Soochow Securities·2026-01-18 07:00Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for the mechanical equipment industry [1] Core Insights - The report highlights three major investment opportunities in the mechanical equipment sector: the Belt and Road Initiative, demand recovery in Europe and the US, and the transition from capacity to technology export in high-end manufacturing [2][18] - Solid-state battery technology is accelerating, benefiting equipment manufacturers, with significant investments from leading companies like BYD and Gotion [3][20] - The humanoid robot sector is poised for growth with Tesla's Optimus V3 nearing mass production, indicating strong market potential for core suppliers [4][41] Summary by Sections Investment Recommendations - Recommended companies include: Northern Huachuang, Sany Heavy Industry, Zhongwei Company, Hengli Hydraulic, CIMC, Tuojing Technology, Haitai International, Bichu Electronics, Jingsheng Mechanical, and others [1][15] Mechanical Equipment Export - China’s foreign investment is growing rapidly, with a focus on the Belt and Road Initiative, which is driving demand for domestic equipment in resource-rich countries [2][18] - The report emphasizes the importance of high-quality targets with significant exposure to European and American markets, particularly in hand tools and forklifts [19] Lithium Battery Equipment - The solid-state battery industry is experiencing rapid industrialization, with key players accelerating their production capabilities [3][20] - Recommended companies in this sector include: Xian Dao Intelligent, Lian Ying Laser, and Hangke Technology [3][20] Humanoid Robots - The report notes that the release and mass production of Tesla's Optimus V3 will be a significant event for the industry, with a focus on core suppliers with high production certainty [4][41] - Recommended companies include: Hengli Hydraulic, Sanhua Intelligent Control, and Top Group [4][41] Forklift Industry - The report indicates a decline in domestic forklift sales but anticipates a recovery in 2026 due to low base effects and improving overseas market conditions [5][19] - Recommended companies include: Hangcha Group, Anhui Heli, and Zhongli [5][19] High-end Manufacturing Export - The report highlights the shift from capacity export to technology export, with a focus on light module equipment and lithium battery equipment [2][18] - Recommended companies include: certain HJT equipment leaders and Aotewei [20][39] Data Center and Liquid Cooling - The report discusses the emergence of liquid cooling technology as essential for data centers, driven by increasing power density and cooling demands [45] - Recommended companies in this sector include: Yingwei Technology and others [34][45]