PCB行业跟踪报告：北美云厂AI-Capex再超预期，AI加速PCB技术跃升及格局重塑

Investment Rating - The report suggests a positive investment outlook for the AI PCB sector, indicating strong growth potential driven by AI demand and product upgrades [1][8]. Core Insights - North American cloud service providers (CSPs) have reported better-than-expected Q2 performance, leading to upward revisions in future capital expenditure (Capex) forecasts, indicating sustained demand for AI computing power [1][2]. - The AI PCB product upgrade trend is expected to significantly enhance the average selling price (ASP) of AI PCBs, driven by advancements in technology and increased complexity in design [3][7]. - The report emphasizes that the expansion of AI PCB production capacity is unlikely to lead to oversupply in the short to medium term, as demand continues to outpace supply due to high technical barriers and increasing design specifications [8][9]. Summary by Sections AI Computing Power Trends - Major CSPs like Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon have increased their AI Capex forecasts significantly, with Google raising its 2025 Capex from $75 billion to $85 billion, a year-on-year increase of 62% [2]. - The demand for AI computing power is expected to remain robust, with significant investments in AI infrastructure across the industry [2]. AI PCB Product Upgrade Trends - The introduction of next-generation AI server products, such as NVIDIA's Rubin series, is anticipated to require higher-layer HDI and advanced CCL materials, which will increase the value of AI PCBs [3][7]. - The report highlights that the complexity and performance requirements of AI PCBs are increasing, leading to a higher demand for advanced materials and manufacturing techniques [7][10]. Impact of PCB Capacity Expansion - A number of PCB manufacturers in China are planning significant capacity expansions to meet the growing demand for AI PCBs, with companies like Huadian and Pengding Holdings announcing substantial investments [8][9]. - The report suggests that the competitive landscape will favor leading manufacturers with established relationships and technological advantages, reinforcing a "stronger gets stronger" trend in the industry [8][9]. Upstream Material Impact - The demand for high-end materials such as M8/M9 CCL and specialty fiberglass is expected to rise sharply, with a projected CAGR of 26% for high-end CCL materials from 2024 to 2026 [10]. - The supply of these materials is currently constrained, presenting opportunities for domestic manufacturers to increase their market share in high-end product segments [10]. Equipment Demand from PCB Expansion - The expansion of high-end PCB production is expected to drive demand for advanced PCB manufacturing equipment, with the market for PCB-specific equipment projected to grow significantly [11][12]. - Domestic equipment manufacturers are likely to benefit from this trend, particularly in areas such as drilling and exposure equipment, as they seek to replace imported high-end equipment [11][12].