worked on restructuring the plant. He knew he couldn't rely on conventional equipment; he needed advanced technology to keep up with the competition. So he turned to the semi-automatic industrial robot technology he had obtained from the Ark.
The robots were the latest generation of semi-automatic equipment: designed for the production of microprocessors with nanometer precision, automatic circuit assembly, and the creation of custom graphics cards to work in conjunction with XochitlOS. These robots had built-in intelligence, allowing them to adapt to customized production and optimize each batch of components as they were produced.
March 30, 2025 – Production Line Implementation
The plant was beginning to come to life. New chip assembly equipment, designed to produce microprocessors for custom devices, was installed. The production line consisted of several key stations:
Material Input Station: The semiconductors and metals needed to create microprocessors arrived in large quantities, ready to be processed.
Circuit Assembly Station: Semi-automated robots assembled the circuits automatically and in a modular fashion. The robots' flexibility allowed them to switch between different microprocessor and graphics card configurations according to LUMEN's specifications.
AI Integration Station: At this station, specialized AI chips were integrated to optimize XochitlOS performance. Each microprocessor was designed to run seamlessly with the software, achieving unprecedented performance.
Quality Control Station: Before being packaged, each chip underwent rigorous quality assurance, where robots verified the precision of the connections and thermal stability. Each unit produced was tested under extreme conditions to ensure its reliability.
Packaging and Distribution Station: Finally, the finished products were packaged and ready for shipping. Automated warehousing and logistics systems were used here to manage inventory and ensure orders were quickly sent to customers.
April 5, 2025 – First LUMEN Chips
The day finally arrived. The first production run of LUMEN Hardware chips was ready for distribution. Rodrigo and his team were excited, but also aware of what this meant. LUMEN Solutions had not only created revolutionary software; they now had control over the hardware that made it work.
"These chips aren't just components; they're the heart of our independence," Rodrigo said with determination as he watched the production line in its final stages.
The first microprocessor units and graphics cards were tested and evaluated by LUMEN engineers. The performance exceeded all expectations.
"XochitlOS has achieved perfect synergy with the hardware. This is the future of technology, Rodrigo," Diego commented, impressed.
Rodrigo smiled, but his mind was still moving. He knew this was just the beginning. LUMEN Hardware now represented a new era of technological autonomy.
April 10, 2025 – The International Launch
With the plant operational and the products ready, LUMEN Solutions launched its hardware line to the international market. The press conference was a global event. Rodrigo appeared before the media, accompanied by his team, to talk about the company's new phase.
"Today we're not just launching a new product line. Today we're launching technology independence. LUMEN's autonomy doesn't depend on anyone. We control everything, from the operating system to the hardware that runs it."
The international press was in shock. LUMEN, a company that had started as a software company, was now positioning itself as a serious competitor in the hardware market. Large companies like Intel and NVIDIA were beginning to feel the pressure from a competitor that, until then, had been underestimated.
April 15, 2025 – The Tech Giants' Reaction
Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA began to react. They knew they couldn't ignore what Rodrigo had achieved. These giants were forced to adjust their strategies, fearing they would lose control over the microprocessor and GPU markets.
On a political level, the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) launched an investigation to determine whether LUMEN's new production violated fair competition rules. This was not only a threat to LUMEN, but also to the technological independence of countries like Mexico and China, which had already begun to approach LUMEN as a new ally in the global technological war.
April 20, 2025 – Rodrigo's Resistance
Rodrigo, far from being intimidated, stood firm. He knew that independence was the key to surviving in this new technological order.
"We're here to change the rules of the game," Rodrigo told his team as he observed the performance of graphics cards and microprocessors in internal tests. "LUMEN isn't just a company." It's a movement that will change the way the world interacts with technology.