This is interesting - they plan to deliver a revolutionary device in 5 years and are about to hire 30 new people. Is that really feasible? I suppose the funding

This is interesting - they plan to deliver a revolutionary device in 5 years and are about to hire 30 new people. Is that really feasible? I suppose the funding cycles mean you have no choice, because it is not possible to maintain a large dedicated research workforce for prolonged periods.