智通财经网·2026-01-27 06:47Group 1 - The lithium battery industry is entering an accelerated expansion phase, with major companies starting a new round of capital expenditures in 2025, and 2026 is expected to see record-high capex investments [1] - The demand for lithium batteries has consistently exceeded expectations in recent years, leading to order overflow from major manufacturers due to insufficient capacity, with an estimated additional production capacity of nearly 1 TWh expected in 2026 [1] - Major lithium battery manufacturers are currently initiating equipment tenders, with hundreds of GWh of orders already visible, and further orders of around 100 GWh are anticipated [1] Group 2 - Orders for lithium battery equipment have reached new highs, with most equipment manufacturers showing positive year-on-year growth in contract liabilities, and many have surpassed historical peaks [2] - The strong order situation in the lithium battery equipment sector is expected to continue into 2026, although profitability improvements may not be realized until 2026 [2] Group 3 - Progress has been made in the research and development of solid-state batteries, with a shift in focus towards cost reduction and efficiency improvements in equipment, laying the groundwork for future testing of solid-state batteries [3] - Major battery manufacturers are expected to begin constructing pilot lines for solid-state batteries in 2026, which will create additional demand and opportunities for equipment companies [3] Group 4 - Companies to watch in this sector include XianDao Intelligent (300450.SZ), XianHui Technology (688155.SH), LianYing Laser (688518.SH), HaiMuXing (688559.SH), DeLong Laser (688170.SH), ST YiFei (688646.SH), YingHe Technology (300457.SZ), HangKe Technology (688006.SH), and XinYuRen (688573.SH) [4]