晚报 | 11月18日主题前瞻

Cosmetics Industry - The National Medical Products Administration of China has issued opinions to deepen cosmetic regulation reform and promote high-quality development, encouraging local drug regulatory departments to seek government support for industry policies [1] - The Chinese cosmetics market is projected to reach a scale of 1,073.8 billion yuan in 2024, with a steady growth rate of 5%-10% over the next five years, and domestic brands have surpassed a 55% market share [1] - The industry is transitioning from scale expansion to a high-quality phase driven by technology, efficacy, and sustainable development, aiming to build competitive barriers through a "full industry chain ecosystem" [1] 3D Printing Industry - China's independently developed 3D printed simplified turbojet engine has successfully completed its first flight test, marking a significant breakthrough in engineering applications [2] - The global 3D printing market is expected to reach $21.9 billion in 2024, with China's market size around 41.5 billion yuan, and is projected to exceed $84-115 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate of 20%-30% [2] - China is transitioning from "prototype manufacturing" to "direct manufacturing" in the 3D printing sector, aiming for a significant position in the global market [2] Semiconductor Industry - Research teams from Hong Kong universities have made a breakthrough in the architecture of analog-to-digital converters (ADC), reducing AI chip power consumption by 57.2% and area by 30.7% [3] - The demand for AI computing power is growing exponentially, with energy consumption in data centers and battery life in edge devices becoming industry pain points [3] Lithium Battery Industry - Prices of various lithium battery materials have increased, with ethylene carbonate rising by 23.26%, lithium hexafluorophosphate by 5.93%, and electrolytes by 4.93% [4] - The lithium battery industry is experiencing a price surge due to inventory reduction and unexpected demand for energy storage, with domestic companies benefiting from a global energy storage cycle [4] Nuclear Fusion Industry - A procurement project by Fusion New Energy (Anhui) Co., Ltd. has been announced, with a total amount exceeding 2 billion yuan, involving key components for fusion energy systems [5] - Nuclear fusion is recognized for its environmental friendliness and high energy density, with significant global investment expected to reach $9.766 billion by mid-2025 [5] Quantum Technology - The 2025 Quantum Science and Industry Conference will be held from November 20 to 21 in Hefei, with participation expected from over 600 organizations and 4,000 individuals [6] - Quantum computing is emerging as a disruptive technology, with diverse technical routes and significant breakthroughs in quantum error correction expected to influence the industry's progress [6]