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To invest in research you need to get so called research units. Depending on the industry you want to get higher quality level in, you need to get the right research units. Go to the RESEARCH screen to see what research units are needed for which products. You can obtain research units either by getting a laboratory building, or buying them from other players.
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It makes sense to invest in research once your company gets larger (reaches about $1,300,000 in company value or 3,000 employees). The larger your company, the more sense high quality products make. Having a strong CTO on retainer is worth it only if you are getting Q3 research or higher.
by Patrik Beck
Special Thanks: The Traveller, for confirming Aerospace Research patent value after the November 2020, Aerospace Nerf.
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