Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-08-22 06:31Group 1 - The construction of AI computing infrastructure is driving continuous growth in the PCB industry [2][3] - The demand for high-end PCBs is surging due to hardware upgrades in AI servers, with global AI server shipments expected to increase from 500,000 units in 2020 to 2 million units by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate of 45.2% [2] - Major PCB manufacturers like Shenghong Technology and Pengding Holdings are experiencing high capacity utilization rates and robust order backlogs, indicating strong demand in the market [2][3] Group 2 - The expansion of PCB capacity is leading to increased demand across the related supply chain, particularly for high-end products like copper-clad laminates and HDI boards [3] - Shenghong Technology is continuously expanding its production capacity for high-end HDI and multilayer boards, while Huadian Co. plans to invest approximately 4.3 billion RMB in new projects targeting AI data centers [3] - The demand for PCB production equipment is rising due to the need for equipment upgrades in key production processes, driven by the expansion of PCB capacity [3] Group 3 - Investment recommendations include focusing on companies benefiting from AI server shipments, such as Shenghong Technology and Huadian Co. [4] - PCB equipment manufacturers like Chipbond Technology and Dazhong CNC are expected to see order growth due to rising demand for high-end PCBs [4] - The domestic semiconductor industry is accelerating due to trade barriers, with companies like Chipone Technology and Aojie Technology being highlighted for investment [4][5]